Wizarding World 2024 - Rumors & Discussion

[joeee]

19 hours ago, (1)Stein said:

If 76426 Boathouse and 76435 The Great Hall, is the start to the most detailed Hogwarts Castle system yet, I do hope that they somehow also do the grounds, and not just the front castle! If we go from the picture on the box about the extension, the next release will be massive and probable cost +€300 with the third part costing another €200!? 

 

As a huge fan of POA and the original clock tower set from 2004, I am disappointed there will be no new "detailed" clock tower to be included in this system. I am craving how TLG would approach modern double doors and swinging pendulum.

[Gorilla94]

1 hour ago, joeee said:

As a huge fan of POA and the original clock tower set from 2004, I am disappointed there will be no new "detailed" clock tower to be included in this system. I am craving how TLG would approach modern double doors and swinging pendulum.

Sounds like good Moc potential :)

[Accio Lego]

3 hours ago, joeee said:

As a huge fan of POA and the original clock tower set from 2004, I am disappointed there will be no new "detailed" clock tower to be included in this system. I am craving how TLG would approach modern double doors and swinging pendulum.

We don’t necessarily know that for sure. Yes, there’s a dotted outline showing this year's sets as part of a bigger display, but more than likely that’s a placeholder of sorts and only gives a vague idea of what the future castle sets might cover. The Clocktower is a visually pleasing set that plays a significant role in the third movie and has been done in both previous post-revival systems – there’s no no reason to assume it won’t be made in this new system eventually at this time. 

[Salix]

On 6/15/2024 at 5:12 PM, BrickBob Studpants said:

 this HBO Max (sorry, MAX) show

Fun fact, because we already have a broadcaster in the Netherlands called Max, HBO Max is still HBO Max for the entire Benelux. Same reason why we can't have Wendy's in the Netherlands, because there's a chain of two restaurants that already use that name. :P

[JS038]

7 hours ago, Accio Lego said:

We don’t necessarily know that for sure. Yes, there’s a dotted outline showing this year's sets as part of a bigger display, but more than likely that’s a placeholder of sorts and only gives a vague idea of what the future castle sets might cover. The Clocktower is a visually pleasing set that plays a significant role in the third movie and has been done in both previous post-revival systems – there’s no no reason to assume it won’t be made in this new system eventually at this time. 

I’m going to back this up too. I keep seeing comments where people suggest this new system is going to stop at the general outline of the 2018 micro-scale version. I see what people are getting at with the picture on the box. I just think the “3 year launch window” for every castle set isn’t a given. They might have set themselves up now to actually keep this version of the castle going longer since they have a plan in place now, and the theme has proven to be a big hit the last 5 years. It was still getting its footing again in 2018-2020, and the 21-23 version was a 20 year celebration, which they limited themselves a bit with the modular style.

I think the Owlery alone is an indication they’ll do other areas. I think the clock tower and astronomy tower will be later on down the line. Take a look at the Hogwarts castle and grounds set, it’s quite possible they might even use that model as inspiration for the layout of this new minifigure scale system.

[(1)Stein]

23 minutes ago, JS038 said:

I’m going to back this up too. I keep seeing comments where people suggest this new system is going to stop at the general outline of the 2018 micro-scale version. I see what people are getting at with the picture on the box. I just think the “3 year launch window” for every castle set isn’t a given. They might have set themselves up now to actually keep this version of the castle going longer since they have a plan in place now, and the theme has proven to be a big hit the last 5 years. It was still getting its footing again in 2018-2020, and the 21-23 version was a 20 year celebration, which they limited themselves a bit with the modular style.

I think the Owlery alone is an indication they’ll do other areas. I think the clock tower and astronomy tower will be later on down the line. Take a look at the Hogwarts castle and grounds set, it’s quite possible they might even use that model as inspiration for the layout of this new minifigure scale system.

Agree! If you go by the instructions to 76435 page 118 &119, you can see that the next two + expansions are going to be massive in comparison to 76435 Great Hall alone. How long it will take them to get there is in the open but it's sure ambitious in the least! 

