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Dorling Kindersley
LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World

Name: LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World
Brand: LEGO
SKU: ISBN0756682576-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (20 reviews)

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LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World since January 2019. Very high accuracy

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World is a reference book published by Dorling Kindersley in 2011. The 96 page hardcover volume provides an overview of LEGO Harry Potter sets, characters, locations, and design evolution from the theme’s early releases through its revival in the late 2000s. It uses DK’s visual encyclopedia style with photographs, set breakdowns, and short factual entries detailing elements, scenes, and development notes. The book includes one exclusive minifigure depicting Harry Potter wearing a Yule Ball vest and bow tie, a variant not available in standard LEGO sets at the time of publication.

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All regions 12
United States 12

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Ministry Munchies & Daily Prophet Stands 40901 Harry Potter NEW SEALED GWP	BrickEconomy Choice $25.99
	(US) 40901 Harry Potter Ministry Munchies & The Daily Prophet Stands NEW SEALED	$26.00 -3.8%
	(US) Harry Potter BUILDING THE MAGICAL WORLD Hardcover Book With Minifigure	$26.00 -3.8%
	(US) Amazon listing for LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World	$26.36 -2.5%
	(US) Harry Potter Building the Magical World from BrickLink seller coz	$27.00 -0.1%
	(US) 40901 Harry Potter Ministry Munchies and The Daily Prophet stand NEW SEALED	$27.06 +0.1%
	(US) Harry Potter 40901 Ministry Munchies & Daily Prophet Stands New, Sealed	$29.95 +10.8%
	(US) Harry Potter Mandrake Magical Plant 76433 NEW Unopened	$34.99 +29.4%
	(US) Harry Potter Building The Magical World 2011 Book W/minifigure	$39.99 +47.9%
	(US) Harry Potter HogwartsMagical Trunk (76399) RETIRED NEW SEALED	$43.95 +62.5%
	(US) Harry Potter Building the Magical World from BrickLink seller abc	$44.50 +64.6%
	(US) Harry Potter: HogwartsMagical Trunk #76399 Retired Brand New	$59.95 +121.7%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World.

Market Momentum

Neutral

The value of the 2011 LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World has eased over the last three months. It sits in the lower half of retired Books sets for growth, with member interest remaining moderate among the most followed titles in the theme.

Demand, supply and price show no clear direction.

BearishBullish

DemandTop 25% in Books

Moderate demand

12 months agoToday

SupplyTypical for Books

Listings steady this week

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers+2% typical for Dorling Kindersley

+0% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:27% bearish·66% neutral·7% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World Minifigs

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World contains 1 minifigure. Harry Potter is exclusive to this set.

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	Harry Potter Ideas Book Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2023 Availability Retail Buy this book at LEGO Amazon eBay	Retail $24.99 Available at retail I own this book I want this book

	A Spellbinding Guide to Hogwarts Houses Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2022 Minifigs 1 Availability Retail Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $19.99 Available at retail I own this book I want this book

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	Harry Potter Holidays at Hogwarts Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2021 Minifigs 1 Availability Retail Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $16.99 Available at retail I own this book I want this book

	Harry Potter Magical Treasury A Visual Guide to the Wizarding World Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2020 Minifigs 1 Availability Retail Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $21.99 Available at retail I own this book I want this book

	Harry Potter Build Your Own Adventure Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2019 Pieces / Minifigs 97 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $24.99 Value $23.16 I own this book I want this book

	Harry Potter The Magical Guide to the Wizarding World Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2019 Availability Retired Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $22.52 Growth +125.4% Annual growth 7.2% I own this book I want this book

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	The LEGO Book, Expanded and Fully Revised Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2012 Availability Retired Buy this book at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $24.99 Value ~$24.99 I own this book I want this book

	The LEGO Ideas Book Publisher Dorling Kindersley Year 2011 Availability Retired Buy this book at Amazon eBay	Retail $24.99 Value ~$24.99 I own this book I want this book

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Book Details

ISBN

0756682576

Name

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World

Theme

Books

Publisher

Dorling Kindersley

Year

2011

Released

May 16, 2011

Retired

February 18, 2013

Availability

Retired

Pieces

4 (PPP $4.75)

Minifigs

1 (Value $5.56)

(Exclusive)

Book Pricing

Retail price

$18.99

New/Sealed

Value

$27.04

Growth

+42.39%

Annual growth

+2.54% Decreasing

2025 growth

+3.62%

90-day change

7.54%

Used

Value

$22.44

Range

$21.74 - $24.67

Quick Buy

eBay

In stockBuy

Best price

$39.99

Amazon

In stockBuy

Buy price

$26.36

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$27.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Book Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$27.04

1 year forecast

$27.73+2.54%

5 year forecast

$30.45+12.60%

$29

$31

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World is projected to be valued between $29 - $31 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2011 and retired in 2013, LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World is tied to the Harry Potter brand and draws interest chiefly from sealed-condition collectors because its original Yule Ball Harry Potter minifigure once carried exclusivity, and broad initial distribution kept upside limited.

Book Facts

The book includes an exclusive Harry Potter minifigure dressed in a Yule Ball vest with a bow tie.
It contains 96 pages presented in the DK visual reference format.
The publication provides a survey of LEGO Harry Potter sets, characters, and design features released up to 2011.

LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World Reviews

20 reviews

4.6

Collectors

Investors

Harry Potter Fandom

“LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World is a book chronicling the creation of the various LEGO Harry Potter releases, including the various sets and the first LEGO Harry Potter video game. It was released on 16 May, 2011, written by Elizabeth Dowsett.”

Full review at harrypotter.fandom.com

Publisher Analysis

Books / Dorling Kindersley

Books

156

Years

1999 - 2026

Annual growth

+3.71% (this set +2.54%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

About Dorling Kindersley

Dorling Kindersley, known as DK, publishes the official LEGO reference and idea books, and the run here starts with The Ultimate LEGO Book in 1999. Many come with a minifigure, often one not sold anywhere else, and for some collectors the figure is the reason to buy the book. The Visual Dictionaries and Character Encyclopedias are the best known of these, and the popular ones are updated every few years with a new edition and a new figure.

Summary

Books Dorling Kindersley LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World set ISBN0756682576 was released on May 16, 2011, retailing for $19, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $27, while used sets sell around $22.

Get the inside scoop on LEGO® Harry Potter™ building sets!

Explore the magic of Harry Potter™ and the fun of LEGO® building sets, now in 1 incredible book! This great guide gives readers an up-close look at the bricks, constructions, and minifigures of the LEGO® Harry Potter universe – from Hogwarts Castle to Hagrid’s hut. Features a time line that shows the evolution of the LEGO® Harry Potter construction sets, video game, and board game. Includes exclusive Harry Potter minifigure.

Hardcover book features 96 pages
Includes exclusive Harry Potter minifigure
Makes a great gift for LEGO® Harry Potter™ fans!
Measures 11” (27cm) tall and 9” (22cm) wide

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$27.04

Value (in a year)

$27.73

Value (in 2 years)

$28.42

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$29.29

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.216707 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$22.44

Value (low range)

$21.74

Value (high range)

$24.67

Accuracy

0.907500 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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