Harry Potter 2018 - Rumors & Discussion

[OrangeChiliPeP]

Hogwarts™ Castle measures over 22” (58cm) high, 27” (69cm) wide and 16” (43cm) deep.

After the UCS falcon and the roller coaster I assume we are all looking for free space! 

[aukevin]

Just now, OrangeChiliPeP said:

Hogwarts™ Castle measures over 22” (58cm) high, 27” (69cm) wide and 16” (43cm) deep.

After the UCS falcon and the roller coaster I assume we are all looking for free space! 

I wish there was some way to have kept it to 12" deep, so it would fit on shelves better.

[joeee]

19 minutes ago, Markalus said:

I wouldn't get too excited for the 'value' at $400 USD. If you look at the scale in the pic with the founder minifigs its not actually that big. There are a ton of 1x1's in this build.

Isn't it crazy that its big size is only an illusion? I am having trouble imagining the size right in front of me. ( It helped with the dimensions from OrangeChiliPeP )

[Black Numenorean]

I am not totally fan of this set.

But i probably buy it.

But i don't know where find the place for it...

[Balrogofmorgoth]

I love the set but I’m bummed that a third of the castle is missing

[ETELENZOS92]

44 minutes ago, GoldenNinja3000 said:

It’s a little weird that we get Hagrid’s hut but no Hagrid. Also, the US price is apparently $400 which is great for a set of this size!

And we get Philosopher's Stone chambers and there are not Quirrell!

 

[Whovastron]

That set looks amazing! I am actually happy it wasn’t system scale. Even though it doesn’t include the whole castle (no astronomy tower kinda sucks) what we get is amazing. So much detail!!!

Is this the 2nd biggest set ever then? After the falcon? The misses will be super happy when she sees this

[cocabottle]

I need those minifigures! Any predictions of the value of those four in the aftermarket?

Edited July 25, 2018 by cocabottle

[Whovastron]

48 minutes ago, Markalus said:

I wouldn't get too excited for the 'value' at $400 USD. If you look at the scale in the pic with the founder minifigs its not actually that big. There are a ton of 1x1's in this build.

Well it’s 22” high, that pretty big. And I don’t get where all these “1x1” pieces complaints are coming from. There are loads of large pieces used for the towers and roofs. And a ton of BURPs used on the base, which are more expensive. This is amazing value for money. The HP is amazingly priced considering it’s a big licenced  themed

Just now, cocabottle said:

I need those minifigures! Any predictions of the value of those four in the aftermarket?

Straight away probably upwards of £/$/€25

 

[Balrogofmorgoth]

Despite missing part of the castle, this is is absolutely amazing. I love everything about it, the detail is phenomenal. I am going to have to improvise the rest of the castle though. That’s fine though because it’ll give me a project to work on plus the cheaper price means I’ll most likely be able to get Cloud City as well!

Edited July 25, 2018 by Balrogofmorgoth

[GoldenNinja3000]

If anyone needs size estimates, the Great Hall is about 15” tall and connected to the Whomping Willow set the whole castle is about 24” long (although there are weird angles at play with the connection). 

[ETELENZOS92]

From the Lego Shop web;

• Hogwarts™ Castle features the Great Hall with buildable ‘stained glass windows’, house banners, benches, tables, flaming torches and moving staircases; potions classroom with racks of jar elements; Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom with assorted potion jars, gramophone and a closet containing a boggart; Chessboard Chamber with chess piece elements; Room of Requirement with assorted elements, including the Goblet of Fire and the vanishing cabinet; Chamber of Secrets™ with the Basilisk and Tom Riddle’s Diary; hidden Devils Snare room with vine elements; Gryffindor™ common room with fireplace and seating; Professor Dolores Umbridge’s office with desk, chair and pink furnishings; library with bookcase and desks; and Professor Dumbledore’s office with the Griffin statue entrance and Memory cabinet.

Where is this??

[GoldenNinja3000]

15 minutes ago, ETELENZOS92 said:

From the Lego Shop web;

Where is this??

At the base of the big tower, there’s the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. However, the Chamber itself is underneath the Great Hall. Maybe it’s behind the entrance? They also mentioned a statue of the “Architect of Hogwarts”, but I can’t see it anywhere. 

Edited July 25, 2018 by GoldenNinja3000

[Huigberts Builds]

Is it just me or do I see that "the chamber of secrets has been opened" message on the wall? Also I love the prefect's bathroom and moaning myrtle's bathroom

Btw I wished that the old Lego Harry Potter boardgame included a microscale hagrid, he would've been perfect for the castle. Also who is that boggart from the description? Just a regular dementor?

