We finally have the official photos of this year's exclusive LEGO Harry Potter set. Long rumoured, it was no surprise that it was a model of the iconic Hogwarts Express. It looks absolutely stunning along with the small section of Platform 9¾. But if you want a train to run around your Hogwarts Castle, this is not the set you're looking for. Read on to see what you'll get...
Christmas is coming it appears - and I haven't even seen decorations in the shops yet (I'm sure it will come soon). Overnight, LEGO uploaded the product page for the 2022 Advent Calendar to its website, so we have now a lot of information and photos of what to expect. Curious what it will bring? Read on for the full story…
All true fans know that 31 July is Harry Potter’s birthday, a day he shares with his creator JK Rowling. But it is also the date I started Blockwarts, which means a day of celebration for me as well. Read on for the highlights of my fourth year running this blog and some thoughts of what's coming next…
Since 2020, we've had a decent sized LEGO Harry Potter themed gift with purchase (GWP) set being released every year. So I had expected such a set again this year and wasn't disappointed. With qualifying purchases from 15 July you will receive the Hogwarts Grand Staircase set. Read on to see how to qualify and what you get...
Last weekend, I advised that LEGO CON 2022 was on - and that the program had teased a visit to Harry Potter Studios Tour in London. Tuning in, you got to see both a well-known actor from the movies - and one of the LEGO Harry Potter designers. Did you see it? If not, here's how you can catch up...
LEGO has in recent years been busy releasing LEGO Harry Potter sets that cover characters or locations that had previously not been represented in LEGO. The sets released mid-year 2022 cover more of those gaps, including one of the most iconic locations: 12 Grimmauld Place - the Headquarter of The Order of the Phoenix. Here is what you get...
LEGO CON 2022 is taking place Saturday 18th of June. This is a free online streaming event beginning at 5pm London time, 12noon New York Times and 9am in Los Angeles. One agenda item feature Harry Potter...
I can't believe we're already almost half way through the year. While shocked that time has gone by so quickly, it also means that it is time for the LEGO catalogues for the second half of the year. The first ones have started to appear online and revealed a few interesting things, such as the new advent calendars. Read on to see what's lined up for the Harry Potter fans...
With four sets added in March and another eight sets here in June, it is not surprising that some of the many LEGO Harry Potter sets released in recent years will be retired in 2022 to make room for the new stock. In case you're chasing some older sets, I've compiled a list of sets that are likely to be retired to help you plan your purchases…
The calendar is now showing June and the new wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets can be found both online and in stores in many countries around the world (though North America at least has to wait a bit longer). One of the new sets is Hogwarts Dumbledore's office. Apart from the headmaster's office it also brings a room long neglected. Read on for my full review...
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