thenudeorganist

Hi folks! Haven’t posted here before (if I recall correctly, that is) and wanted to ask whether we have confirmed a minifigure lineup for the upcoming Avengers Tower?

Yes, it looks like a new face print! I actually have the Umbridge microfigure in my WWW but the new build with the head is certainly more comical. As a DA owner it is a bit of a bummer to see some aspects of WWW improved (the statue's head and hands, puking pastilles-statue, and other sticker details) as I'm certainly not going to buy the new set. Perhaps I'll bricklink the aforementioned parts to improve my WWW.

As someone who's starting their minor studies in German, I'm rather grateful for this discussion :D On another note, I'm getting a bit anxious about Gringott's because I'm split whether or not I want it to be compatible with DA. On the one hand, I've been waiting for the centre piece of DA, but on the other, I really don't want to spend that much on it. Nor do I want/need the underground section. Part of me wishes it isn't compatible with DA and therefore an easy pass... The rest of the wave sounds like an easy skip for me, as I don't collect Hogwarts stuff or buildable creatures. The minifigures could be interesting, though. Part of me is a bit annoyed (as selfish as it is) that they are making a new WWW as it probably has repeats or even better versions of the twins. At least cloaked Lockhart, Fortesque, and the photographer should stay exclusive to that set.

An interesting list. I actually managed to predict something *almost* right. There’s a quidditch set, a battle of Hogwarts set, a buildable creature, and Gringott’s. If the Expecto Patronum set is the 14+ one, I reckon it is going to be a diorama-like set with a buildable patronus stag. Gringott’s is exciting but the price is a bit annoying. Would’ve preferred a max 200€ set but I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet to complete Diagon Alley. I just hope it’s not on a large baseplate… Also, the two missing sets are very intriguing. I reckon a building and Durmstrang ship. The prices are probably too high for Hagrid’s hut (unless they include a bunch of trees lol)

Exciting! My predictions from smallest to largest: Troll on the loose - The trio + Quirrel Hagrid’s Hut (PS) - Hagrid, Fang, Harry, Draco, and Firenze 14+ Buildable Niffler - or Dobby, or Ironbelly (I wish) Quidditch tryouts (HBP) - Ginny, Harry, Ron, Cormac, Alicia, and Hermione The battle of Hogwarts (DH2) - Harry, Seamus, Luna, McGonaggal, Molly, Voldemort, Death Eater, Scabior, Narcissa Durmstrang Ship - Krum, Karkaroff, Durmstrang student, Dumbledore, Cedric, Maxime, Fleur, Barty Crouch Sr. D2C Knight Bus (or something) + a secret D2C Gringotts *knocks on wood* Now that I look at my list, I don’t really like it :D I hope we don’t get a quidditch set. It would also be a pleasant surprise to get a building like the Lovegood house, Shell cottage, or Malfoy manor.

Didn't he speculate that the $160 D2C set could be Gringott's? Feels very optimistic as the set has 2660 pieces for that price :'D Hopefully the other D2C is Gringott's, though. The 14+ set is interesting. Ukrainian Ironbelly would be ideal but then there'd be two very similar dragon sets on the shelf. I reckon it'll be something like a buildable creature from the upcoming game. BD-1 is a 14+ set based on a SW videogame afterall.

I’m very confused right now :D There is at least the 2660 piece D2C for $160, which was just leaked by Falconfan if I’m correct. Was there a more expensive D2C on the first list?

Hold on, which are the prices for the two D2C sets? Is the $160 the most expensive one?

It looks like we could be treated to two of the most wanted Lego HP sets of all time this year: Gringott’s and USC Dobby’s sock.

1. Gringott's 2. OotP death eater 3. Narcissa 4. Durmstrang Ship (with Karkaroff) 5. Fang After those, perhaps The Leaky Cauldron, Borgin&Burges, and a remake of the Troll in the bathroom-set.

For me, Burrow is one of the only HP sets (with Diagon Alley) that has both a fantastic exterior and interior. The exterior is probably my favourite of all HP sets with the warm colour scheme and clever building techniques. The designer did a fantastic job capturing the wonky feel of the building. It also utilizes stickers well. There are’t too many of them and each has a good reason for being included (i.e. the window stickers). The interior is also very good. The space is used smartly, including as many brickbuilt details as possible. The grandfather clock is a highlight. The interior also feels very cramped, which is appropriate considering how it is described and portrayed in the books and films. The lack of detailing on the minifigures is the only real downside. However, the quality of the build easily overshadows the issues with the minifigures.

Hi! I’ve been on a long hiatus from Eurobricks but decided to share my top 15. Also, I’m rather excited for the summer wave! Last year was very good and there’s a chance *knocks on wood* finally to get Gringott’s. 1. Attack on the Burrow 2. Diagon Alley 3. Hogwarts Castle D2C 4. Hungarian Horntail (2022) 5. 12 Grimmauld Place 6. Great Hall 7. Hagrid’s Hut 8. Shrieking Shack 9. Chamber of Secrets 10. Astronomy Tower 11. Knight Bus 12. 4 Privet Drive 13. 2nd Task 14. Ministry of Magic 15. Umbridge’s Encounter

Oh yes, I forgot about that book. Thanks!

Hey! I saw the full lifestyle video for Sanctum Sactorum on Youtube and it gives us a better look at the hidden area containing the time stone. There’s also a brown printed (or stickered..:D) book behind a golden chain. Could it be the Book of Vishanti or even the Darkhold…? That being said, would love have those books in lego form.

Not sure if you have discussed this already, but there are new videos of 12 Grimmauld Place on Lego's website (at least I think they are somewhat new as I didn't see them there when the sets were revealed). Anyway, you can see the interiors better in the 360 video and there seems to be a large sticker on the wall behind the umbrella stand depicting a portrait covered by a curtain! I'm excited as I thought (from the initial pics) that Walburga Black's portrait was absent. However, it would be nice to have an unveiled version as well... Edit: there's also a new(?) lifestyle picture that shows the veiled portrait as well.