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Today, the LEGO version of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World got a little bigger with the official announcement on Entertainment Weekly of 3 new sets from the original Harry Potter series of movies.
These sets are part of the first wave of Harry Potter sets coming out August 1st. Rumors are also running of a Collectible Minifigure lineup as well.
75953 – Hogwarts Whomping Willow
753 pieces – $69.99
Harry and Ron crashing into The Whomping Willow is a memorable from Chamber of Secrets and a fan favorite, so it’s nice to see it done in LEGO with some new tree pieces and brown elephant trunks.
The section of Hogwarts that included will reportedly connect to the previously announced Hogwarts Great Hall.
75953 – Hogwarts Whomping Willow
Travel to Hogwarts™ castle with Harry and Ron in the flying Ford Anglia but watch out for the LEGO® Harry Potter™ 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow™! Too late—the flying Ford Anglia has crashed and is caught in the branches. Make your escape and sneak into Hogwarts before caretaker Argus Filch and Professor Snape™ spot you. Run to the dormitory, jump into bed and get ready for your first day back of learning spells, mixing potions and lots more fun Harry Potter adventures.
• Includes 6 minifigures: Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Seamus Finnigan, Argus Filch and Severus Snape™, plus a Hedwig™ owl figure.
• Features the buildable Whomping Willow™ tree, Flying Ford Anglia car and Hogwarts™ castle section.
• Whomping Willow™ features spinning branches and the Shrieking Shack tunnel entrance.
• Flying Ford Anglia features 2 opening doors and an opening trunk with suitcases.
• 3-level Hogwarts™ castle section features a gate, parapet walk, 3 turrets, dormitory with 2 beds, potions classroom with worktable and Severus Snape’s office.
• 753 Pieces
• $69.99
75955 – The Hogwarts Express
801 pieces – $79.99 US
A train without tracks is truly magical. Everyone seems excited for a new Hogwarts Express even though this set has been done at least 4 times previously. This one doesn’t contain any train track elements but does feature a more detailed station including Platform 9 ¾ and a dementor figure.
75955 – Hogwarts Express
All aboard the LEGO® Harry Potter™ 75955 Hogwarts™ Express! Vanish through the brick wall on Platform 93⁄4™ at King’s Cross station and join Harry, Ron and Hermione on their journey to Hogwarts. Find your seats in the carriage and get a chocolate frog from the Trolley Witch, but watch out for the Dementor™! Luckily, Remus Lupin is at hand to cast a powerful spell and shield Harry from the terrifying creature, so you can get back on track for more magical Harry Potter adventures.
• Includes 5 minifigures: Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Remus Lupin and the Trolley Witch, plus Dementor™ and Scabbers™ figures.
• Features the iconic King’s Cross Platform 93⁄4™ and Hogwarts™ Express train.
• Platform features a railway bridge with a clock, steps that lead to a moving brick wall entrance, newspaper stand with 2 Daily Prophet newspapers, and a ‘Wanted’ poster.
• Hogwarts™ Express train includes a carriage with 4 seats, removable side panel and roof, plus the Trolley Witch with sweets trolley.
• 801 pieces
• $79.99
75956 – Quidditch™ Match
500 pieces – $39.99 US
There’s been a bunch of amazing fan builds of the Quidditch grounds over the years and some smaller LEGO produced ones, but this one looks pretty good. There’s a tower for each of the 4 houses and figures for the main participants, brooms and of course the golden snitch. If you’re a fan of the houses, this set may have the best option for their crests in a larger form.
75956 – Quidditch™ Match
Jump on your broom and enter the LEGO® Harry Potter™ 75956 Quidditch™ Match! Join Harry, Hermione and Professor Snape™ for some magical mischief, and experience the thrill as you fly through the Gryffindor™ house tower hatch and onto the pitch. Score a point by throwing the Quaffle past the keeper and through the ring! Fire the Bludger to knock your opponents off their brooms and catch the Golden Snitch™ to win the match! Whether you’re a Keeper, Seeker, Chaser or Beater, there’s always plenty of fast-action fun at the Quidditch Match!
• Includes 6 minifigures: Harry Potter™, Hermione Granger™, Severus Snape™, Oliver Wood, Lucian Bole and Marcus Flint.
• Features Gryffindor™ house tower with an opening hatch, Slytherin™ house tower with a pop-up fire spell function, Ravenclaw™ house tower with a removable megaphone element, Hufflepuff™ house tower with scoreboard, and a base with 3 goalposts and rings, moving Keeper function and Bludger stud shooter.
• 500 pieces
• $39.99
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