Harry Potter 2018 - Rumors & Discussion

[Legocollinfreak]

If these are the regular sets it makes me super excited to see the D2C. I wonder if they will announce the missing set, minifigures, fantastic beasts set, and D2C next

[GoldenNinja3000]

31 minutes ago, just_one said:

but its a lot easier and possible to buy sets during a large space of time than give 400/500€ at once...

 

 

Why can’t you just save that much over time? I’m not rich by any means and already have $220 saved up because I’ve been steadily saving since February. I just have to sacrifice other sets and make sure not to spend too much. They’re going to release an enormous D2C castle for those who can afford it and for those who can’t they’re making sections of the castle in smaller sets. The castle section in the Willow set has more pin holes on the end so something will clearly connect there, too. 

The front of the Willow set looks very good but I might try buying a second tree on BrickLink to expand it. I’m super happy with this line and I’m very excited to get these sets!

[AnnaBuildsLego]

HOT DAMN. These sets are beautiful! I wish the Whomping Willow itself was a bit larger, and that the back of the castle was covered more, but overall there isn't much to complain about. Fantastic stuff. LEGO is out to bankrupt us all.

[Whovastron]

For those who will want to mod the tree, I definitely think that just duplicating the part of the build for the branches and adding a second layer of them on top will add a good density to the tree. 

[deskp]

I think i'll swap out Lupins hair with this one. It does have the raggedy bangs but the peaks work out, and there was several instances of his hair swept back (in later movies). Mr incredible hair would be better but it does not come in a matching color.

[joeee]

I think the Gryffindor stand will be able to swing forward in the front for the players to fly in. I'm guessing the back will be open.

 

[Marvelous Spidey]

2 minutes ago, joeee said:

I think the Gryffindor stand will be able to swing forward in the front for the players to fly in. I'm guessing the back will be open.

 

*clip image*

I was just about to point that out. The entire front of the Gryffindor stand is different than the other three. Maybe it's so Hermione can "set fire" to Snape's cloak? I don't believe that was the Gryffindor stand but I could be wrong.

[Agent Kallus]

I love all of these, usually my Lego budget is spread across many themes, but I think with what we've seen and heard that HP will take the lion's share.

@Joee I think you're righ about that, @Marvelous Spidey that was the slytherin tower , but I think that is also a feature looking at the orange bit on the tower.

Edited May 16, 2018 by Agent Kallus

[deskp]

here is the press release with the descriptions:

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2018/05/16/the-magical-world-of-lego-harry-potter-is-back-with-a-fascinating-lineup-of-sets-news/

[Kez]

Descriptions:
https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-wizarding-world-harry-potter-product-details/
 

Spoiler

Hogwarts Express (75955) – 801 pieces – $79.99

All aboard the LEGO® Harry Potter 75955 Hogwarts Express! Vanish through the brick wall on Platform 9 3⁄4 at King’s Cross station and join Harry, Ron and Hermione on their journey to Hogwarts. Find your seats in the carriage and get a chocolate frog from the Trolley Witch, but watch out for the Dementor! Luckily, Remus Lupin is at hand to cast a powerful spell and shield Harry from the terrifying creature, so you can get back on track for more magical Harry Potter adventures.

• Includes 5 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Remus Lupin and the Trolley Witch, plus Dementor and Scabbers figures.
• Features the iconic King’s Cross Platform 93⁄4 and Hogwarts Express train.
• Platform features a railway bridge with a clock, steps that lead to a moving brick wall entrance, newspaper stand with 2 Daily Prophet newspapers, and a ‘Wanted’ poster.
• Hogwarts Express train includes a carriage with 4 seats, removable side panel and roof, plus the Trolley Witch with sweets trolley.

Quidditch Match (75956) – 500 pieces – $39.99

Jump on your broom and enter the LEGO® Harry Potter 75956 Quidditch Match! Join Harry, Hermione and Professor Snape for some magical mischief, and experience the thrill as you fly through the Gryffindor house tower hatch and onto the pitch. Score a point by throwing the Quaffle past the keeper and through the ring! Fire the Bludger to knock your opponents off their brooms and catch the Golden Snitch to win the match! Whether you’re a Keeper, Seeker, Chaser or Beater, there’s always plenty of fast-action fun at the Quidditch Match!

• Includes 6 minifigures: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, Oliver Wood, Lucian Bole and Marcus Flint.
• Features Gryffindor house tower with an opening hatch, Slytherin house tower with a pop-up fire spell function, Ravenclaw house tower with a removable megaphone element, Hufflepuff house tower with scoreboard, and a base with 3 goalposts and rings, moving Keeper function and Bludger stud shooter.

Hogwarts Whomping Willow (75953) – 753 pieces – $69.99

Travel to Hogwarts castle with Harry and Ron in the flying Ford Anglia but watch out for the LEGO® Harry Potter 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow! Too late—the flying Ford Anglia has crashed and is caught in the branches. Make your escape and sneak into Hogwarts before caretaker Argus Filch and Professor Snape spot you. Run to the dormitory, jump into bed and get ready for your first day back of learning spells, mixing potions and lots more fun Harry Potter adventures.

