Just when you thoughtLEGOhad squeezed every last drop of magic from the Harry Potter universe, they pull two more rabbits out of the hat. And these aren’t just any old sets, we’re talking about Malfoy Manor, the creepy mansion where things got really dark in the final book, and a completely fresh take on Diagon Alley that’s going to make you do a double-take.
Let’s talk about that manor first, because holy hippogriffs, it’s about time. LEGO’s been dancing around the darker side of Potter for years, but they’re finallyembracing their inner Death Eaterwith set 76453. This 1,601-piece beast towers at 13 inches tall, and it’s exactly as imposing as you’d hope the Malfoy family mansion would be.
Take A Peek Behind The Magic
The designers clearly had their copies of Deathly Hallows open while working on this one. That infamous drawing room where Bellatrix went full psycho? It’s there, complete with the long table where You-Know-Who probably had the world’s worst dinner parties. They’ve even thrown in a working chandelier mechanism for all your house-elf rescue reenactment needs.
The minifigure selection reads like a who’s who of “People You Wouldn’t Want to Meet in a Dark Alley.” You’ve got the Malfoys (both Senior Sneery and Junior Conflicted), Harry “I Really Shouldn’t Be Here” Potter, Hermione, Luna, and old Snake Face himself. Even Dobby gets a figure, which might make his eventual fate a bit harder to swallow. Oh, and Nagini’s slithering around too, because apparently, this set wasn’t creepy enough already.
If Malfoy Manor’s giving you the willies, LEGO’s other new Potter offering might be more your speed.The Diagon Alley Wizarding Shops (76444)is what happens when someone says “make it cute” and really means it. This is Diagon Alley like you’ve never seen it before, unless you’re a giant, in which case, this is… probably exactly how you’ve always seen it.
With 2,750 pieces packed into its microscale footprint, this thing is dense with detail. Gringotts Bank still manages to look imposing even when it’s tiny, and the Weasley twins' shop is exactly the riot of color you’d expect. They’ve somehow crammed in Florean Fortescue’s (RIP, ice cream guy), Ollivanders, that sketchy apothecary, The Leaky Cauldron, and even The Daily Prophet’s digs.
The real genius here is in the display options. you may set it up as a proper alley, stretch it out in a line for that sweet panorama action, or break it into five chunks if your display space is more “cupboard under the stairs” than “Room of Requirement.” They’ve even included a dozen microfigures and a Knight Bus that’s absolutely precious.
The timing’s perfect too – the Potter franchise hits the big 3-0 in 2025, and these sets feel like proper birthday presents for grown-up fans. If LEGO’s willing to go this dark and experimental, who knows what’s next?
Both sets drop on June 12, 2025, which gives you plenty of time to sweet-talk your Gringotts account manager.Malfoy Manor’s coming in at $150, while the micro Diagon Alley will set you back $200. Not exactly pocket money, but when has following Harry Potter ever been cheap? Just don’t dawdle on those preorders. If history’s taught us anything, these will vanish faster than a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with a sketchy past. Head on over to Amazon so you can preorder your LEGO set right away!
Harry Potter
When Harry Potter learns that he is a wizard, he enters a world beyond belief. Aside from continuing his studies at Hogwarts with best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry must also face Voldemort and his dark wizarding forces. The Harry Potter franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, spanning seven books, eight movies, three spinoff movies, a stage play, and numerous video games.
