Harry Potter 2021 - Rumors & Discussion

[Brick Clicker]

9 hours ago, Prometheus87 said:

Read an article yesterday referring to major shipping delays across the board. The article suggests people should prepare early for christmas gifts due to this and stating things could take 4 to 6 weeks. Makes me think this is why it's taken weeks to get the August 1st releases - just got some of them just today. 

Yeah I've seen similar, shipping rates are up 5x in comparison to this time last year in some areas which of course that extra cost will fall onto the consumers. With so many D2C and regular sets on the way these next few months will be intresting to see if they can keep everything to schedule or we might be seeing Home Alone in January 

[BrickBob Studpants]

The Hedwig model has been hiding in plain sight for the last six months as a very similar one had been used for the Rebuild the World marketing campaign:

https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-harry-potter-hedwig-six-months-ago/

Edited August 25, 2021 by BrickBob Studpants

[Prometheus87]

2 hours ago, Brick Clicker said:

Yeah I've seen similar, shipping rates are up 5x in comparison to this time last year in some areas which of course that extra cost will fall onto the consumers. With so many D2C and regular sets on the way these next few months will be intresting to see if they can keep everything to schedule or we might be seeing Home Alone in January 

NOOO! How else am I going to make a MOC teaming Harry Potter and Kevin McAlister fighting the bad guys?  

[TheLegoDr]

2 hours ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

The Hedwig model has been hiding in plain sight for the last six months as a very similar one had been used for the Rebuild the World marketing campaign:

https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-harry-potter-hedwig-six-months-ago/

That's neat. I don't recall seeing many advertisements for Rebuild the world outside of that weird commercial with the dude with a carrot gun. But other than that I haven't see that picture before. So I can't say it was in plain sight, even though it was haha.

Edited August 25, 2021 by TheLegoDr
changed a word

[Prometheus87]

3 hours ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

The Hedwig model has been hiding in plain sight for the last six months as a very similar one had been used for the Rebuild the World marketing campaign:

https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-harry-potter-hedwig-six-months-ago/

“A few months later we were discussing candidates for the next D2C for LEGOHarry Potter, and wanted to make sure we brought in something unique and different,” Marcos continues.

This leads me to think that Gringotts wasn't being really considered, at least for 2021, as they wanted something new. 

“Our IP partner was also keen to include a wand in the anniversary celebration set, so the original sketch included a couple of books, a few potion bottles, a wand and Harry’s glasses, as well as a trio of golden minifigures: Dumbledore, McGonagall and Hagrid,” Marcos adds.

This seems to suggest that it was WB that ultimately nixed a D2C of Gringotts since they wanted some wand element involved, given how everyone viewed this set as an "anniversary celebration set". 

[Scuhro52]

2 minutes ago, Prometheus87 said:

“A few months later we were discussing candidates for the next D2C for LEGOHarry Potter, and wanted to make sure we brought in something unique and different,” Marcos continues.

This leads me to think that Gringotts wasn't being really considered, at least for 2021, as they wanted something new. 

“Our IP partner was also keen to include a wand in the anniversary celebration set, so the original sketch included a couple of books, a few potion bottles, a wand and Harry’s glasses, as well as a trio of golden minifigures: Dumbledore, McGonagall and Hagrid,” Marcos adds.

This seems to suggest that it was WB that ultimately nixed a D2C of Gringotts since they wanted some wand element involved, given how everyone viewed this set as an "anniversary celebration set". 

I'm Really Hoping this Frankly Bad year of Sets is just Caused by the Anniversary Craze,and Maybe next year we'll get DH and Gringotts.In a Perfect World...

[Prometheus87]

6 minutes ago, Scuhro52 said:

I'm Really Hoping this Frankly Bad year of Sets is just Caused by the Anniversary Craze,and Maybe next year we'll get DH and Gringotts.In a Perfect World...

