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The scene it builds into does end up feeling better value for money, though, aided by three small sub-assemblies – a bench, lamppost and wanted poster – that breathe life into LEGO Hogsmeade. And while it may not be a true 20th anniversary set in the sense that it doesn’t draw on a specific 2001 release, 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit’s snowy décor does stoke slightly different flames of nostalgia. Hogsmeade appears frequently throughout the Harry Potter story, although this famed location remains notably underrepresented in LEGO sets. 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit therefore seems appealing, particularly because these structures capture appropriate charm. Honeydukes is among the most famous locations in Hogsmeade, serving various fascinating confections to Hogwarts students. This business is owned by Ambrosius Flume, whose new head looks absolutely superb. His friendly and weary expressions capture fantastic personality and I like the understated attire too, including an accurate striped scarf. But it is a fact that their parts quality is on par and in some aspects even better by now than LEGO's own.
Enter the Great Hall, decorated with with two long tables, Dumbledore’s golden-owl lectern and authentic accessories, such as the sorting hat. The LEGO Chamber of Secrets has an iconic circular entrance and a large statue with an opening mouth, revealing a corridor from where the Basilisk snake enters the room. This LEGO Harry Potter set also comes with a posable Basilisk, featuring opening jaws, a head section with 2 rotatable joints, and a tail comprising 3 reconfigurable parts to strike cool poses. And that is something that has to be said and can't be said often enough. TLG might have the moral high ground, but for the top dollar they ask for their sets nowadays they should offer the best quality too (which is even their edict - that they don't follow anymore unfortunately). I appreciate the addition of a lesser-known Hogwarts student here, along with Harry. These two characters both include dark brown wands, matching their previous appearances. Various other accessories are scattered throughout the Hogsmeade buildings. Listed Building Adjacent: 1185 EH Ref 1106715 The Old Bank House, Alliance Building Society and Lloyds Bank, Fore Street, (east side), ChulmleighListed Building Adjacent: 1187 EH Ref 1152642 Stucley House and Tossells House (Stucley House), Fore Street (east side), Chulmleigh Various white wedge plates and tiles adorn the roof, representing gathered snow. The design works nicely, surrounding a dormer window. The consistent angles between roof slopes seem authentic, while the narrow chimneys appear perfect for Hogsmeade. Textured roof tiles would have enhanced the building further, although these exposed studs are fairly successful. LEGO® Harry Potter™ toys contain favourite characters, amazing creatures and familiar locations from the popular movies. They’re an ideal gift for any child wanting to be part of the movie magic. Dean Thomas does incorporate an exclusive double-sided head, including two different smiles. The torso is also unique which is superb, albeit surprising because this design does not appear onscreen. I presume the element has been produced for another character, which has yet to be revealed. Nevertheless, it works nicely here and the medium legs are perfect.
After a long day at the local christmas market, travelers as well as villagers can now indulge themselves with the best food and drink in town! Subsequently they can enjoy a well-deserved night's rest in comfortable rooms upstairs. The thistle on the reverse seems particularly appropriate, given its association with Scotland. Madam Rosmerta also features a unique torso and her medium nougat hair looks wonderful, accurately reflecting the original character. However, this head appears quite regularly and an alternative design would have been preferable, avoiding this unnecessary angry expression. In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. Listed Building Adjacent: 1192 EH Ref 1106717 Homeleigh House (Gilsons), Fore Street, (west side), Chulmleigh The set measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) high, 15.5 in. (40 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep and combines easily with other LEGO® Harry Potter™ sets for extra fun.
While the smaller sets in the 20th anniversary wave are mostly content to rely on the iconic trio plastered on this year’s boxes, 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit leans into the new territory it represents as a set in its minifigure selection, too, bringing us three brand new characters among its seven-strong line-up. Honeydukes owners Mr. Flume and Mrs. Flume are the kind of obscurities you’d never expect to see in minifigure form, but they’re totally in-keeping with the video game vibe this set gives off (having both appeared as playable characters in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4). They’re not the most exciting characters, but for veteran collectors they’re more welcome than, say, another Ron and Hermione. (Although Ron does appear anyway, just cast in gold.) LEGO® building kits satisfy rigorous industry quality standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart perfectly every time – it’s been that way since 1958. We’re talking specifically about the LEGO Harry Potter video games, both of which feature Hogsmeade in levels and as a free play area, and both while covered in snowfall. In that sense, the deliberate design choice to plant 76388 Hogsmeade Village Visit firmly in winter is both accurate to how we see the location portrayed on screen, and plays into the anniversary celebrations in an alternative – but no less welcome – way. — Characters —
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