While I’m not really a fan of Harry Potter, I like the sand green recolor of the crystal piece & I hope this opens the door to more licensed architecture sets in this style in the future. Lego has so many IPs this scale would be perfect for.
Yes! There's so much potential at this scale. This is why I'm glad they've been leaning into the midi-scale ships for Star Wars too. You still get the whole thing for a fraction of the price. Imagine Lord of the Rings microscale stuff.... Ahhhhhh
With Lord of the Rings, the possibilities of architecture-style sets are nearly endless. Though I do also like the minifigure-scale style approach used for Rivendell
This is the set I've always wanted. Ever since the big Hogwarts castle realized, I hoped Lego would come with a Hogwarts grounds Architecture style set. If this came out 2 or 3 years ago, this would be my favorite Lego set. I am not much of a Harry Potter fan now, but I still might buy it.
@@CheeseyStudios Thank you for the recommendation. I've bought it and I've build it and I think it is amazing. In the Netherlands I found it for only €140, which is a great value.
As someone who grew up with the first original sets of Harry Potter, it's been a delight to see the new sets from 2018 and onwards. I haven't bought any Lego, except for the Lego office (which actually was a spontaneous gift from my girlfriend) for myself since in like 20ish years. I do walk into the Lego store sometimes just to marvel at what the kids get to play with nowadays, or when I visit friends with kids (guilty pleasure is buying and gifting LEGO). Even though Rivendell has tempted me, this however might be the first set that I'll buy since I was a kid. Perfect size and lovely details. Something I can display in my livingroom or office. Thank you for the great video!
Rivendell's a beauty, but I love how much you get in this small package here. It's size and price are very manageable, and I think you'd enjoy this one a lot if you end up purchasing it!
@@CheeseyStudios Felt like this deserved an update. I got the set two days ago and finished building it yesterday evening. Loved it and it looks even better in person! Opted to remove the boat and flying coach as, for me, they distracted me from the awesome castle build. Been so much fun, will probably buy another set at one point!
Love when lego embraces the tight clearances and uses half plate offset techniques on their micro builds 😩👌 the bars on top of the windows is sooo nice And the axle hole windows 😤🤌
@@CheeseyStudiosand the amount of SNOT 😩 not sure if I missed it in the video, but is hagrids hut also represented in the build? Can't imagine it not being there haha
I completetly forgot this set existed! I think it's an amazing set. I really like how this one includes some of the surroundings and the fact that this is the complete castle unlike 71043 that was missing the greenhouses for example. It's also way more affordable than the other microscale Hogwarts. And even though the durmstrang ship is kind of unnecessary as you said, I think that it adds a little bit more color to the front of the castle. It's also nice that the whomping willow was included with the flying Ford Anglia.
They did a nice job of including stuff from a good chunk of the movies. It made the build process all the more enjoyable too, seeing these very recognizable locations!
I remember when I was a child, I was so obsessed by the first main HP set (main tower and common room) and I never get it cause It was too much expensive for my parents budget. I remember I dreamed about it during my childhood nights. The big one set its amazing but I really can not afford it, and I’ve not enough space for keep it anyway. I bought this one yesterday, can’t wait to build it! Finally, after 12 years, like a dream comes true! Ordered from Lego online shop, with the micro scale quidditch polybag and gringotts vault for free. Amazing. Nice video, really needed it before spend 170€ 😅
I pre-ordered this earlier in the week, so excited to receive it! I've been wanting the Hogwarts castle but never had the room or the spare money for it, but this set will be able to scratch that itch without breaking the bank
That really is what makes this one so great. It feels like you get more castle for far less money! Glad you held out on the old one - I think this one's even better.
The interesting fact that they included in the instructions at 1:21 annoys THE HELL outa me bc the quad wasn’t where any of that took place, it was the courtyard outside of the clock tower which is my personal favorite section of Hogwarts and THE ONE SECTION OF THE CASTLE THEY CHOSE TO OMIT FROM THIS MODEL.