• Includes 6 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Seamus Finnigan, Argus Filch and Severus Snape, plus a Hedwig owl figure.
• Features the buildable Whomping Willow tree, Flying Ford Anglia car and Hogwarts castle section.
• Whomping Willow features spinning branches and the Shrieking Shack tunnel entrance.
• Flying Ford Anglia features 2 opening doors and an opening trunk with suitcases.
• 3-level Hogwarts castle section features a gate, parapet walk, 3 turrets, dormitory with 2
beds, potions classroom with worktable and Severus Snape’s office.

 

Edited May 16, 2018 by Kez

[Agent Kallus]

15 minutes ago, Kez said:

Hogwarts Express (75955) – 801 pieces – $79.99

All aboard the LEGO® Harry Potter 75955 Hogwarts Express! Vanish through the brick wall on Platform 9 3⁄4 at King’s Cross station and join Harry, Ron and Hermione on their journey to Hogwarts. Find your seats in the carriage and get a chocolate frog from the Trolley Witch, but watch out for the Dementor! Luckily, Remus Lupin is at hand to cast a powerful spell and shield Harry from the terrifying creature, so you can get back on track for more magical Harry Potter adventures.

• Includes 5 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Remus Lupin and the Trolley Witch, plus Dementor and Scabbers figures.
• Features the iconic King’s Cross Platform 93⁄4 and Hogwarts Express train.
• Platform features a railway bridge with a clock, steps that lead to a moving brick wall entrance, newspaper stand with 2 Daily Prophet newspapers, and a ‘Wanted’ poster.
• Hogwarts Express train includes a carriage with 4 seats, removable side panel and roof, plus the Trolley Witch with sweets trolley.

 

Ah yes the iconic platform ninety three quarters 

thanks for bringing this here.Shame it only  had the usd prices, but they seem reasonable to me.

Edited May 16, 2018 by Agent Kallus

[KevinMD]

Is the openable box on the huffle tower for the snitch?

and what is the red at the end of the broom?

eh, looks like a stud shooter there to shoot the quidditch ball at the goals. 

Edited May 16, 2018 by KevinMD

[MAB]

26 minutes ago, joeee said:

I think the Gryffindor stand will be able to swing forward in the front for the players to fly in. I'm guessing the back will be open.

 

 

 

I had already mentioned that on the last page as a play feature.

[Borex]

I also hope that those golden rings will be obtainable quite easy. Sonic is looking for them!

[harleydavid98]

Lupin is my favourite character, but that hair makes him look like such a dork ?

[Whovastron]

Those prices are unbelievable! I really hope the UK prices are not higher *ahem*jurassicworld*ahem* $40 for 500 pieces is fantastic value for a licenced theme!!

[Catanas]

10 minutes ago, Agent Kallus said:

thanks for bringing this here ,I'm guessing it only had the usd prices, which seem reasonable to me.

Earlier in the year the UK ones were

75950 - £12.99

75951 - £19.99
75952 - £44.99
75953 - £59.99
75954 - £89.99
75956 - £34.99
 

[harleydavid98]

1 minute ago, Catanas said:

Earlier in the year the UK ones were

75950 - £12.99

75951 - £19.99
75952 - £44.99
75953 - £59.99
75954 - £89.99
75956 - £34.99
 

But the most important one isn’t there 75955

[Hoth Rebel]

If you add 10 euro/pounds on the USA prices, you'll probably get an idea of our prices. That would still be an okay deal, but we'll see in time. 

 

[x105Black]

3 hours ago, Whovastron said:

Hardly something to complain about when most of the figures are insanely accurate with full prints, and tons of new moulds. Big deal 2 characters don’t have leg printing, try being a fan of the Superheroes line...

Always something to complain about.  Worse conditions in other themes do not excuse anything, they just point out that this is a trend across all themes.

2 hours ago, MAB said:

So you'd prefer either more obscure characters in the sets (bad for sales) or doubles of the common characters (in sets and CMFs)?

Just higher quality characters in sets would be nice.

7 minutes ago, MAB said:

I had already mentioned that on the last page as a play feature.

Gratz.

Overall, the sets look nice.  I like the big castle extension in the tree set.  I like the snitch.  I like the gold rings.  Looking forward to seeing more, and seeing the Hogwarts D2C obviously.

Edited May 16, 2018 by x105Black

[Catanas]

2 minutes ago, harleydavid98 said:

But the most important one isn’t there 75955

I'm sure you can work it out based on the other price differences. 

[ArrowBricks]

Oh my gosh we get a chocolate frog!! 

Hopefully the Knightbus is in the next wave. 

Seem as if the technic holes in the Quidditch set is simply to attach it to the main part where the hoops are. 

I’m guessing the Aragog set doesn’t no exist right? 

 

What clearly stands out for me is the ‘playset’ feel of these sets... this isn’t something previous Harry Potter sets have been lacking. It really bodes well for future buildings e.g Hogsmead, Room of requirement etc etc. 

 

 

 

Edited May 16, 2018 by ArrowBricks

[Falconfan1414]

Why does everyone think the aragog Set doesn’t exist 

[Whovastron]

Just now, Falconfan1414 said:

Why does everyone think the aragog Set doesn’t exist 

I guess because it hasn’t been revealed and the Minifigure from that scene have been shoehorned into the Hogwarts Express Set.

i still hold out hope though, I really want Aragog!

[harleydavid98]

2 minutes ago, Catanas said:

I'm sure you can work it out based on the other price differences. 

They all seem to differ, I mean some it’s 10 difference $69.99 to £59.99, others it’s 5 difference $39.99 to £34.99 so that logic doesn’t really work