Harry Potter 2018 - Rumors & Discussion

[Whovastron]

42 minutes ago, Falconfan1414 said:

I posted about that a little while ago. It goes like July 18th one is Bond, July 23rd is Voltron, and the August 15th one is the Harry Potter castle 

We should see it announced very soon then, probably towards the end of the month. Interesting how Voltron has been revealed before the DB5, when it releases after.

Edited July 1, 2018 by Whovastron

[cabooseforlife]

Target here in Colorado is stating their release date is July 8, so will have to wait another week to see if they have the Hogwarts Express, which was the only set I was unable to order from Lego's online store. May just head down the the Lego Store in Denver at some point to see if they have it there.

[RyanMe]

13 minutes ago, cabooseforlife said:

Target here in Colorado is stating their release date is July 8, so will have to wait another week to see if they have the Hogwarts Express, which was the only set I was unable to order from Lego's online store. May just head down the the Lego Store in Denver at some point to see if they have it there.

Couldn’t find them at any targets in Kansas. Funny they say July 8 when they are advertised in their weekly ad today

[jonwil]

Its possible the Hogwarts Express is a retailer exclusive for a different retailer and that's why Target doesn't have it.

 

[GoldenNinja3000]

24 minutes ago, jonwil said:

Its possible the Hogwarts Express is a retailer exclusive for a different retailer and that's why Target doesn't have it.

 

It’s listed on their website, though. 

[Spader]

Just got back from Target here in the suburbs of a mid-sized American city, and all the sets were gone. First time this target has ever sold out of legos since I've bought from them (roughly last 8 years). I managed to get an Aragog that had been returned to customer service, but I am just blown away by how fast these things have sold. 

[Balrogofmorgoth]

7 hours ago, Huigberts Builds said:

Is it very noticeable with the hat or is it reasonably covered? 

The mouth is visible on the back but that’s it

I love the new McGonnogall minifigure but after having it in person, it would be much better with the new dress piece instead of legs, as much as I love printed legs

Edited July 2, 2018 by Balrogofmorgoth

[Huigberts Builds]

49 minutes ago, Balrogofmorgoth said:

The mouth is visible on the back but that’s it

I love the new McGonnogall minifigure but after having it in person, it would be much better with the new dress piece instead of legs, as much as I love printed legs

Well that's something I can life with. I do think she deserved the attention Trelawney got, I hope she will get the same treatment in the future, but still, she's the best one we got yet.

[Brickity]

So I guess we can rely on a 2nd wave coming Because business is business, right?

[mangoshorts]

Do you guys know when these sets will be at Amazon US?

[jdubbs]

22 minutes ago, mangoshorts said:

Do you guys know when these sets will be at Amazon US?

1 month. Though resellers/marketplace sellers will most likely list them on Amazon before that at inflated prices. 

[Vindicare]

16 hours ago, RODDY said:

If anyone goes to a Lego store today in person, please report your findings it will be greatly appreciated. Oh believe me I'll be a regular at all the three targets near me if I don't find it at my local lego store. Hehe

Went to one, got there way too early. Once they were getting closer to open there was about a dozen people...all headed towards the full range of sets. Had plenty...5 on the shelves of each I think it was. After grabbing the 3 I wanted & browsing the store for a few minutes, the Great Hall & Express shelves were empty. 

13 hours ago, GoldenNinja3000 said:

What’s going on with the Hogwarts Express is really odd. Has anyone found it in a physical Lego store? Also, will I 100% get double VIP points even on backordered items?

Yep. I was a bit worried as I checked S@H last night after hearing of the quick back ordering & there was nothing but a blank white box under the Express. I was delighted to see it on the shelf though. 

10 hours ago, newwavejunkie said:

I’m happy to report a successful trip to my LEGO Store. I picked up the entire line including the Hogwarts Express and the BrickHeadz. They only had 3 each of the Hermione and Ron/Dumbledore BrickHeadz but I was lucky enough to snag one. The manager randomly asked if I cared about the condition of the box for the Hogwarts Express. When I said no, he offered me 100 extra VIP points to exchange my pristine box for a slightly dented one. I jumped on at that opportunity!

Man! What a nice treat that was. Jealous. 

[Roebuck]

Not very surprising, but nice to see the sets are selling like hot cakes I would say it is 95% sure we are getting a new wave next year
Most likely only sets from film 3 and 4 (but pretty sure we get a chamber of secrets set in a future wave)..