Yeah, that's what i took from this most recent interview with Marcos. I think I often forget how much pull the IP's have on what gets made by toy companies like Lego. My optimistic side says that WB wanted to do something different with Lego wholeheartedly agreeing and perhaps some return to normacly arrives back in 2022. I still don't expect any of the 2018-2020 era to come back in the same way, but perhaps it's legacy will linger on and we will get sets with the same passion and balance. 

I look at it like 2018-2020 is a Wagyu Filet Mignon, and the Anniversary Year is an expensive Gourmet Burger.

It may be lunchtime where I am :) 

[krimimimi]

On 8/24/2021 at 3:03 PM, Clone OPatra said:

We have thought about a number of subforum ideas over the years, and even come quite close to creating a Superheroes subforum when both of those themes were even hotter (though Marvel is getting hot again), but ultimately haven't seen the true need.

There simply isn't as much building and posting of creations in Licensed as there is in other themes, so there's not as much to go in its own section. Sure there are multiple discussions about certain themes, but to compensate we've gotten a little looser and allowed more speculation and general discussion in the yearly Rumors & Discussion threads.

I'm not sure what subforums within Star Wars you mean either (there are contests and factions), but Star Wars is its own forum because there weren't many other licensed themes at the time that decision was made, and it's held true to today that LEGO Star Wars is simply a massive fandom for AFOLs with lots and lots of activity. Looking at all the MOCs/MODs etc that people make and post here for Star Wars, no other licensed theme remotely comes close.

However as more and more of LEGO's business seems to be focussed on licenses, we're definitely still open to making some structural changes when/if the need arises.

 

 

Thanks for answering.

Yeah, Star Wars has Watto's Junkyard and Factions as sub-forums, and Pirates has Pirate MOCs and Brethren of the Brick Seas, so I assumed (multiple) sub-forums were technically possible.

Somebody had asked a question recently about modded HP minifigs, and I knew I'd seen a thread dedicated to it, searched and in the process discovered new HP content I'd overlooked because most of the licensed lego posts just don't interest me, and I assume I'm not the only one (if only because the other user hadn't seen that thread either ). Compounding the problem, if you display forum results by recent activity and there isn't much going on in those threads, they quickly move back to later pages, and sort of disappear from sight, and moving through them irregularly tends to show you active things you've already seen, not necessarily the content you've missed. And on the flip side, if there isn't much response, people usually don't continue to bother posting things which reduces the overall content as a result. Anyway, that was my thinking on it (my two Knuts, if you will), but if you guys don't see much point, then clearly it's moot. Thanks again for taking the time to explain. 

[Pachus]

Hello everyone! Frist time posting after couple of years lurking. Great advice here on what to get, but this time wanted your specific advice for someone on a budget.

The 2018 reboot brought me back to LEGO, and loved the possibility of a full run of two movies per year. But with the recent news, I’m not sure what to do next.

I have the main sets from the 18-20 line, missing things like the train, the burrow, diagon alley, some small sets, and the astronomy tower, was only planning to get the latter.

But knowing that that iteration of the theme is over, Should I direct my budget on completing those missing spots, as many as I can and retire? Or should I save some money in the small hope of some DH sets, or possible new sets of missing places already discussed here, like second task, forbidden forest, or else? Knowing that I cannot do both, bc I’m a student in a country where the prices are a little rough

What do you think? Thank you all in advance!

 

[Prometheus87]

40 minutes ago, Pachus said:

Hello everyone! Frist time posting after couple of years lurking. Great advice here on what to get, but this time wanted your specific advice for someone on a budget.

The 2018 reboot brought me back to LEGO, and loved the possibility of a full run of two movies per year. But with the recent news, I’m not sure what to do next.

I have the main sets from the 18-20 line, missing things like the train, the burrow, diagon alley, some small sets, and the astronomy tower, was only planning to get the latter.

 But knowing that that iteration of the theme is over, Should I direct my budget on completing those missing spots, as many as I can and retire? Or should I save some money in the small hope of some DH sets, or possible new sets of missing places already discussed here, like second task, forbidden forest, or else? Knowing that I cannot do both, bc I’m a student in a country where the prices are a little rough

What do you think? Thank you all in advance! 

