Harry is still alone on the gameboard. But at least he can stay warm at Privet drive, where a fireplace now has been installed. Will he get a companion today? With great anticipation we open today’s door to see…
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REVIEW: Advent calendar 4 December 2021
After two items for the gameboard and a minifigure, what will be hiding behind today's door? Will it add to yesterday's fireplace, or give us something new? Read on to see what we got…
REVIEW: Advent calendar 3 December 2021
Yesterday’s minifigure was expected. So are we back to building elements for the gameboard today? Or will the calendar surprise us with something else? Here’s what happened on day 3…
REVIEW: Advent calendar 2 December 2021
The first model wasn't a minifigure as we have been used to. Will that come today instead - or is it something else? And how many house points will today's model get? Read on to see…
REVIEW: Advent calendar 1 December 2021
Finally, the clock ticked over to 1 December 2021 (in my part of the world) and I can therefore, after months of anticipation, open the first door of the advent calendar. Has it been worth the wait? And is it up to the standard of the previous years? Read on as we start the 2021 advent calendar review...
REVIEW: Hogwarts Wizard’s Chess
Harry Potter LEGO used to be all playsets. But in recent years we have seen a number of sets that are more for display. The 2021 set Hogwarts Wizard Chess is a bit of a hybrid, both suitable for display and for play while also being a fully functional chess game too. It was therefore one of the more interesting sets in this year's lineup. But how does it stack up in reality? Read on for my full review...
REVIEW: Hogwarts Gryffindor Dorms
Towards the end of last year, we got the surprise Monster Book of Monsters gift with purchase (GWP) set. I hadn't really expected something similar this year, but I'm happy that LEGO decided to continue this "tradition". I was lucky to be provided with a review copy. Representing the Gryffindor boys dormitory, the 2021 GWP set is a nice addition to the modular Hogwarts sets released this year. Here are my thoughts...
REVIEW: Hogwarts Icons – Collectors’ Edition
When I saw the photos of the upcoming Hogwarts Icons set, I was captivated by the beauty the photos portrayed. But is the real set as good as the photos suggested? Having now built the set, these are my views...
REVIEW: Fawkes – Dumbledore’s Phoenix
inifigure based sets, one of the most popular LEGO Harry Potter sets in 2020 was the model of Hedwig. I had therefore expected something similar this year, and LEGO did deliver - releasing a very similar model - this time representing Dumbledore's phoenix Fawkes. Here is my review...
BOOK REVIEW: LEGO Harry Potter Search-and-Find Personalised Book
childhood. Now there is a LEGO Harry Potter search and find book, but unlike the old days, this time you can be in it too. Thanks to Penwizard, you can now personalise your very own character that will be included on every single spread. You may want one for yourself - or maybe you know of younger wizards and witches who would love a magical experience. This is what you get...