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Edited June 17 by (1)Stein

[Virginia_Bricks]

44 minutes ago, JS038 said:

I’m going to back this up too. I keep seeing comments where people suggest this new system is going to stop at the general outline of the 2018 micro-scale version. I see what people are getting at with the picture on the box. I just think the “3 year launch window” for every castle set isn’t a given. They might have set themselves up now to actually keep this version of the castle going longer since they have a plan in place now, and the theme has proven to be a big hit the last 5 years. It was still getting its footing again in 2018-2020, and the 21-23 version was a 20 year celebration, which they limited themselves a bit with the modular style.

I think the Owlery alone is an indication they’ll do other areas. I think the clock tower and astronomy tower will be later on down the line. Take a look at the Hogwarts castle and grounds set, it’s quite possible they might even use that model as inspiration for the layout of this new minifigure scale system.

The issue with expanding beyond the picture is the dungeons. Lego might have shot themselves in the foot with including dungeons actually below ground because now every other set needs them as well so that the entire system is on the same level. Clearly exterior is a priority in this system so I don't expect that approach to change. What that means is a decent amount of the budget for sets going forward will be spent on things like the bathroom and Hufflepuff common room and not expanding the castle outward.

What I am more interested in is the Hogwarts related sets that aren't part of the system. This could be a way to get our first Greenhouse set or eventually a new Quidditch pitch set which could be easily combined with the system.

[Black Falcon]

9 minutes ago, Virginia_Bricks said:

The issue with expanding beyond the picture is the dungeons. Lego might have shot themselves in the foot with including dungeons actually below ground because now every other set needs them as well so that the entire system is on the same level. Clearly exterior is a priority in this system so I don't expect that approach to change. What that means is a decent amount of the budget for sets going forward will be spent on things like the bathroom and Hufflepuff common room and not expanding the castle outward.

There is still enough to display in the underground though. The chamber of secrets, or trials from the first book. Can´t really see them doing the most detailed hogwarts with some of the most famous locations. They wouldn´t necessarily be located on the right place but that is something I can live with. 

9 minutes ago, Virginia_Bricks said:

What I am more interested in is the Hogwarts related sets that aren't part of the system. This could be a way to get our first Greenhouse set or eventually a new Quidditch pitch set which could be easily combined with the system.

I would heavily expect the greenhouses this time - well actually they were in my guess for the summer wave since they made other sets early this year that were not included in the last wave and would also sell to people that don´t plan on starting another wave and woud just add them to their Hogwarts. Though I would think they will be part of the system and conect to the castle. That would also mean that they do need a undergroung section and would maybe be included in a part of the castle itself.

[Virginia_Bricks]

1 hour ago, Black Falcon said:

There is still enough to display in the underground though. The chamber of secrets, or trials from the first book. Can´t really see them doing the most detailed hogwarts with some of the most famous locations. They wouldn´t necessarily be located on the right place but that is something I can live with. 

I agree, there is plenty of underground scenes left to include. Just noting that they take up budget in the sets making it harder to do affordable small sets above ground. Unless they separate them but it seems Lego is avoiding making sets in this system that can't stand alone, but I am sure the designers will get creative and find a solution.

[(1)Stein]

28 minutes ago, Virginia_Bricks said:

I agree, there is plenty of underground scenes left to include. Just noting that they take up budget in the sets making it harder to do affordable small sets above ground. Unless they separate them but it seems Lego is avoiding making sets in this system that can't stand alone, but I am sure the designers will get creative and find a solution.

Thats not really true! Lego 76430 Hogwarts Castle Owlery, 76428 Hagrid’s Hut,76424 Flying Ford Anglia and 76440 Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival are all standalone sets, Then there are 

the new Diagonally system sets with 76422 Weasley's Wizard Wheezes and 76439 Olivanders & Madam Malkin's Robes, which I'm surre Lego will expand on with lots off future sets!

With small scenes thrown in-between, probably all leading up to the new movie next year and after the new Netflix series...

Edited June 17 by (1)Stein

[BrickBob Studpants]

Just now, (1)Stein said:

With small scenes thrown in-between, probably all leading up to the new movie next year and after the new Netflix series...

