Tgnmonster Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Day 1 purchase for me. My family are still huge fans (we watch all the movies in-line at least twice a year). Quote
Shewie Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 This gonna sell like Doughnuts on the Fat Thursday. For this price tag you get fair amount of bricks and handful amount of iconic characters from the movie. I just don't know if the kids are still after HP... But I think it's not that overpriced knowing it's a licenced theme. Quote
Captain_chaos Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, TabbyBoy said: Looks VERY incomplete. It would be nice to have it enclosed on all sides and have it hinged. An overpriced £84.99 in the UK? It's not overpriced at all. 10 minifigures and a large set for this price is good. Price per part is irrelevant; these are large pieces. I bet it weighs more than 75054, which is about 1/3 technic pins. Quote
Dr.Dad Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 This gonna sell like Doughnuts on the Fat Thursday. For this price tag you get fair amount of bricks and handful amount of iconic characters from the movie. I just don't know if the kids are still after HP... But I think it's not that overpriced knowing it's a licenced theme.I missed the HP black hole that consumed the entire world by a few years, and never tried to catch up. However, I have discovered that I am a part of a very small minority. My kids and their their friends are hooked, and their friends’ parents couldn’t wait to start the books. Alas, I am hooked now, too! Can’t wait! Quote
buidee Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I'd buy it first day too. You guys all saw the pictures of my HP collection in my closet. I sold everyone of them.. A lot of them were parents buying for their kids who just started watching the movies. Plus as long as they have Harry Potter Lands at Universal Studios, people are still interested in the theme. Quote
BillyBricks Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Shewie said: I just don't know if the kids are still after HP... Even in the last few years with HP dying down, there are always at least 4 or 5 kids going through my classroom (6th grade) who at some point during the year are reading HP for the first time, and this is usually from my recommendation or from one of the 3 or 4 other kids who love the series, are shocked others haven't read it, and demand they read it RIGHT NOW. So, HP still seems to remain pretty relevant from my limited experience. 2 Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Considering the enormity of Hogwarts, I would wonder what other future set designs to be released that could also be connected to this starting point aside from the mentioned Whomping Willow. Only feature I find needlessly included is the rather small Basilisk. A creature of Leviathan proportions yet what is here being closer to a nigh matured hatchling of such a beast. Its inclusion as part of the build feels like somewhat of an afterthought. 2 hours ago, Fleck said: Are the 2 cone pieces on the top center roof and middle of the tower new ?? I believe so. You can see this part featured in some of the new Disney sets coming out this year. 2 hours ago, Fleck said: I am actually seeing many other pieces that look new to me. candles...triangle roof pieces. lantern ??? To add the sorting hat gets its own mold, a new rat piece I think (with different shaping and also printing) and the genie's lamp utensil now in white. 1 Quote
Vinetu Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Guys, where do you see the basilisk? ? Great set tbh, even though I was never into HP. I have my doubts about the performance of this line without new movies to support it, but initially at least, it should do ok with the nostalgia pull. Quote
Leviticus Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 The basilisk is in the first picture. Quote
Vinetu Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Leviticus said: The basilisk is in the first picture. OMG, that thing is supposed to be the basilisk?! Serious WTF ? Talk about demeaning an otherwise great set... 1 Quote
LegoMan1212 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 55 minutes ago, Vinetu said: OMG, that thing is supposed to be the basilisk?! Serious WTF Talk about demeaning an otherwise great set... First of all, I had to google Basilisk (I have not watched these movies). Then I had to go back and find where it was and thought it was the owl initially. Yikes, that thing when glances just looks like a burn pile. 1 1 Quote
HandyHand Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I read all the Harry Potter books for my (now nearly 12 years old) son when he was a bit younger and he loved it. Will read the complete series of books to my daughter when she's reached the right age for it as well. There's something magical about the Harry Potter books that transcends other book-series aimed at the same age-range, which keeps new children get into the HP stories and mythology. With that said, I foresee another homerun for LEGO regarding these HP LEGO set remakes. 1 Quote
Val-E Posted February 16, 2018 Author Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Haay said: I read all the Harry Potter books for my (now nearly 12 years old) son when he was a bit younger and he loved it. Will read the complete series of books to my daughter when she's reached the right age for it as well. There's something magical about the Harry Potter books that transcends other book-series aimed at the same age-range, which keeps new children get into the HP stories and mythology. With that said, I foresee another homerun for LEGO regarding these HP LEGO set remakes. Exactly. HP is an established saga as much as SW OT, GB or Indy like it or not. All these people who know the names of the characters, scenes and buildings would struggle to tell Emily Jones from her sister or name the Ninjago ninjas less still know the name of he villain in Nexo. Edited February 16, 2018 by Val-E Quote
richiej1979 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Theme may have died off a bit here in the U.K however I've been able to sell the HP Lego Board game used for over £35 so there are still collectors out there. Those who grew up with HP are now older, probably well off but by the time this set retires there's a chance they'd have lost interest so it's not for me. I'm not sure I'd invest heavily in it, despite it being a great looking set. Quote
Val-E Posted February 16, 2018 Author Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) From NY toy fair press release: Bringing the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films to life in LEGO form in the second half of 2018, the new Wizarding World inspired building sets recreate the action-packed storylines from the films and feature a cast of fan-favorite wizards, Muggles and magical creatures – from Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger to Newt Scamander and more. Fans will also be able to collect their favorite Wizarding World characters in new LEGO BrickHeadz building sets. More Brickheadz for Potheads. Edited February 16, 2018 by Val-E Quote
CLMF Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Still wondering how they're going to handle a Newt's suitcase set at $30. Quote
KShine Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, CLMF said: Still wondering how they're going to handle a Newt's suitcase set at $30. 1 Quote
jimmajenga Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 It's a really nice looking set. The Basilisk should have just been left out as it has no relevance here (it's only seen inside the Chamber of Secrets) and it looks horrible and since when is it black?? I gotta say though, I'm a little underwhelmed as far as the size goes. I was really hoping for a big master piece that is to a larger scale than previous sets, but this set is more of a nice improvement on old layouts. I don't know... it's really nice, especially with all the unique pieces... I like big display pieces and was just hoping for something bigger... perhaps there will be lots of sets that can add on to make up an incredible display of Hogwarts. Fingers crossed! Quote
jimmajenga Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 All the first and second wave sets of HP connected together to make Hogwarts. Hopefully it's like that but way nicer looking! Omg... the idea of that has me drooling and if that's the case than I'm VERY happy with this set and how it looks! Quote
crayxlp Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Bold-Arrow said: a big house. being in UK I would call it a "large barn".. Quote
crayxlp Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 6 hours ago, buidee said: I'd buy it first day too. You guys all saw the pictures of my HP collection in my closet. I sold everyone of them.. A lot of them were parents buying for their kids who just started watching the movies. Plus as long as they have Harry Potter Lands at Universal Studios, people are still interested in the theme. yeah, that makes sense.. but are the parents really that much interested in these sets given their EVALUATED (= appreciated) value.. ? or do they just think "this is crazy, I buy the kids some nexo and get done with that.. " Quote
Rodeogeorge Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 Despite the lack of sand green I’m in for one! Looks great. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Forum Quote
Stud-Flipper Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I feel like Hagrid's hair/beard is closer to black.Definitely a darker brown would have been more accurate. I dunno, it just looks like it has too much of a reddish tone, especially in the close up of him in front of the door. Edited February 17, 2018 by Stud-Flipper Quote
glucapg Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 I Hope no more Castle.... I have two 4842Sent from my SM-G955F using Brickpicker Forum mobile app Quote
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