LEGO has made a Harry Potter Hogwarts Express miniature set in the past, but the new 76405 Hogwarts Express Collector Edition set is second only to 71043 Hogwarts Castle Set (LEGO Store) In terms of sheer size. Includes 5,129 mega-pieces and 20 minifigures. Furthermore, LEGO is celebrating the launch of the set with a competition that offers the opportunity to “play, build, and survive on the real LEGO Hogwarts Express train.” Everything you need to know about the new Hogwarts Express LEGO set and competition can be found below.
The 76405 Hogwarts Express Collector’s Edition is built in a 1:32 scale and features a Platform 9 replica, a buildable engine, a coal wagon, a 3-room passenger car with light bricks, a steam engine complete with a winch that turns activating steering wheels and the ability to drive Recreation of four iconic scenes:
Movie 1: When the three meet for the first time
Movie 3: Lupine saves Harry from the Dementor
Movie 6: Luna saves Harry from Draco’s spell
Movie 8: Albus Severus Potter goes to Hogwarts
20 minifigures included in this new Harry Potter LEGO set are also inspired by fan favorite moments from the movie:
Movie 1: Hermione, Ron and Harry
Movie 3: Hermione, Ron, Harry, Lupine and the dementor
Movie 6: Luna, Malfoy and Harry
Movie 8: Harry, Ginny and their three children, Albus Severus, Lily Luna, and James Sirius,
2 Hogwarts students: Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff
This Harry Potter Hogwarts Collector’s Edition Set is Available to order here in the LEGO Store For $499.99 now. Sale is expected, so book one while you can. The previously released LEGO 75955 set is Available here on amazon for $73.99. Additional photos of the collection are available in the gallery below.
For the Hogwarts Express competition, three families of two adults and two children will “participate in a magical adventure along one of the UK’s most beautiful heritage railways. The one night experience also includes play with the new LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express set, a movie show and luxury accommodation in a carriage Customized, filled with moments from LEGO and Harry Potter Magic.” The award includes:
Journey and overnight stay on the LEGO Hogwarts Express train in Yorkshire, UK
Dinner and breakfast in the Great Hall
Overnight stay at Hogwarts Express Common Room Carriage
Harry Potter movie show
Travel back to Yorkshire to join the train
Lots of LEGO Harry Potter sets to play with and LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express is about to go home