 

I too got back into Lego from my Grey Ages (buying one or two sets a year) due to the 2018 line of HP! I too was expecting DH sets too. 

I'd recommend getting at least some of those. The Train is one of my more enjoyable ones (I bought two just to moc a bigger version!). They do tend to remake these quite often in the iteration of HP. Burrow is fantastic and one of my favorites as a whole. Astronomy Tower is a great set too and don't expect that to get remade anytime soon. Diagon Alley will definitely appreciate in value in the future regardless of the continuation of 2018-2020 line. I'd go ahead and get them, especially if you are leaning towards yes, as man of those are set to retire this year. 

Considering they have been out for a while, many (besdies Diagon Alley) could be on sale. The Train is on sale in many places right now and I've seen the Astronomy Tower on sale occasionally at least here in the US - so not sure how the Mexican market is. 

What small sets are you missing? 

[krimimimi]

17 hours ago, Pachus said:

I have the main sets from the 18-20 line, missing things like the train, the burrow, diagon alley, some small sets, and the astronomy tower, was only planning to get the latter.

But knowing that that iteration of the theme is over, Should I direct my budget on completing those missing spots, as many as I can and retire? Or should I save some money in the small hope of some DH sets, or possible new sets of missing places already discussed here, like second task, forbidden forest, or else? Knowing that I cannot do both, bc I’m a student in a country where the prices are a little rough

What do you think? Thank you all in advance!

 

I guess the question is are you trying to limit your all-time investment / expenditure, or just what you spend now? If you like the look of the 2018 Hogwarts architecture, I agree I'd purchase the Astronomy Tower to try to complete the castle as much as budget permits. As long as there are Harry Potter sets, there's sure to be a Hogwarts Express, so I wouldn't make that a priority, just pick up Lupin off Bricklink/ebay/etc, because the next Express will probably shift the focus of the scene again. (Hogsmeade Station? Maybe the scene where Hagrid picks them up with Thestrals, because we haven't had a Thestral in an actual Harry Potter set yet this series (it was FB)...) Likewise, I'd bet the Knight Bus and some version of Hagrid's hut will also be reissued sooner as opposed to later. They've improved with every iteration, and it doesn't matter if their style changes for your overall HP display, so waiting is almost an advantage. The Burrow, on the other hand, is less likely to appear again soon, so if you really like it...

The positive spin for you from what the designers have said is that they're 1) soft rebooting the series, and 2) more focused on the early films, which should mean any eventual DH sets they sneak in there are unlikely to be very expensive. The Bell Towers seem very unlikely (not "iconic" enough), at best maybe we'd see something like the Battle of Hogwarts set 4867 Hogwarts from 2011 (and even then, I'd expect it to fit in with their new design scheme more than the 2018 one). So what does that leave? Mostly small sets. Forest of Dean wouldn't be expensive, a new take on the scene with Narcissa Malfoy and Harry in the Forbidden Forest also isn't pricey, and both are independent of the castle design. The only thing I think is both probable and pricey is a Gringotts orientated towards first year Harry's visit, with a small extra set of the Trio from DH with a dragon. While the DH set likely wouldn't be a major budgetary commitment, it wouldn't make sense without the PS Gringotts. 

Edited August 26, 2021 by krimimimi

[Hot4Voldemort]

Oh boy am I hoping for a better turnout next year. The only set I'm absolutely sure I'll end up buying eventually is the Hogsmeade one. Very on the fence about the Hogwarts icons - I've budgeted for one larger set this fall and I don't really know what the alternative would be. However, it certainly is a large step down from microscale Hogwarts and Diagon alley.

If I were to make a wishlist for future sets it would definitely be as follows:

1. Gringott's
2. Ministry of Magic
3. No. 12 Grimmauld Place
4. Shrieking shack
5. Durmstrang ship
6. Massive D2C Hogwart's express

[Salix]

I would love a Hogsmeade train station with a motorized Hogwarts Express that has at least two passenger wagons. Could also include the thestrals.

[drewdotexe]

For next year I'm just hoping that we fill the gaps with some minifigures from the later films, such as Sirius Black in his suave suit, Aberforth, duck-faced Tonks etc.

