If it really does come with all the founders I'm probably going to have to buy it..

Any clear word on when D2C Hogwarts will come out? There was some talk of it being revealed as one of the two early access sets for July. Does that still stand?

58 minutes ago, Falconfan1414 said:

So here is a general outline of what to expect for the microscale hogwarts
$400
6,000 pieces 
At least 4 figures (founders of Hogwarts) 
At least 36 nano figures

Is the $400 confirmed?  I thought I had heard early on it was in the $550-600 range.

Curious as to what we might get, I've looked online for all Hogwarts MOC's

 

I expect something like this:

I assume the scale will be bigger - microscale, like Helicarrier, so I wonder how much terrain we'll get. This moc looks really nice on display, but If 40-60% of pieces go into mountain terrain, people here will be too mad I guess
 

this one should express how impossible a decent D2C in system scale would be: even if you cut down the mountain terrain, you'd easily be at 5.000 pieces with just sections of the moc. Plus Lego would never use so many "cheap" big pieces, without any texture. The style of natural terrain here could be another option for the D2C set: more pieces for the castle, but much harder to transport and without any of the surrounding things; Quidditch, hagrits hut, forrest etc...
 

this would have been the only option of how to do a system scale set within 500$ price range, though I feel like this was always unrealistic, since just about 4 rooms are possible in that scale and with available pieces.

49 minutes ago, RyanMe said:

Is the $400 confirmed?  I thought I had heard early on it was in the $550-600 range.

The updated price range that I heard was $350-450. 

This is off topic but wouldn’t it just be great if Lego decided to release some sort of battle pack thing like they did for Harry Potter. Wave 2 would have one for every house in their Hogwarts Uniform. Wave 3 would be all 4 houses for quiditch. Wave 4 would be all of their robes. Wave 5 could be death eaters and ministers. I wish they did this.

2 hours ago, Terrasher said:

Any clear word on when D2C Hogwarts will come out? There was some talk of it being revealed as one of the two early access sets for July. Does that still stand?

Just speculation atm, could be July, Could be December. I expect something in between but who knows.

38 minutes ago, LDDproductions said:

This is off topic but wouldn’t it just be great if Lego decided to release some sort of battle pack thing like they did for Harry Potter. Wave 2 would have one for every house in their Hogwarts Uniform. Wave 3 would be all 4 houses for quiditch. Wave 4 would be all of their robes. Wave 5 could be death eaters and ministers. I wish they did this.

Would be great, but I think this fits better on the wishlist thread...

2 hours ago, GoldenNinja3000 said:

The updated price range that I heard was $350-450. 

How could a LEGO Licensed set with 6000 pieces could cost less than 500 - 600 $ ?

6 minutes ago, Larrycot said:

How could a LEGO Licensed set with 6000 pieces could cost less than 500 - 600 $ ?

With it being microscale, a majority of the pieces could be 1x1 parts

I hope next Sunday, I am able to snag one of each set at Target and if that does not work out, I'm heading to the Lego store.

Anyone else hitting the stores on day 1?

5 hours ago, Falconfan1414 said:

So here is a general outline of what to expect for the microscale hogwarts
$400
6,000 pieces 
At least 4 figures (founders of Hogwarts) 
At least 36 nano figures

This makes me way more excited for the micro set- With this many nano figure's it leads me to believe we will more than a few nano scaled interiors. I think we'll see inside the great hall, dungeons, gryffin & Slytherin common rooms, classrooms. 

21 minutes ago, joeee said:

I hope next Sunday, I am able to snag one of each set at Target and if that does not work out, I'm heading to the Lego store.

Anyone else hitting the stores on day 1?

I am, LEGO store definitely now that it’s double points. Picking up the Great Hall & Express. I got word today that I’m going to be house sitting the following week...maybe I shouldn’t ask for payment up front.  More sets for me! 

