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...
New 2022 LEGO Harry Potter polybag revealed
German toy retailer JB Spielwaren has posted a photo of an upcoming LEGO Harry Potter polybag on its Instagram page. Expectedly, this will be a gift with purchase many places when the new sets are available in June. Here is what we get...
Building King’s Cross station – Part 2
There are only two weeks left till the first public display of my model of King's Cross station, so I better press on. Last update focused on the facade itself. This time, I'll show how the inside has progressed - and not least the roof covering it...
Harry Potter Minifigure in Hallmark’s 2022 Keepsake Ornament line-up
Hallmark is known for its extensive Keepsake Ornament range, which for the last few years has included LEGO themed ornaments. The line-up for 2022 Christmas has just been revealed and includes a Harry Potter minifigure. Here are the details...
Building King’s Cross station – Part 1
Generally, I build something and after having built and then rebuilt it several times over a few months to improve the outcome, I'll write it all up in a very long post. This time, I am building King's Cross station and have decided to break it up into smaller bits as the build progresses. Here is part 1 - enjoy...
2022 LEGO Harry Potter sets revealed
I was waiting for a press release to tick in, but overnight the new LEGO Harry Potter sets due mid year appeared on LEGO's Australian website. And they look amazing. Here's what we get...
Divination in practice – how well did I predict the 2021 sets
In the last couple of years, I have tried predicting what new LEGO Harry Potter sets that would be released. Back in February 2021, I wrote a post about what possible LEGO Harry Potter sets I expected to be released in mid-2021 (the January 2021 sets did take my by surprise). Now that 2021 has come and gone, I better take stock of how well I did...
Harry Potter among top 5 best selling themes for LEGO in bumper 2021 year
A few days ago, LEGO revealed its financial report for the full year 2021. And what a year! Sales have gone up 22 percent (I think many here will feel they might have contributed to that) and LEGO's market share increased in key markets. And not surprisingly, Harry Potter was listed as one of the best selling themes...
REVIEW: Hogwarts Moments – Divination Class
I have had the opportunity to review the new Hogwarts Moments sets that came out in March. Last week, I posted my review of the Defence Against the Dark Arts Class. This leaves me with Divination Class, which was one of Harry's least favourite subjects at Hogwarts. Is this set one of my favourites? Read on for my review…
REVIEW: Hogwarts Moments – Defence Against the Dark Arts Class
I have had the opportunity to have a look at the new Hogwarts Moments series before they hit the shelves 1 March 2022. Following from the four "class room" sets in the series released last year, I will here have a look at Defence Against the Dark Arts, which was one of many subjects taught at Hogwarts. Here's my review...