I'm kind of an irrational obsessive on the different versions of the castle design, so this is a fun thing to see - it's the Half Blood Prince Version, although sadly they have had to leave out the Clock Tower at the back of the Quad, and its wooden bridge to Hagrid's and the Owlery. HBP isn't my favourite version but it benefits from the utterly majestic Astronomy tower, and as the version which physically exists on display today, it's decisively the easiest to create a model out of. Looks really good! I'd love a CoS version as well, some day - it's remarkable how much it's changed.
@@CheeseyStudios There's a really good blog called Hogwarts 4D that's has 3D modelling of various versions of the castle. It's sadly on hiatus atm but it's a treat to read through its back catalogue.
Well you can also still buy the Mould King knock off magic castle set, which is larger and really delivers on the grounds side of the "Hogarts castle ands grounds" title. The MK set does have the rear part of the castle with the bell tower, the bell tower courtyard, the wooden bidge, Hagrids hut, to owlery and the quiddich pitch. It is a non licensed set, however. And the new Lego set is not bad either, quite the contrary.
I know that there are a lot of different inconsistencies with the Hogwartz model and layout, so I would use this as a reference to build something bigger.
I have been so excited for this set since it leaked. For me a definite day 1 purchase. As always a fantastic review, thank you. Cannot wait for Friday 💖
That's from the House Banners from earlier this year! Really fun part though, and I'm glad to see it starting to show up in other sets: th-cam.com/video/bmuY-02A76Q/w-d-xo.html
i honestly would rather get this than a normal scale hogwarts there's just so much more details packed into this one the deisginers did a super good job with this one also cant wait to see that greengots review
When I first saw this set I didn’t think much of it but It’s still a very cool microscale set and great for those who can’t justify picking up the giant $500 Hogwarts. It’s also really neat how this set incorporates different parts of the grounds and the lake that just couldn’t fit in the original larger kit. The on thing i wish was different was the minifig choice the architect is kinda cool but for a lot of fans who don’t normally collect lego I think there may have been some better minifig choices. Any who great vid Caleb you really changed my mind on this set (as I find your review’s consistently doing) so thanks for all you do 🧀🧀🧀
Yeah pick one up basically new condition in a $5 bag of bricks at a flea market there was also some original clones pilots not a huge SW fan but still cool and for two of them it about $20 so one of my better deals
It's definitely still better than the 2018 microscale, or putting all the playsets together too. The most bang for your buck in terms of space (and cost, too, ha!)
I really love this set it has so much detail and feels like a really completed and full build. The sculpting in the rocks looks really good, the building look great, and its an overall 10/10 set at a more affordable pricepoint than the original Also, the boat is really nice. Plus no stickers!? Top teir set.
It loods really great, but instead of the ship, the carriage and specially the minifigure I would have like to see Hagrid's hut. I mean: it's part of the terrain and the whomping willow is on the set. So why not Hagrid's hut? It seems like Lego has forgotten that famous place, because it is not made for years in which series or set about Hogwarts.
On the map unfortunately it's just a bit far away from the castle, so the set would have had to have been significantly larger and more expensive to include it 😪
Me who bought the old hogwarts and built a moc of this scale hogwarts myself… this is a really cool set but after spending $500 on that and building my own smaller version it’s hard to justify this lol
@@CheeseyStudios Just like my winged basilisk who stole a turkey, I find it too funny to fix it back to normal. My advent calendar will always have the golden Dumbledore statue with a staff.
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As a lover of small tan parts, I approve
It is a very nice tan parts pack!
I like that they are making more pieces for micro
Top tier Lego colour
While I’m not really a fan of Harry Potter, I like the sand green recolor of the crystal piece & I hope this opens the door to more licensed architecture sets in this style in the future. Lego has so many IPs this scale would be perfect for.
Yes! There's so much potential at this scale. This is why I'm glad they've been leaning into the midi-scale ships for Star Wars too. You still get the whole thing for a fraction of the price. Imagine Lord of the Rings microscale stuff.... Ahhhhhh
And also the dark Green ice cream piece
I was disappointed to see how little there was in the way of architecture sets for the last few years, and I would absolutely love this.