[Robert8]

With the attention to detail they put into the minfiigures and sets I can't believe they just gave Mcgonagall a totally uncovered alternate face. I mean It's right there in plain sight....

It looks like she is also possessed by Voldermort

[Vindicare]

Just got through building the Great Hall....wow. They really outdid themselves. The minifigures are all fantastic(despite the peekaboo of McGonagall). Quirrell is top notch, Voldemort side is lovely. The new & vastly improved Sorting Hat is awesome. 

The build is pretty nice as well, with a nice new assortment of pieces. I can’t wait to build the others. 

[Black Numenorean]

16 hours ago, The Dangerous HC said:

I am also British, also annoyed about them not coming in July over here, however what I do know, is that ranting about it on this forum isn’t going to change anything, so I reckon we get over it and just look forward to August 1st

today on amazon.uk you can buy the sets.

[The Dangerous HC]

Just now, Black Numenorean said:

today on amazon.uk you can buy the sets.

No you can’t, you can pre order them to be delivered on the 1st of August (no point because I’m going to London to get them) but you can’t buy them today

[spiderfan2000]

I just went to my local Target, and found absolutely nothing!   Not a single sign of any HP sets, not even empty spots on the shelves   Maybe I'll have better luck next time...

[Duffyoran]

2 minutes ago, spiderfan2000 said:

I just went to my local Target, and found absolutely nothing!   Not a single sign of any HP sets, not even empty spots on the shelves   Maybe I'll have better luck next time...

Did you not ask if they were out the back??

[spiderfan2000]

Just now, Duffyoran said:

Did you not ask if they were out the back??

I did ask, but the employee I approached claimed there was none available.  This wouldn't be the first time this particular Target suffered a delay in stocking new LEGO sets, though I was hoping there wouldn't be an issue this time.

[Black Numenorean]

11 hours ago, The Dangerous HC said:

No you can’t, you can pre order them to be delivered on the 1st of August (no point because I’m going to London to get them) but you can’t buy them today

Sorry.

So the uk is as the other europan countries?

I am jealous to see people building hp sets. In france, we must wait and pay a hight price

13 hours ago, Roebuck said:

Not very surprising, but nice to see the sets are selling like hot cakes I would say it is 95% sure we are getting a new wave next year
Most likely only sets from film 3 and 4 (but pretty sure we get a chamber of secrets set in a future wave)..

the design of the lego sets for 2019 is already finished. Sell or not sell, Lego has already prepared the sets.

Edited July 2, 2018 by Captain Nemo
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[BacktoBricks]

10 hours ago, Black Numenorean said:

Sorry.

So the uk is as the other europan countries?

I am jealous to see people building hp sets. In france, we must wait and pay a hight price

the design of the lego sets for 2019 is already finished. Sell or not sell, Lego has already prepared the sets.

At least us in the UK and other European countries now know that if we want to have these sets in the first few days of release then we will probably need to be quick off the mark and that it is not stupid of us to be on the Lego S@H site at midnight. ?

[BrickBob Studpants]

17 minutes ago, Black Numenorean said:

the design of the lego sets for 2019 is already finished. Sell or not sell, Lego has already prepared the sets.

Exactly. The design process takes roughly a year, so they can't decide whether to continue a theme just a couple of months in advance (which is why less popular lines may still get an additional wave past their peak)  I think it was a sneaky attempt to give us an incentive to buy the sets, as if that was necessary, we're all over them as we speak. Well, we would be if they were available outside the US  August cannot come soon enough...

[Agent Kallus]

19 minutes ago, Black Numenorean said:

Sorry.So the uk is as the other europan countries?

It seems that only the USA is getting anything before august 1st.  Apparently target (a usa retailer) made a deal to get the exclusive rights to sell the sets early.

[Duffyoran]

I wonder whether we will get another line @ the end of this year or anotherone next August

If & when we do get another wave I think Europe should get it a month early next time about

My expectations for the next wave are very high I do hope they base it on tge 3rd & 4th films because they are very botg very good the sets that should be included possibly are

Hagrids hut- Buckbeak, Hagrid, The Minster for magic, Hermione Harry & Ron

Clock tower - Madam Pomfrey, Dumbledore, Harry, Ron & Some students.

Knight bus

Yule Ball - Students & Teachers in ball gowns

Triwizard Tournament tasks - 4 competitors & People from stands & crowds

I really hope they do release somthing like this!?