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CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains small parts and a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
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Product Description
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Harry Potter is entering his fifth year at Hogwarts, and now you can replay important scenes from the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix book, movie, or even make up your own adventures. Legos are perfect for social play, and this Hogwarts castle set provides loads of exploration and cooperative play with 943 pieces.
The set is modeled so that, when constructed, it recreates the look and feel of the Order of the Phoenix film. Several unique rooms are represented here, including the Room of Requirement, where Harry can get just about anything he wishes (provided he walks past it three times). The greenhouse provides a place where Hermione can tend a potted mandrake, which is included. There's even a fireplace through which Harry could exchange messages with Sirius Black, only there are no owls included. The accessory pieces of the set are loads of fun. It includes orange flames, tiny goblets, trophy ribbons, jewels, magic books, charts and many other interesting pieces.
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| Set includes step-by-step color diagrams showing how to complete the model. |
While most Lego playsets come with just a few minifigs, this one is packed with almost the entire cast. Harry and his companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are included, along with Hogwarts staffers Hagrid, Professors Dumbledore, Snape, and the evil Dolores Umbridge. Potter will also have to contend with his nemesis, a newly designed Draco Malfoy who sports a mischievous grin, and a Death Eater. The playset also introduces two Thestral minifigs modeled after the large, winged, skeletal horses from the fifth installment.
With almost a thousand pieces, kids between 7 and 12 will likely take a few hours to put it all together into a finished playset. Fortunately, Lego includes colorful, step-by-step diagrams that makes construction--pardon me for saying it--a snap. And unlike other, non-Lego playsets, this can be broken down and re-assembled into many different combinations.
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| Hogwarts Castle comes with nine minifig characters from the story. |
The downside, though, is that Lego packages all of the tiny plastic parts in bags that don't reseal. You might want to consider getting one of those parts organizers to keep the pieces well sorted between assemblies or at least safe from Lord Voldemort. --Porter B. Hall
Product Description
Harry and his friends are back for the fifth year at Hogwarts and they have a new defense against the dark arts professor, the nasty Dolores Umbridge. Find the hidden book, document and envelope, reclaim the confiscated items from Umbridge's office, and re-enact the story and more, with the Room of Requirements. The green House and characters are straight from the movie. Also, it includes nine mini figures totally it has 943 pieces.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By A. West
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the third addition to the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle, we are treated to a true addition. The set matches up quite nicely with previous offerings from the LEGO line and offers plenty of new Hogwarts adventure to make it feel like a truly new location.
This set was purchased for my 8 year old daughter on her birthday. The delightful elements, colors and unique characters sold it for her wish list. As her father and a fan of all things LEGO, naturally we built it together. Together we spent 2 1/2 hours on the construction, and each portion of the set is contained in numbered bags that you do not open until you reach the step in the construction that requires those parts. That limits confusion; after all it is 943 pieces. When I was a kid the largest set I had was probably only half that size. A benefit to my daughter was the inclusion of no fewer than three female minifigures, two with LEGO hair! That's always a plus for her ;)
Though it is large and can take some time to build it is very educational. Structures and supports are all well used in this set. The step by step build process meant that at certain points in the process my daughter could have a completed tower, Herbology Classroom or another portion of the set already complete for a few moments of diversion. Older kids, and adults will likely have no trouble at all with the time it takes. Younger kids naturally are going to need a little help or they might find it overwhelming.
A great LEGO set, full of exploration, character and fun. Definitely a family moment. You'll be eager to play with your child with this one. Or just get one for yourself. It's great.