With Lord of the Rings, the possibilities of architecture-style sets are nearly endless. Though I do also like the minifigure-scale style approach used for Rivendell
This is the set I've always wanted. Ever since the big Hogwarts castle realized, I hoped Lego would come with a Hogwarts grounds Architecture style set. If this came out 2 or 3 years ago, this would be my favorite Lego set. I am not much of a Harry Potter fan now, but I still might buy it.
I'd still recommend it if you have the cash for it. It's a fun build and really great model! If nothing else, it makes for a great parts pack too.
@@CheeseyStudios Thank you for the recommendation. I've bought it and I've build it and I think it is amazing. In the Netherlands I found it for only €140, which is a great value.
As someone who grew up with the first original sets of Harry Potter, it's been a delight to see the new sets from 2018 and onwards. I haven't bought any Lego, except for the Lego office (which actually was a spontaneous gift from my girlfriend) for myself since in like 20ish years. I do walk into the Lego store sometimes just to marvel at what the kids get to play with nowadays, or when I visit friends with kids (guilty pleasure is buying and gifting LEGO). Even though Rivendell has tempted me, this however might be the first set that I'll buy since I was a kid. Perfect size and lovely details. Something I can display in my livingroom or office. Thank you for the great video!
Rivendell's a beauty, but I love how much you get in this small package here. It's size and price are very manageable, and I think you'd enjoy this one a lot if you end up purchasing it!
@@CheeseyStudios I think I will! I immediately ordered it after writing my comment. Should arrive somewhere next week. Very excited and thanks again!
@@CheeseyStudios Felt like this deserved an update. I got the set two days ago and finished building it yesterday evening. Loved it and it looks even better in person! Opted to remove the boat and flying coach as, for me, they distracted me from the awesome castle build. Been so much fun, will probably buy another set at one point!
Love when lego embraces the tight clearances and uses half plate offset techniques on their micro builds 😩👌 the bars on top of the windows is sooo nice
And the axle hole windows 😤🤌
It's a verrryyy satisfying build.
@@CheeseyStudiosand the amount of SNOT 😩 not sure if I missed it in the video, but is hagrids hut also represented in the build? Can't imagine it not being there haha
I completetly forgot this set existed! I think it's an amazing set. I really like how this one includes some of the surroundings and the fact that this is the complete castle unlike 71043 that was missing the greenhouses for example. It's also way more affordable than the other microscale Hogwarts. And even though the durmstrang ship is kind of unnecessary as you said, I think that it adds a little bit more color to the front of the castle. It's also nice that the whomping willow was included with the flying Ford Anglia.
I agree, the ship adds a nice pop of colour that was really needed.
They did a nice job of including stuff from a good chunk of the movies. It made the build process all the more enjoyable too, seeing these very recognizable locations!
@@CheeseyStudios just missing the quidditch field, otherwise it’s perfect
@@bobbyc912there's instructions for an expansion to this on Rebrickable that includes the Quidditch field, just FYI.
I love the recolour of the ore piece, it looks very nice in sand green lol
It is quite fun - that'll have a few useful applications I bet!
Thx Cheesey! Just ordered this set as I don't have room for the big set! Always appreciate your reviews! 💕
I remember when I was a child, I was so obsessed by the first main HP set (main tower and common room) and I never get it cause It was too much expensive for my parents budget. I remember I dreamed about it during my childhood nights.
The big one set its amazing but I really can not afford it, and I’ve not enough space for keep it anyway.
I bought this one yesterday, can’t wait to build it! Finally, after 12 years, like a dream comes true!
Ordered from Lego online shop, with the micro scale quidditch polybag and gringotts vault for free. Amazing.
Nice video, really needed it before spend 170€ 😅
That's awesome! Glad you were able to fill that Hogwarts-shaped hole in your heart ❤️
I pre-ordered this earlier in the week, so excited to receive it! I've been wanting the Hogwarts castle but never had the room or the spare money for it, but this set will be able to scratch that itch without breaking the bank
That really is what makes this one so great. It feels like you get more castle for far less money! Glad you held out on the old one - I think this one's even better.