I'm not too fussed about specific Hogwarts sets as pretty much everything has been MOC'd to a brilliant standard this year anyway, it's all out there to be built. (It would be nice to see a Hogwarts D2C that is a smaller scale than 71043 but is complete with Clock Tower, bridge, Owlery, Quidditch pitch, lake etc. A man can dream).

I would like to see more non-Hogwarts sets. The Leaky Cauldron and Gringotts is a biggie, I want to see what comes out of next year before resorting to MOC. On another note, I'm glad I MOC'd the other side of Diagon Alley this year, because it's kept me going with love for the theme, despite not really wanting any of this years sets.

Edited August 26, 2021 by drewdotexe

[BrickBob Studpants]

Since DH and Gringotts are pretty much off the table, I‘d like to see more sets based on PoA, GoF, and OotP. The shrieking shack, the second task, and a set based on the battle at the department of mysteries are on the top of my wishlist, anything else is just a bonus  

Minifig-wise, it‘d be nice to FINALLY get some proper OotP-style masked generic Death Eaters. It‘s been 14 years and all we have are two dummies and Lucius scooby-doing it up 

Edited August 26, 2021 by BrickBob Studpants

[Xenophilius]

21 hours ago, Pachus said:

Hello everyone! Frist time posting after couple of years lurking. Great advice here on what to get, but this time wanted your specific advice for someone on a budget.

The 2018 reboot brought me back to LEGO, and loved the possibility of a full run of two movies per year. But with the recent news, I’m not sure what to do next.

I have the main sets from the 18-20 line, missing things like the train, the burrow, diagon alley, some small sets, and the astronomy tower, was only planning to get the latter.

But knowing that that iteration of the theme is over, Should I direct my budget on completing those missing spots, as many as I can and retire? Or should I save some money in the small hope of some DH sets, or possible new sets of missing places already discussed here, like second task, forbidden forest, or else? Knowing that I cannot do both, bc I’m a student in a country where the prices are a little rough

What do you think? Thank you all in advance!

 

Especially if you don't already have the earlier version of the Burrow, I'd put the new Burrow at the top of your list of things to get. The Burrow is an iconic location that plays a prominent role in multiple books. This set features numerous important minifigs that were not in other recent sets. And the angled design makes the Burrow an interesting build, with good play features too.

[Lion King]

I would love to see some sets (it’s my wishlist here).

1.) Gringotts’ Bank

2.) Durstrang Ship

3.) Hogmeade Train Station

4.) Hogmeade Village (Hog’s Head, and a few more…)

5.) Shrieking Shack

6.) Number 12 Grimmewald Place

7.) Third Task with some hedges (small set)

8.) Second Task 

I’m not sure how I feel about massive D2c version of Hogwarts Express…. Nahhh for me. 

[Hiker13]

The wish lists just make me cry.😞

How wonderful if any of them come true.🤩🤯

To me, this just seems like LEGO is leaving cash on the table. We’re pretty much a guaranteed sale. I wonder how the sales figures  of the buildable figures and the Icon set will wind up compared to the 2018/20 wave…?

 

[karrit]

I know it drives up the cost but I hope if they do another Hogwarts Express they motorize the train this time and include Hogsmeade Station with platform.  I'd also like a Shrieking Shack and I'd also like to see a few more buildings from Hogsmeade Village.

Still hoping for Gringotts some time soon as well as Leaky Cauldron.  The other side of Diagon Alley has been MOC'ed pretty well and using the instructions for the current set as a blueprint can be easily altered to make more shops. 

As for Hogwarts itself I would love to get the Owlery and the Bell Towers as well as a detailed Dumbledore's Office Tower. 

There's plenty of other possibilities already mentioned by others so I won't repeat them again.

[lego_guyon02]

7 hours ago, karrit said:

I know it drives up the cost but I hope if they do another Hogwarts Express they motorize the train this time and include Hogsmeade Station with platform.  