This set was purchased for my 8 year old daughter on her birthday. The delightful elements, colors and unique characters sold it for her wish list. As her father and a fan of all things LEGO, naturally we built it together. Together we spent 2 1/2 hours on the construction, and each portion of the set is contained in numbered bags that you do not open until you reach the step in the construction that requires those parts. That limits confusion; after all it is 943 pieces. When I was a kid the largest set I had was probably only half that size. A benefit to my daughter was the inclusion of no fewer than three female minifigures, two with LEGO hair! That's always a plus for her ;)
Though it is large and can take some time to build it is very educational. Structures and supports are all well used in this set. The step by step build process meant that at certain points in the process my daughter could have a completed tower, Herbology Classroom or another portion of the set already complete for a few moments of diversion. Older kids, and adults will likely have no trouble at all with the time it takes. Younger kids naturally are going to need a little help or they might find it overwhelming.
A great LEGO set, full of exploration, character and fun. Definitely a family moment. You'll be eager to play with your child with this one. Or just get one for yourself. It's great.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By angie Martin
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, there is another Hogwarts Castle available. however, with its price being nearly $500. I think this smaller version is just as fantastic! My son likes to pretend he is Harry or Ron on one of their wild adventures thru. the castle. He also likes the fact you can divide the castle into sections and carry one peice at a time. I recommend this Lego if you like Harry and his friends as much as we do.
My only concern would be to be very careful, as any with any Lego, the castle can come apart if played with too rough.
My only concern would be to be very careful, as any with any Lego, the castle can come apart if played with too rough.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the first big Lego set I have bought for my kids, who are 7 & 11. We worked together to build it and I have to say that the instructions were very well done. Even my 7yo was able to follow them with just minimal help.
I agree with the previous poster, that the numbering of the bags was a plus. And with all the mini figures included, my kids will actually be PLAYING with this set instead of just building it and setting it on a shelf to collect dust.
I was a huge Lego fan as a kid and this set brought back the fun.
I agree with the previous poster, that the numbering of the bags was a plus. And with all the mini figures included, my kids will actually be PLAYING with this set instead of just building it and setting it on a shelf to collect dust.
I was a huge Lego fan as a kid and this set brought back the fun.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
$500? for Hogwarts Castle
I had just learned my 7 year old grandson wanted the Hogwarts Castle for Christmas. I usually order from Amazon where I normally get better deals than at Walmart. Read more
Published on December 10, 2010 by maisy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kids get over the Fad of Harry Potter quick.
The kids have hotten over the "fad" of the Harry Potter so this will just end up in the box of "other" legos and not be built again.
Published on November 23, 2008 by Eric C. Blaydes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Toy!
My daughter and I have spent many happy hours making then playing with the Hogwarts Castle. Great for Harry Potter fans.
Published on August 28, 2008 by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Frustrating Fun with Hogwarts
I have now assisted 3 grandsons assembling this castle. It is not a speedy task but one they will stick to and enjoy with a little help and a lot of encouragement. Read more
Published on August 25, 2008 by Nan C. Asmus
4.0 out of 5 stars
My first set of Legos!
This was my first set of Legos, and yes, I am an adult. I thought it was challenging enough for my tween children to help me, and still fun for me as well. Read more
Published on January 13, 2008 by Carol
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pieces missing, but service helpful.
My husband and I purchased this item for our son as his gift from Santa this year. Imagine our disappointment when the set was missing 22 pieces, (which we didn't discover, of... Read more
Published on January 7, 2008 by Chris Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hogwart's Castle
My 10 year old daughter received the castle for Christmas. She enjoys all things Harry Potter and LOVES the castle. Read more
Published on January 7, 2008 by K. Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hours of Fun
I bought this for my grandson's 6th birthday. Even though he does not read, he was able to follow the instructions for building the castle by looking at the pictures and diagrams. Read more
Published on January 3, 2008 by Gayle Gayle Tinwail
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Lego thing ever!
This is the best Lego thing ever! Before I saw this, I thought that Legos were just blocks of plastic that you put together, then take down. I was wrong! Read more
Published on December 30, 2007
4.0 out of 5 stars
connie
I purchased the Hogwart Castle for my 9 year old grandson's birthday. He and his 7 year old sister really enjoyed the challenge of putting it together. Read more
Published on October 12, 2007 by Connie