The interesting fact that they included in the instructions at 1:21 annoys THE HELL outa me bc the quad wasn’t where any of that took place, it was the courtyard outside of the clock tower which is my personal favorite section of Hogwarts and THE ONE SECTION OF THE CASTLE THEY CHOSE TO OMIT FROM THIS MODEL.
Genuinely a very gorgeous set, and love the prints! I'll need to pick it up sometime!
Another incredible video! I love your editing style. One of my favorite TH-cam channels!
Thank you! ❤️
May be my first Harry Potter set in a lot of years. It looks absolutely great and wouldn’t take up to much space. 😊
The sheer amount of space the 2018 castle took off was its biggest flaw. Plus, I really love how they did the terrain on this one, too.
One of my favorite lego microscale building
The designer here did a really great job!
I'm kind of an irrational obsessive on the different versions of the castle design, so this is a fun thing to see - it's the Half Blood Prince Version, although sadly they have had to leave out the Clock Tower at the back of the Quad, and its wooden bridge to Hagrid's and the Owlery.
HBP isn't my favourite version but it benefits from the utterly majestic Astronomy tower, and as the version which physically exists on display today, it's decisively the easiest to create a model out of. Looks really good! I'd love a CoS version as well, some day - it's remarkable how much it's changed.
I'm glad you mentioned that! I'm not nearly as up-to-date on my versions, but I was very curious as to which one it was.
@@CheeseyStudios There's a really good blog called Hogwarts 4D that's has 3D modelling of various versions of the castle. It's sadly on hiatus atm but it's a treat to read through its back catalogue.
Well you can also still buy the Mould King knock off magic castle set, which is larger and really delivers on the grounds side of the "Hogarts castle ands grounds" title. The MK set does have the rear part of the castle with the bell tower, the bell tower courtyard, the wooden bidge, Hagrids hut, to owlery and the quiddich pitch. It is a non licensed set, however.
And the new Lego set is not bad either, quite the contrary.
This version is on my Sept list.. its perfect to display and doesn't take up loads of room. Great looking set. Great job on the video.. keep being you
Thanks, Grumpy.
Got mine on Monday, looking forward to starting it! I’m finishing up the Rivendell set and on the last section…
Happy building! You've got some great models to work on by the sound of it :D
@@CheeseyStudios Thank you very much. It’s been a busy month, I also got the Lighthouse and that was a fun build. I think those 3 sets are stand outs.
I love micro scale builds I think it just looks so cool.
It really does. It's just perfect for its size!
I know that there are a lot of different inconsistencies with the Hogwartz model and layout, so I would use this as a reference to build something bigger.
That's a good point!
Can you make an extended version of the outro? It's so calming, it's the only outro I actually finish watching!
I have been so excited for this set since it leaked. For me a definite day 1 purchase. As always a fantastic review, thank you. Cannot wait for Friday 💖
Glad you enjoyed! You're gonna love this set. It definitely lives up to (and exceeds) the hype!
As a lover of small tan parts I see this as an absolute win.
Those micro-scale trees are adorable!
ikr? I can definitely see people bulk ordering those for other microscale MOCs!
What about that weird light bluish gray 2x2 round tile piece used for the walkways? Is that a new piece for this set?
That's from the House Banners from earlier this year! Really fun part though, and I'm glad to see it starting to show up in other sets: th-cam.com/video/bmuY-02A76Q/w-d-xo.html
Finally a set of the whole castle and not just a piece of it. I wanted this kind of set since I was a kid.
Same here! Dream come true
Il manque quand même la partie tour de l'horloge et le pont en bois ...
A really solid set, love the trees
Such fun recolors! Simple, yet very effective
Really enjoyed the review, thank you, I have subscribed.
Thank you! Glad to have you here.
i kinda wish it included hagrids hut and the quidditch field but i understand thats a lot to ask for...
