TortoiseChick
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  • July 8, 2018
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  • July 23, 2018
    Last Review
 
 
TortoiseChick's Reviews
 
Posted:July 23, 2018
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Intermediate LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Everything I Hoped For
" My 9-year-old and I built this set on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It is an excellent set, full of detail, down to spiral staircase and Scabbers the rat. This set combines elements from the first two books - the mirror of Erised and Professor Quirrell, but also the basilisk.
The speed at which this set went together was faster than when we built the smaller forest set. The difference was that I was not helping this time.
The instructions are clear for the most part, and there were only two occasions in which we had to invoke the Great Spirit of Lego that looms in the basement playing video games. (At least I think he is a spirit. He is pretty pale). He came up and talked us through where we were confused.
I really like Lego sets that are based on movies because my son is on the spectrum, and he prefers structure. The instructions provide it. He can follow along, step by step, and create something the way it is supposed to be. It is also a gentle lesson in natural consequences. If the steps are not followed, the set doesn't come together the way it is supposed to
If you're looking for a set that has a lot of playability, this set isn't it. There is not a lot to DO with it - few moving pieces. But the detail and the mini figures make it an excellent addition for the collector who needs to bask in all things Harry Potter.
I do hope Lego makes more of these sets in coming years. I need them all! "
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I would recommend this to a friend!
From:  United States
State:  Tennessee
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Intermediate LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
08 days
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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5 / 5
5 / 5
I would recommend this to a friend!
+44points
53of 62found this review helpful.
 
 Aragog's Lair
Aragog's Lair
Aragog's Lair
 
Posted:July 8, 2018
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Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Intermediate LEGO builder
Overall: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Well worth the money!
" I am a huge Harry Potter fan,and I was over the moon when I saw new releases at Target. I missed out on them with the last release, only getting a couple of the sets.
I bought this set with the plan of putting it together with my 9-year-old son. He loves Lego, I love HP, it was a match made in heaven.
This set is easy enough to put together, though the legs might require a strong pair of hands to snap into place. It took us about an hour to put together, but that was with lots of talking. Instructions are easy to follow, which has been my experience with most Lego sets.
The mini figures are adorable. The faces have two sides - happy face and "OMG! SPIDERS! ALL THE SPIDERS!" face. There are plenty of spiders to go around. The biggest issue I have is that they are so adorable that my kids are going to steal them from me.
I adore this set, and I recommend it to anyone who loves Harry Potter. Learn from my mistake. Buy it now before they are GONE! "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:  United States
State:  Tennessee
Age: 45-54 years old
Customer Type:  LEGO Fan
Building Experience:  Intermediate LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
I would recommend this to a friend!
+26points
28of 30found this review helpful.