Harry PotterLEGO has had an incredible year, with the release of the final Hogwarts Castle modular set and the stunning 33-inch tall Gringotts Wizarding Bank — Collectors Edition. But steaming to the top of every fan’s wish list must be the incredible new Hogwarts Express. This is LEGO’s most impressive version of the famous fictional train to date, and as the adverts say, adults are welcome. This set is designed to be a challenging build and an eye-catching display piece.
Harry Potterfans will need to clear some space for this epic set. The incredible 1:32 scale replica is over a meter long. As well as the engine, three carriages, and tracks, it features part of the famous Platform 9 3/4 and 20 minifigures that will take fans back to four iconic scenes from the movies. For fans, one of the most iconic parts of the massive magical franchise finally has the set it deserves.
Hogwarts Express – Collectors' Edition
The Hogwarts Express is the steam locomotive that runs six times a year between London’s King’s Cross Station and Hogsmeade, carrying students to and from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Wizarding World stylishly adapted this Muggle method of transport, creating a hugely important part of magical lore and a meeting point for many wizards and witches. The locomotive appeared in all eightHarry Pottermovies, and this intricate collector’s mode, which is built for display, showcases iconic scenes from four of them.
What’s Included In The LEGO Hogwarts Express — Collectors Edition?
This LEGO set is packed with special features, including:
The Hogwarts Express — Collector’s Edition is purpose-built to help fans replay four classic scenes from theHarry Pottermovies:
Is This The Best LEGO Hogwarts Express Yet?
The Hogwarts Express was there at the start ofHarry PotterLEGO. The 410-piece set 4708 steamed in with the first wave of sets based onHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Since then, nine other versions of the famous train have made it into brick form, including mini and LEGO advent calendar recreations.
The motorized Hogwarts Express, which came with a circular track and was released as part of aPrisoner of Azkabanwave in 2004, remains the only moving set. However, no fan will be disappointed with the Collector’s Edition, which includes 4,000 more pieces than any previous set.
Highlights include replicating key movie scenes on the famous King’s Cross station platform and the train itself. Despite being a display set, LEGO has ensured there are interactive elements, including the rolling steam motion activated by a roof crank.
The quality and ambition are evident in a set that even manages to outshine the much anticipated LEGO version of the legendary Orient Express, also released in 2023.Harry Potterfans know which one they want to magically appear in front of them this Christmas.