1 minute ago, GoldenNinja3000 said:

At the base of the big tower, there’s the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. However, the Chamber itself is underneath the Great Hall. Maybe it’s behind the entrance? They also mentioned a statue of the “Architect of Hogwarts”, but I can’t see it anywhere. 

I assume it's in between the library and gryffindor common room

[StoneWarsDE]

Just now, Huigberts Builds said:

Is it just me or do I see that "the chamber of secrets has been opened" message on the wall?

No, it's not just you, it's there. It's the full quote “The Chamber Of Secrets had been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware.”

[ETELENZOS92]

5 minutes ago, GoldenNinja3000 said:

They also mentioned a statue of the “Architect of Hogwarts”, but I can’t see it anywhere. 

I think the Architect will be in the Entrace Hall, in this set is part of the Great Hall but from the angle of view we can't see it because it will be next to the Great Hall door to the courtyard.

[GoldenNinja3000]

Just now, ETELENZOS92 said:

I think the Architect will be in the Entrace Hall, in this set is part of the Great Hall but from the angle of view we can't see it because it will be next to the Great Hall door to the courtyard.

Thanks, it probably is there. I just noticed the Chamber of Secrets message as well, that’s a great touch. 

 

3 minutes ago, Huigberts Builds said:

Is it just me or do I see that "the chamber of secrets has been opened" message on the wall? Also I love the prefect's bathroom and moaning myrtle's bathroom

Btw I wished that the old Lego Harry Potter boardgame included a microscale hagrid, he would've been perfect for the castle. Also who is that boggart from the description? Just a regular dementor?

I assume it's in between the library and gryffindor common room

Where, though? Underneath the library and common room is the Room of Requirement, and it’s a long way away from the other Sorcerer’s Stone challenges. 

[Kim-Kwang-Seok]

- Dark tan for the large rock pieces is a horrible choice, way too little contrast with the castle. Would need at least 5 in dark grey too compensate.
- Very much dislike that at least half of what should be there is missing - including clocktower, wodden bridge, astronomy tower, Quidditch section..

but the compromise is very understandable, size & quality of what we get is very very good. Better than any Moc actually. If the castle would be completed, you could probably add another $200 and remove some play features. 400 is already my limit

Therefore, my thanks to the team of Lego for making this dream come true

[LordVoldemort]

I can’t believe people are complaining- it’s amazing- the playability is great because the castle in comparison to the micro figs feels actual size- the great hall feels massive! We’re getting so many characters from each house, and the castle is huge and stunning!

my theory was correct about the multiple interiors and I’m so happy they decided to do them- will definitely be buying this! Only complaint is- I’d rather have 4 common rooms than the sorcerers stone rooms. 

 

will also most likely be selling the four founders on eBay for those interested haha

[Roebuck]

First of all it looks fabulous as a display piece

Pros:

• looks amazing
• price
• Nagini is a perfect scale for the basilisk (looking at you small worm in GH)

Cons:

• the nanofigs do not do it for me
• stickers orama

Notting is a day 1 purchase for me, not this either.. I will wait for reviews and a even better deal, but will not be surprised if I end up buying it someday

For people just buying the minifigs, be prepared to pay a fortune (unless you are in luck and can buy them from B&P)

[LordVoldemort]

This photo below- shows the castle in front of the movie set castle- and it looks as though they left a solid section of the castle out to add on later if this sells well! We could be getting an extension in the future-

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlqIke4hjQb/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1vrhevphlp0tu

[GoldenNinja3000]

I don’t know if an extension is possible. They basically cut out the middle third of the castle and it doesn’t look like the sections separate easily. 

[Ferder]

Doesn't look like they cut out the middle.  The viaduct entrance with the four spires on the right side is all there. What's missing is everything to the right of that-- the "Cathedral" section with the big middle tower and the two bell towers on the very right. 

[x105Black]

6 hours ago, KevinMD said:

Bummed it leaked early 

Why?

Anyways, it looks good for what it is.  Shame they went microscale on it, but I guess it makes sense.  It would look so good to have the same build in minifigure scale.

The founders are cool, but not so nice that I need to spend a chunk of cash on them.

All in all, it's a glorified parts pack to me.

[RODDY]

Looks really nice, happy for everyone getting. I hope we get that second half in system scale eventually. Those minifigs are what I want especially Gryffindor. Might buy them seperate. Though nice it's not even close to most desired set. I'm probably going to get Cloud City or Ninjago Docks since I already have a nice dose of Harry Potter.