Best LEGO Harry Potter Sets iMore 2020

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and LEGO go hand in hand because there's something so magical about seeing these building kits assembled to completion. Putting it all together is kind of like magic, right? These 12 sets explore Harry Potter with impressive detail, from Hogwarts Castle to the Forbidden Forest. Here are the best LEGO Harry Potter sets you can buy.

Back to school: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

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Assemble the iconic Hogwarts Castle replica with this impressively detailed building kit, which is a whopping 6,020 pieces. The set includes four minifigs, 27 micro figures, Hagrid's hut, and five buildable boats. When completed, the Hogwarts Castle set will make you feel like you're actually there.

$400 at Amazon

Magical construction: LEGO Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

By piecing together this Whomping Willow set, you can help Harry and Ron fly the Ford Anglia into the tree's spinning branches. The LEGO set features 753 pieces and all the detail you could want from an iconic Harry Potter scene.

$56 at Amazon

All aboard!: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express

This Harry Potter Hogwarts Express LEGO set features a removable side panel and roof, plus a railway bridge and platform 9 3/4. You also get minifigs of Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Remus Lupin, and Harry Potter.

From $80 at Amazon

Win the match: LEGO Harry Potter Quidditch Match

The Wizarding World's sport of choice makes for a terrific building kit. The 500-piece set will set your competitive personality aflutter as you search for the Golden Snitch. There are six minifigs, including Marcus Flint, Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, Oliver Wood, Lucian Bole, and Harry Potter.

From $53 at Amazon

Find your wand: LEGO Diagon Alley Mini

This mini recreation of Diagon Alley is comprised of 374 pieces and makes for the perfect opportunity to explore the iconic Harry Potter location. When you're there, speak with Mr. Ollivander, who would be happy to set you up with your very own wand.

$90 at Amazon

Tour London: LEGO Harry Potter The Knight Bus

Hold on tight as you go on a magical bus ride through London with the Harry Potter Knight Bus building kit, which includes minifigs for Harry Potter, Ernie Prang, and Stan Shunpike. The 281-piece set also features a shrunken head and Hedwig the owl, with three wild stories of magical mayhem.

$184 at Amazon

Adorable decoration: LEGO BrickHeadz 180 Piece Harry Potter & Hedwig

Shake things up with LEGO's BrickHeadz line, which adorably recreates Harry Potter and his owl Hedwig. The 180-piece set, once completed, will make for a great shelf or desk decoration as you cast a spell on your productivity. The Harry Potter figure stands at just over 2 inches tall and comes complete with a Gryffindor crest.

$36 at Amazon

Get sorted: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall

Build the Hogwarts Great Hall, where Harry Potter and the rest of the school gather to socialize. You'll interact with the Sorting Hat and ten minifigs. The building kit also features the Grand Staircase tower, potions room, treasure room, and more to live out your Harry Potter fantasy.

From $100 at Amazon

Explore the wizarding world

It would be nice if you could wave a magic wand to assemble these Harry Potter building kits quickly. But the fun is in piecing them together yourself. While there's a nice variety of LEGO Harry Potter sets, the one that stands out is the Hogwarts Castle, because it offers impressive detail and plenty of minifigs to replay all of your favorite scenes from the franchise.

If you just want a smaller set for decoration instead of play the Harry Potter and Hedwig Brickheadz is an appealing option which lets you build some of your favorite characters and place them wherever you want!

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