I'd welcome a new Hogwarts Express + Hogsmeade Station set with open arms but I'd prefer if it weren't motorized as I (and I imagine a lot of other people) simply don't have the room for the motorization to be of any use and those motors are ridiculously expensive. A new HE should definitely be designed in a way that allows for easy motorization but if they put it in by default the set will be an instant skip for me.

[BrickBob Studpants]

A new Hogwarts Express set is pretty inevitable, but I‘m with @lego_guyon02, a non-motorised version would be preferable. And please no tracks, I don‘t have space for that 

In general, we should brace ourselves for remakes next year. We‘re entering the fifth year, so those are fair game  We should consider ourselves lucky thus far, we didn‘t even have any true remakes in the soft reboot this year (CoS doesn‘t count for me because it includes much more than just the GH), but next year? Maybe not a Knight Bus, but Hagrid‘s Hut and the Hogwarts Express seem like likely candidates, maybe even Quidditch or the Forbidden Forest

[THELEGOBATMAN]

Got 50€ to spend in a toy store, so I bought the Fluffy Encounter set. I have to say it's pretty good. 

The minifigs are... more of the 1st year trio, which I'm really getting sick of. I hadn't noticed that Ron had a different torso before, so I guess that's cool. Fluffy is less ugly than I thought, it's pretty posable, still, not that good of a build, mostly because of the black and light grey elements which feel out of place.

As for the cards, I got Bertie Bott and Olympe Maxime (6 cards so far, 0 repeats - the Advent Calendar is probably the last set I'll get, so I hope I get 2 new cards).

The build itself doesn't work that much as a standalone (either the top of the tower is awkwardly unattached, or the trapdoor has no use). It also feels pretty empty. t's a great expansion tho. I already have the Polyjuice Potion and First Flight sets, so I can't wait to make an even bigger Hogwarts display (I currently can't access my sets for like 2 weeks, so that kinda sucks).

But this set made me realise how much I love this year's wave, and how I think it's my favourite Harry Potter wave ever. The way you can connect all the Hogwarts sets is absolutely amazing. Can't wait for next year 

[krimimimi]

2 hours ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

In general, we should brace ourselves for remakes next year. We‘re entering the fifth year, so those are fair game  We should consider ourselves lucky thus far, we didn‘t even have any true remakes in the soft reboot this year (CoS doesn‘t count for me because it includes much more than just the GH), but next year? 

For me, that made the CoS even worse. I can skip remakes, but when they cover something new, then it becomes more difficult. Hogwarts Express? I don't need another. But they'll do something cynical like including Hogsmeade Station, and then it won't be quite such an easy pass anymore. 

[El Primo]

18 hours ago, DBlegonerd7 said:

I would love to see some sets (it’s my wishlist here).

1.) Gringotts’ Bank

2.) Durstrang Ship

3.) Hogmeade Train Station

4.) Hogmeade Village (Hog’s Head, and a few more…)

5.) Shrieking Shack

6.) Number 12 Grimmewald Place

7.) Third Task with some hedges (small set)

8.) Second Task 

I’m not sure how I feel about massive D2c version of Hogwarts Express…. Nahhh for me. 

I am thinking a Shrieking Shack and Hog's Head can be placed in one set of Hogsmid. Additional houses are not needed.

In any case, I am waiting for a set with the Ministry of Magic (like D2C), Gringotts, Knockturn Alley and a Leaky Cauldron (as an addition to the D2C Diagon Alley) and the Battle for Hogwarts (third D2C). It would be amazing and the best year of Harry Potter's history in Lego.

[Seaber]

Assuming we see nothing more of Diagon Alley or the introduction of Knockturn, there are still bags of potential non-remakes for the early films. One thing I have high hopes for next year is we will get a few more animals off the list. This year in the sets we got Fluffy, the Basilisk and the Cornish Pixies, but in 2021 there was Grawp, Centaurs, the new owl, the hare patronus and otter patronus.

 

Some (or all!) of the Troll in the Bathroom, Norbert, Proper Crookshanks, the Grim and Mere people/Grindylows are exciting possibilities.