Could make for a great custom expansion!
i honestly would rather get this than a normal scale hogwarts there's just so much more details packed into this one the deisginers did a super good job with this one also cant wait to see that greengots review
Definitely agree with ya. I love that a build like this has all the terrain and stuff too!
When I first saw this set I didn’t think much of it but It’s still a very cool microscale set and great for those who can’t justify picking up the giant $500 Hogwarts. It’s also really neat how this set incorporates different parts of the grounds and the lake that just couldn’t fit in the original larger kit. The on thing i wish was different was the minifig choice the architect is kinda cool but for a lot of fans who don’t normally collect lego I think there may have been some better minifig choices. Any who great vid Caleb you really changed my mind on this set (as I find your review’s consistently doing) so thanks for all you do 🧀🧀🧀
*has crisis because new power miners crystal color to collect*
Do you have the chrome green one 😮
Yeah pick one up basically new condition in a $5 bag of bricks at a flea market there was also some original clones pilots not a huge SW fan but still cool and for two of them it about $20 so one of my better deals
I've been looking forward to this set since it was announced, so excited!!
Love seeing another new vid by you! Can’t wait for next episode of your minecraft series!
Just a few more days! :D
@@CheeseyStudios Awesome! Can’t wait to see an amazing snowy village added to the moc!
Definitely picking it up day 1 with the GWP
That's a solid plan 👌
Wow, this makes me glad I missed out on the 2018 version! I’m definitely gonna have to pick this one up.
This is definitely the superior model in my opinion. I love the 2018 one, but it's just too big.
@hollyonfilm recommended you for HP reviews of just released sets. Subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your content!
That's fantastic! Holly is great, and I sure enjoy her Harry Potter content too. Glad to have you here!
Wow it’s a bigger build footprint than I thought. Definite day one pickup for me, then buy a brickheads set for the GWP
I don't think the official pictures did it justice!
When i first saw this , I'm that person who pulls out their credit card and slam it on the table.
lol xD I'm sure you're not alone!
I still can’t tell if I want this. It looks so small but would still take up so much room haha
It's definitely still better than the 2018 microscale, or putting all the playsets together too. The most bang for your buck in terms of space (and cost, too, ha!)
i live like 3 mins away from where they filmed all the shots of hogwarts
That's so cool :O
Were I a Harry Potter fan, I'd be absolutely popping off. This is an incredible build, and Nano is my preferred scale
I do hope they make more stuff like this for other themes too!
all those window pieces would make a great build for a far off church or castle in my city
That'd be awesome! I'm excited to use the new prints in future MOCs too.
Seeing all the roofs, turrets, and towers....are all very in--_spire_--ing
What would we do without you, Roddlez?
@@CheeseyStudios Says the master of puns
My brother got the 2018 version for Christmas when it was the second largest set in the world but now it the sixth😢
Crazy how things have changed in such a relatively short amount of time...
Now for a Mount Olympus build for the coming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series coming this spring. 🤞
Awesome set
I really love this set it has so much detail and feels like a really completed and full build. The sculpting in the rocks looks really good, the building look great, and its an overall 10/10 set at a more affordable pricepoint than the original
Also, the boat is really nice. Plus no stickers!? Top teir set.
I can't think of any complaints for this one either! It's every thing a microscale Hogwarts should be.
You know It’s a good day when he uploads
:)
I love the amount of small tan parts.
Can never go wrong with those!
Oh wow, this is so cool, didnt even know it released
It really has flown under the radar!
I just finished the modular hogwarts and now this comes out 😢
RIP
not a big harry potter fan, but if i wasnt more interested it SW sets i would get this
This set is genuinely amazing!
I was really surprised by it too. It really has been overshadowed by Gringotts, but this is just so perfectly executed.
I actually have the old builder of Hogwarts and never thought it was a person’s statue 😅
It's a pretty niche 'character' 🤣
I LOVE this set. It's soo cool.
Are you gonna review the gringotts bank too?
Yeah! Tomorrow at 9am EST :)
@@CheeseyStudios sweet
this is unfortunately way above my budget but I love the looks of it.
they did a great job!
