The Chamber of Secrets 4730 | Harry Potter | LEGO
Box Condition 8.5/10
The LEGO Harry Potter 4730 The Chamber of Secrets set, released in 2002, truly stands out as a classic and highly collectible piece for fans of the Wizarding World! This set meticulously recreates the iconic Chamber of Secrets from the second Harry Potter book and film, allowing builders to delve deep into its mysteries.
The Chamber itself is thoughtfully designed, featuring a striking likeness of Salazar Slytherin's face from which a magnificent LEGO Basilisk emerges. This formidable creature adds significant play and display value to the set. Up on the second floor, you'll find a detailed rendition of Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom, complete with an interactive feature: it opens up, as if spoken to in Parseltongue, to reveal the hidden entrance to the Chamber of Secrets below. As the inscription warns, "Enemies of the heir, beware!"
This set is brimming with interactive features that bring the movie scenes to life. A trapdoor in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom provides the dramatic reveal of the Chamber's entrance. Dumbledore's pet Phoenix, Fawkes, is included as a superb custom-molded LEGO element, ready to assist Harry in his perilous journey. Key movie details are also present, such as The Sorting Hat and The Sword of Godric Gryffindor, which Harry Potter famously uses to slay the Basilisk. A particularly nice touch is the inclusion of Tom Riddle's diary, a beautifully printed LEGO element designed to be "stabbed" by the Basilisk's glow-in-the-dark fangs, replicating a pivotal moment from the story.
This is indeed a great classic LEGO Harry Potter set and remains highly collectible, with the rare LEGO Basilisk making up almost a third of the set's value due to its unique design and importance. It's perfectly themed to match the thrilling scenes in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and even includes a fantastic Gilderoy Lockhart minifigure in the rare LEGO sand red color, adding to its appeal for collectors. The ability to compare the LEGO minifigures to their movie counterparts and re-tell the story in LEGO form provides an engaging and imaginative play experience.