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...
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LEGO Harry Potter 2022 Advent calendar – official photos revealed
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…
Birthday time – Blockwarts turns 4!
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…
REVIEW: Hogwarts Grand Staircase
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...
LEGO CON 2022 – What did we 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 CON 2022 – what to expect…
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...
First photo of 2022 LEGO Harry Potter advent calendar
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...
LEGO prices on the rise…
Someone has been playing with Wingardium Leviosa - and sent LEGO prices floating up. This is not surprising as prices are going up on pretty much everything else, including plastic, energy and shipping which will affect LEGO's costs. Luckily, the impact on Harry Potter sets seems limited so far. This is what we know...
300 post anniversary!
Wow, just realised that my previous post was number 300 since I started this blog in 2018. I had no idea it was the beginning of such as journey back then. But I can promise there are plenty to come in the future!
Professors of Hogwarts: New 2022 Brickheadz set revealed
Yesterday, we learned about an upcoming the LEGO Harry Potter polybag. But that was not the only piece of news, as LEGO's website was also updated to include a new Brickheadz set covering no less that four iconic Hogwarts professors. This is what we get...