There's no movie next year and the show will air on HBO Max (sorry, MAX ), not on Netflix

[Virginia_Bricks]

2 minutes ago, (1)Stein said:

Thats not really true! Lego 76430 Hogwarts Castle Owlery, 76428 Hagrid’s Hut,76424 Flying Ford Anglia and 76440 Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival are all standalone sets, Then there are 

the new Diagonally system sets with 76422 Weasley's Wizard Wheezes and 76439 Olivanders & Madam Malkin's Robes, which I'm surre Lego will expand on with lots off future sets!

With small scenes thrown in-between, probably all leading up to the new movie next year and after the new Netflix series...

Affordable sets in the modular castle system.

Besides the Owlery, those other sets are not in the castle system. The castle system prices are 38, 40, 45, and 200 USD. 

Edited June 17 by Virginia_Bricks

[(1)Stein]

4 minutes ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

There's no movie next year and the show will air on HBO Max (sorry, MAX ), not on Netflix

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be released in 2025, Staring Daniel Radcliffe there is already a trailer available and wasn't sure about the new series wether HBO or Netflix.

[BrickBob Studpants]

10 minutes ago, (1)Stein said:

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be released in 2025, Staring Daniel Radcliffe there is already a trailer available […]

There‘s a ton of fake trailers on YT  CC is not getting a movie adaptation anytime soon and if it did, they‘d announce it at least 2 years in advance. 

[(1)Stein]

18 minutes ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

There‘s a ton of fake trailers on YT  CC is not getting a movie adaptation anytime soon and if it did, they‘d announce it at least 2 years in advance. 

Well seems your wrong! Wikipedia...

[BrickBob Studpants]

2 minutes ago, (1)Stein said:

Well seems your wrong! Wikipedia...

You do know that people can edit articles on there, right? There's a reason Wikipedia cannot be cited as a source  Also, "sometime in October 3 2025" just kills me. So, they don't know the specific time on the third of October yet?  And it's not even an article in "proper" English.

Seriously though, this is very obviously fake.

[Murdoch17]

15 minutes ago, (1)Stein said:

Well seems your wrong! Wikipedia...

Don't believe everything you read / see on the internet. Radcliffe and his co-stars from HP have said tons of times that they won't be working with Rowling anymore, for reasons we aren't going to discuss here.

Edited June 17 by Murdoch17

[Shiva]

1 hour ago, (1)Stein said:

Well seems your wrong! Wikipedia...

Well, all those that edited that specific wikipedia page, have clearly not read and understood the cited New York Times article.

Quote of the specific part.

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Chris Columbus, who directed the first two “Harry Potter” movies, recently said that he hopes to direct you in a film adaptation of the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Having just revisited that world for an HBO Max reunion special, where do you stand on returning for a full film?

RADCLIFFE This isn’t the answer that anybody’s going to want, but I think I was so able to go back and enjoy it because it’s not a part of my day-to-day life anymore. I’m getting to a point where I feel like I made it out of “Potter” OK and I’m really happy with where I am now, and to go back would be such a massive change to my life. I’m never going to say never, but the “Star Wars” guys had like 30, 40 years before they went back. For me, it’s only been 10. It’s not something I’m really interested in doing right now.

Who knows, maybe in 5-15 years, one might, maybe, be made. And that wikipedia articles release date? At first versions, it was 2022, then 2023 and now 2025.

And Youtube? There are more than few, Fan made film trailers. Or, Teaser Trailers, as some are named.

 

Castle potions class 76431, that one looks quite interesting, but I'll pass it.

Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival 76440. the carriage+pegasus and the minifgs, would have been very interesting to get.

[Lion King]

The Cursed Child? Yeh right….

[brickbride]

On 6/16/2024 at 1:18 AM, Accio Lego said:

(or just dubious production choices - Drumstrang and Beauxbatons are both coed in the books, and it continues to irk me that the movies low-key imply that the only way there’d be a female champion is if she came from an all girls school - Fleur canonically beat out multiple male classmates to become champion).