I was really impressed with this one. The price is a pity, but certainly not unreasonable for the amount of castle you get here.
This was one of my absolute favorite HP sets I've put together!
I personally prefer the 2019 Hogwarts castle but I do like this review and this set is cool! Keep up the good work my guy 😎
Glad you liked the video, thank you!
Dude you NEED to review the Gringott’s Bank set
Tomorrow 👌
Building it, despite che useless pieces (green, orange, blue, red, ...) during the construction (but it's normal in lego) is awesome
It was a pretty fascinating build - much different than what we usually get!
This castle is bite size nom nom nom 😃😃😃
It loods really great, but instead of the ship, the carriage and specially the minifigure I would have like to see Hagrid's hut. I mean: it's part of the terrain and the whomping willow is on the set. So why not Hagrid's hut? It seems like Lego has forgotten that famous place, because it is not made for years in which series or set about Hogwarts.
On the map unfortunately it's just a bit far away from the castle, so the set would have had to have been significantly larger and more expensive to include it 😪
@@CheeseyStudios well, a little change could do no harm to my opinion.
Me who bought the old hogwarts and built a moc of this scale hogwarts myself… this is a really cool set but after spending $500 on that and building my own smaller version it’s hard to justify this lol
If you already have something like this, I think you can pass - it's just that cool minifigure you'll be missing out on!
i am getting money
then i'll get this
(is this set out yet)
It's officially out, yeah! Saw it at the LEGO Store last weekend :D
0:42 That's who it's supposed to be!? I always thought it was a weird dumbledore statue.
🤣
@@CheeseyStudios Just like my winged basilisk who stole a turkey, I find it too funny to fix it back to normal. My advent calendar will always have the golden Dumbledore statue with a staff.
The big version is too expensive and too unwieldy - def can’t display it unless u have a big home. I looooooooooooove this
100% agree. I had to take apart the old microscale one years ago because I had no where to store it. But I can keep this one around forever!
Very cool!
I was really impressed with this set too. It made for an unexpected (but very welcome) surprise this year!
Hate to hate, but so much better than Ashnflash
🤣 Thank you lolol - this comment made my day
As an owner of the bigger one the increase of detail in this one was cool but depressing 😭
ikr D,,,,,,:
@@CheeseyStudios I will be resuming my membership shortly btw, goofy gap year economics here lool
@@dentyH All good. ❤️ Hope to see ya in there again soon!
Swoon worthy coloration.
I am only excited for new crystal color lol.
I just dont like microscale builds, even if I adore some details.
That's totally valid. It's nice to look at, but there's nothing to do with a set like this beyond that
This is awesome! The price tho gonna make me poor :(
The good news is that it's not nearly as bad as the old microscale Hogwarts in Gringotts. But yeah, LEGO always do be doing the expensive RIP
I don’t know what to get now! Hogwarts or Gringotts!
That's a tough one. I do have my Gringotts review coming out tomorrow, so hopefully that'll help you make up your mind!
It’s already here in England 🏴
Nice! I have seen quite a few early reviews, so I figured it had shown up somewhere!
@@CheeseyStudios I’m just mad about the new blind boxes for the Marvel CMF… Hopefully this isn’t a permanent change?
I sure hope they revert it. I do think it will have a negative impact on sales, and certainly has had a negative impact on the company's reputation.
Sand green crystals 🤯
Bonkers, right??
Love love love!
Wow!
NO STICKERS!!!!! YIPEEEE😆😆😆
Gotta love that!
Glad I didn’t shell out for the $400+ set and getting this one instead
Indeed - this one is superior!
Wait till Lego makes another micro scale hogwarts in a few years from now😂
Ah, probably 😅 This'll be hard to top, though!
@@CheeseyStudios yeah😂
I thought the hogwarts castle from 2018 was microscale. Isn’t this nanoscale?
Microscale just means small, so they're both microscale!
I wish I owned this, it's super cool!
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WHERE IS HAGRIDS HUT??????
That would be past the Clock Tower and wooden bridge, which weren't included here. It does make the set ripe for a custom expansion though!