Set Facts
- The LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle includes structures such as towers, turrets, chambers, classrooms, the Whomping Willow, and Hagrid's hut.
- The set features 4 minifigures and 27 microfigures, including characters like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Voldemort, as well as statues and Dementors.
- The set also includes Aragog the spider, the Basilisk, and a buildable Hungarian Horntail.
- The price of the set was increased from $399.99 to $469.99 RRP in August 2022.
- Hogwarts Castle was designed by LEGO designers Justin Ramsden and Joel Baker.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Hogwarts Castle Reviews
The Brothers Brick
“Regardless of certain imperfections, 71043 Hogwarts Castle is still an amazing, excellent set that may teach even experienced builders a few techniques for building round structures, off-grid building, and more. It may seem odd to recommend a $400 set as a pure parts pack,... More but for architecture aficionados in particular, new elements in large quantities at a great price-per-parts ratio are certainly strong attractors.”
Brickfinder
“This would have to be one of the best building experiences that I have ever encountered in a large model and it is doubly rewarding if you are a Harry Potter fan. I would definitely recommend this even if you are a HP fan as you would have so much fun building this with your... More fellow Potterheads.”
Brickset
“Hogwarts Castle is a spectacular location within the Wizarding World and my expectations for 71043 Hogwarts Castle were therefore exceptionally high. Fortunately, this model does not disappoint. Not only does its exterior look absolutely magnificent in relation to the source... More material but the set is packed with fun references to the movies, particularly on the inside.”
Full review at brickset.com
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 94 mos)
Community Stats
Hogwarts Castle currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Harry Potter.
Make the magic come alive at the LEGO® Harry Potter™ 71043 Hogwarts™ Castle! This highly detailed LEGO Harry Potter collectible has over 6,000 pieces and offers a rewarding build experience. It comes packed with highlights from the Harry Potter series, where you will discover towers, turrets, chambers, classrooms, creatures, the Whomping Willow™ and Hagrid´s hut, plus many more iconic features. And with 4 minifigures, 27 microfigures featuring students, professors and statues, plus 5 Dementors, this advanced building set makes the perfect Harry Potter gift.
Also features 27 microfigures: Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Draco Malfoy™, Albus Dumbledore™, Professor Snape™, Professor McGonagall™, Remus Lupin, Professor Dolores Umbridge™, Argus Filch, Lord Voldemort™, Bellatrix Lestrange, 3 students from each of the 4 houses, 2 chess pieces and the Architect of Hogwarts™ statue and 5 Dementors, plus Aragog the spider and the Basilisk figures, and a buildable...
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