Hogwarts Whomping Willow 75953 | Harry Potter | LEGO
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LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Whomping Willow (Set 75953)
This action-packed LEGO Harry Potter set allows fans to return to Hogwarts castle and relive one of the most memorable and chaotic moments from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: the desperate race to school in the Flying Ford Anglia. The set features three primary build elements: the imposing, buildable Whomping Willow tree, the iconic Flying Ford Anglia car, and a detailed section of the sprawling Hogwarts castle. The Whomping Willow is central to the action, featuring branches that genuinely spin, ready to capture the unfortunate car, and it also reveals the secret entrance to the mysterious Shrieking Shack tunnel. The accompanying Flying Ford Anglia car is constructed with two opening doors and an opening trunk complete with two suitcases inside, setting the scene for Harry and Ron's dramatic arrival.
The section of Hogwarts castle stands impressively on three levels and includes a main gate, a parapet walk along the top, and three distinct turrets. Inside, builders can explore key locations such as a dormitory furnished with two small beds, a functional potions classroom featuring a worktable perfect for mixing brews, and the formidable office of Professor Severus Snape. The adventure is brought to life by six minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Seamus Finnigan, the caretaker Argus Filch, and Professor Severus Snape, along with a Hedwig owl figure. Play features are rich, encouraging children to spin the tree’s branches to capture the car, then throw it to the ground to help Ron and Harry make their escape and drive through the castle gate. They can then patrol the ramparts alongside Argus Filch and his lantern or join Professor Snape in his classroom to mix various potions. The set is packed with accessory elements to complete the fantasy world, including various potions and cauldrons, five character wands, candles, a lantern, a copy of the Daily Prophet newspaper and a magic spell page, a broom, tables, a chair, various tools, and two inkpots with a quill. For an even grander adventure, this set is designed to combine seamlessly with the separately sold 75954 Hogwarts Great Hall set. Once constructed, the Whomping Willow measures over 7 inches (18 cm) high, 7 inches (20 cm) wide, and 7 inches (20 cm) deep. The Flying Ford Anglia measures over 1 inch (5 cm) high, 4 inches (11 cm) long, and 2 inches (6 cm) wide, and the detailed Hogwarts castle section stands over 10 inches (27 cm) high, 13 inches (35 cm) wide, and 3 inches (8 cm) deep.