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17. Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – 646 pieces
Pack your suitcase and head to the LEGO-sized version of Platform 9 ¾ with Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna and even nasty Draco Malfoy (can’t seem to get rid of him). This 646-piece Hogwarts Express set inspired by the Harry Potter movie franchise is not as big as the real one; but then, the train is only the first stop on your imaginary adventures. You can recreate the train station scenes of any of the Harry Potter stories, including the one in The Chamber of Secrets where Harry and Ron are forced to drive the Weasleys’ magical car when they miss the train. That’s because this set comes with the car, and a host of other fun accessories such as: the sweets trolley; Harry’s suitcase; the young wizards’ pets, including Hedwig the owl; and wands for everyone to practice on their way to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. To give your minifigures a swift journey to Hogwarts, simply pile them all into the travel car at the back of the train. Then roll the train on a hard surface on its rotating wheels.
Like many of these old sets (there hasn’t been a movie with Harry Potter in it since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011), Hogwarts Express is not available in stores. However, don’t give up! Help will always come from Hogwarts to those who deserve it…and those who frequent Amazon and eBay.