Edited June 25, 20186 yr by Vindicare

7 hours ago, Kim-Kwang-Seok said:

Curious as to what we might get, I've looked online for all Hogwarts MOC's

I expect something like this:

I assume the scale will be bigger - microscale, like Helicarrier, so I wonder how much terrain we'll get. This moc looks really nice on display, but If 40-60% of pieces go into mountain terrain, people here will be too mad I guess
 

 

 

 

I'm expecting to see a lot more exposed studs. If this is really going to have 36+ nanofigures, then they are going to need somewhere to stand and so the landscape won't be smooth and stud free.

37 minutes ago, MAB said:

I'm expecting to see a lot more exposed studs. If this is really going to have 36+ nanofigures, then they are going to need somewhere to stand and so the landscape won't be smooth and stud free.

It also needs to be atleast twice as big as that model

3 hours ago, Vindicare said:

I am, LEGO store definitely now that it’s double points. Picking up the Great Hall & Express. I got word today that I’m going to be house sitting the following week...maybe I shouldn’t ask for payment up front.  More sets for me! 

Good idea, I too will be house sitting for a week, all I have to do is keep the pool clean, feed the dogs and eat everything in the fridge. Also I get $200 in advance to spend on LEGO, needless to say I am stoked.

Everyone keeps saying there is double VIP points but here it's only on two Creator sets, one of which I already have, Sunshine Surfer Van. Is it different elsewhere?

I am hoping to pick up the same two sets as you anyway, are we sure of the pricing yet? 

16 hours ago, Falconfan1414 said:

I don’t know if this has been said but Brickfan is reporting that Hogwarts microscale will have 6,000 pieces 

...which would make it the second biggest set (in the category piece count) ever released!!!

Edited June 25, 20186 yr by Praetorian_Guard

1 hour ago, Johnny1360 said:

.....Everyone keeps saying there is double VIP points but here it's only on two Creator sets, one of which I already have, Sunshine Surfer Van. Is it different elsewhere?.....

I'm in USA as well.  I recently received an email stating will be double VIP points June 30 through July 7.  Pricing is on the shop at home site....

Edited June 25, 20186 yr by Friscorays

6 hours ago, joeee said:

I hope next Sunday, I am able to snag one of each set at Target and if that does not work out, I'm heading to the Lego store.

Anyone else hitting the stores on day 1?

I want to hit the lego store on day 1 buts it's a Sunday and usually Sunday is a busy day for me. But i have a day off Monday so I will definitely do it then. Hopefully the Lego Store has plenty of stock.

Definitely picking these up on July 1st with the double VIP points. I've been saving up points to take a bite out of the big Hogwarts set.

Snape, Umbridge and Lupin nanofigsLeaked at instagram!!

Edited June 25, 20186 yr by ETELENZOS92

Just remember there’s a good chance they will do a HP specific promo at some point (possible d2c release) and you may want to save something for then. Or holiday season for the Xmas promos (which also have 2x). 

I’m really surprised we haven’t gotten more leaks for the D2C yet. I’m hoping they start coming really soon. The CMF too

The dementor nanofigure also leaked. I’m very happy that they’re reusing the Palpatine hologram mold and it looks awesome! Some printing would’ve been nice but it’s not really needed. I also like how the students have different skin colors, since that wasn’t something I was expecting. 

Okay guys I just picked up the Ron & Dumbledore Brickheadz (I know I said I wouldnt, But I regretted leaving the shop without them? on Saturday) they are amazing definitely pick them up even if you don't collect Brickheadz

6 hours ago, Whovastron said:

It also needs to be atleast twice as big as that model

I am not sure how many pieces that build has, but twice as big do not seem very likely to me.. Maybe the castle is bigger and less surrounding "stuff" in the D2C

56 minutes ago, Balrogofmorgoth said:

I’m really surprised we haven’t gotten more leaks for the D2C yet. I’m hoping they start coming really soon. The CMF too

That is not very surprising at all, they usually leak only a short time before they are released. Since we are getting some leaks now maybe it is closer than we think

The CMF on the other hand is more surprising since they usually leak much sooner