 

On 6/16/2024 at 12:17 PM, Black Falcon said:

However there are so many strong women in the films like McGonagall, Hermione - who surely could become a champion aswell - that your take on this seems kinda strange to me.

Really? I don't care much for the HP movies in general, but yeah, that implication about Fleur seems truly unfortunate to me, too. And there aren't many strong women in JK's world either, compared to the number of men. There's a reason why Hermione and especially Luna appear in so many sets, even though Luna at least isn't an important character. Or why Harry's main love interest in the books is a girl who he has barely any interaction with! Throughout the books Harry's female classmates are portrayed much more unfavourably than his male classmates (such as Lavender and Parvati, the vain and giggling Trelawney fangirls, vs. "regular blokes" Dean and Seamus). This might tie into some of JK's other unfortunate attitudes such as love potions being no big deal, marriage right out of high school being the ideal you should aspire to, or Lily's marriage to a bully who tormented her supposed best friend for almost a decade being the height of romance.

As for the HBO series: For better or worse I'd expect the characters to look vastly different from their movie counterparts. In some cases this might restore faithfulness to their book counterparts (such as Snape, Sirius, and Lupin all being in their early thirties), in others it might be done to increase diversity. I could also see the few canonical students of colour getting bigger, expanded roles. At that point, the difference between show and movie sets would presumably be noticeable.

Personally, I wouldn't care. I like looking at my Snape minifigures because I like the book version of Snape, even though he doesn't have either a glow-in-the-dark head or a purple shirt. I don't think many kids would care either, for the same reason - they like a character and want to be able to play them, that's all. But given how many people are hung up on small details such as a minifigure finally getting a new torso print, a "better" faceprint, or printed legs, I'd expect the majority of adult fans to disagree.

Edited June 18 by brickbride

[krimimimi]

7 hours ago, brickbride said:

I like looking at my Snape minifigures because I like the book version of Snape, even though he doesn't have either a glow-in-the-dark head or a purple shirt. I don't think many kids would care either, for the same reason - they like a character and want to be able to play them, that's all. But given how many people are hung up on small details such as a minifigure finally getting a new torso print, a "better" faceprint, or printed legs, I'd expect the majority of adult fans to disagree.

Interesting point. I go back and forth on wanting better prints, like I don't feel the Snape minifig's face captures most of the sardonic Snape at the front of the classroom, but then again, you want the dramatic moments, so that only bugs me a little, and on the opposite side, the arm printing in general is very welcome... But I also know when I was building the Ford, I didn't feel I needed those new prints of Harry's and Ron's outfits. Admittedly, it probably didn't help that Ron's didn't even feel like an improvement, and Harry's actually seemed a step backwards. (I miss the pockets.) I would have much rather had the budget spent getting us new ghosts or Ginny's abominable Yule Ball dress, stuff that's difficult to MOC. Obviously they do things like adding new prints to generate sales, we needed the boys in the set, and it's more complicated than just giving us more characters in more scenes. I want HP lego to succeed and keep going for ages, but if external / sales pressures weren't a thing, I'd have (theoretically unnecessary) minifigs like Lavender dancing with Seamus at the Ball. 

Edited June 18 by krimimimi

[doclord]

So if we got Fang, Vector, Crouch Sr and the Fat Friar this year finally, will we get the Bloody Baron next year? Any other (movie) characters on that level we are missing? 

[Jaromir]

Do those two build the most detailed Hogwarts castle outlines look much different from each other, or I am wrong?

[Ferder]

1 hour ago, Jaromir said:

Do those two build the most detailed Hogwarts castle outlines look much different from each other, or I am wrong?

The smaller image was just smooshed to fit in the box art. The larger image in the instruction manual had two pages to show a less compressed layout. They both show the outlines of the same structures (Great Hall, Grand Tower,  Quad Wall with Lookout Tower, Viaduct with Entrance, and Owlery). 
 

[(1)Stein]

Here is a picture from the instruction manual from 76426 which doesn't have the outline around 76435 where the complete front castle section can be viewed a little more clearly!

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