Random set of the day: The Burrow
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 4840 The Burrow, released during 2010. It's one of 6 Harry Potter sets produced that year. It contains 568 pieces and 6 minifigs, and its retail price was US$59.99/£61.99.
It's owned by 7,123 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $218.00, or eBay.
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Looks like Huwbot did not nail the three-pointer I was hoping for. Oh well, 'tis a muggle sport, and I'm sure Mr. Weasley would find it fascinating, but he's going to be a bit preoccupied in this set.
*Obligatory "I had this one!" comment*
Actually, I recently pulled the bits of this one out of a junk drawer and put the whole thing back together, chunk by chunk. Was a fun project for a week lol
Nothing like the iconic Weasley… pig
We’re never getting another $60 Burrow, no less one with six minis. Not that it matters to me, I don‘t buy these anymore.
Never had this, but did get 76437 last year.... must get around to building it!
2010 -2011 Harry Potter was peak.
AH yes, the Harry Potter period when everyone was armed with large sticks :)
That Bellatrix fig was next-level quality for the time.
@WokePope said:
"That Bellatrix fig was next-level quality for the time."
The beginning of The Golden Age.
@ecleme11 said:
"AH yes, the Harry Potter period when everyone was armed with large sticks :) "
Haha, ready to battle it out, with large sticks...
@Lego_lord said:
" @ecleme11 said:
"AH yes, the Harry Potter period when everyone was armed with large sticks :) "
Haha, ready to battle it out, with large sticks..."
At least they aren't pointy... they don't teach you how to defeat men armed with those. ;)
No built in functions to represent the damage it takes in this scene so I guess you just have to kick it or something
I prefer 75980 in terms of accuracy versus value for money, but this one looks decent too. Especially for the time it was released.
@Huw
Why no mention of new BLDP sets? They're another fantastic wave.
Ridiculous GBP price compared to the USD price. Some sets of this time, the UK number was 20% or so below the US number, but when the UK number went above the US one, you knew you were being ripped off. The rate was about 1:1.5 at the time and the VAT does not account for parity or UK > US prices. No wonder these didn't sell that well without discounts.
I got it, but for some reason I ended up only using it for parts.
I believe this was the last Harry Potter set to have an alt build. Said alt build assumed you didn't apply any stickers, though.
I really nice one, and one of the few sets about the movie from back then. Those bushes in dark tan are special too. And in general this was one of the few completely never done before builds of the 2010-2011 sets (seriously, why are we not calling it 'Harry Potter II'?)
@Norikins said:
"I believe this was the last Harry Potter set to have an alt build. Said alt build assumed you didn't apply any stickers, though."
I got excited for a second about back of the box builds, which I recall ceased around 2006. But when I googled it I found it was a Lego Club build. Still fascinating, I had no idea it existed!
https://fortheloveofharry.com/lego-set-4840-the-burrow-cottage/
@BLProductions said:
" @Lego_lord said:
" @ecleme11 said:
"AH yes, the Harry Potter period when everyone was armed with large sticks :) "
Haha, ready to battle it out, with large sticks..."
At least they aren't pointy... they don't teach you how to defeat men armed with those. ;)"
I understood that reference @BLProductions !
So this rickety building will remain standing for another day!