The Lego set is one of the most innovative construction sets that was developed in the last one hundred years. Prior to Lego, the king of construction sets was certainly the Erector Set. With its steel girders, plates and screws and nuts, it was the building toy of the middle part of the last century. Now, the Lego brick has displaced that steel icon, and has become the most dominant toy of its type. In recent years, Lego has begun to broaden its line greatly by creating lines of Lego sets based on major themes, for example, the Harry Potter stories.
One of the most exciting aspects of the Harry Potter novels is the Hogwarts Express, which departs from Platform 9-3/4 at London's King's Cross Station every September 1 at promptly 11:00 O'clock. The train makes the journey to Hogsmeade Station, bringing Harry and his friends to Hogwarts Castle.
The latest version of this classic train, Set 4841, includes the scarlet steam locomotive, a tender car, and a passenger coach. Features of the train include a removable roof on the passenger coach, allowing the passengers to be seated inside. Magnetic couplers are used to keep the cars connected to each other. The entire train set is over 21 inches long. Other accessories included in the set are figures of Harry (of course), Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasly, Luna Lovegood, and Draco Malfoy. Of course, no trip would be complete without the white owl Hedwig! The characters all have their wands, and an invisibility cloak.
The tender car can be opened to hold the wizards' luggage. There is a trolley that is used to bring the ice cream (also included) for snacks during the train ride. Also included in the set is Mr. Weasley's flying car, so that Ron and Harry can fly over the train. In addition to parts for the train itself, the Lego Hogwarts Express set also provides such extras as station clocks, lamp posts, and broomsticks. At platform 9-3/4, the wall spins to reveal the secret platform.
This is the fourth incarnation of the Hogwarts Express that Lego has produced. Prior t o this set, they had created a motorized version, and two non-motorized versions as well. None of these earlier sets are in production, but there are a few new sets available from secondary sources. The Model 4708 set has 410 pieces. It includes platform 9-3/4 as well as figures for Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermoine Granger.
The Lego Hogwarts Express Model 4708 was the initial version of the Hogwarts Express created by Lego. This set includes Platform 9-3/4 with its spinning wall. The figures included with the set are Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermoine Granger. They have their wands, and an owl travels with them.
The second version of the Hogwarts Express is Model 4758. The figures provided with this set are Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermoine Granger, Professor Lupin, and a Dementor. The top of the engine boiler can be lifted off to reveal a secret compartment. This version of the set includes the parts for Hogsmeade Station.
The third previous version of the Hogwarts Express is the Model 10132. It was produced in 2004. It is quite unique, being the only motorized version of the train that Lego ever produced. It also features Hogsmeade Station, and has the same mini-figures as set 4758. The set includes a circular track, plus a speed control for the train. In addition to the engine, the train includes a tender car, and the passenger coach.
If you have a Harry Potter fanatic on your gift list, or if you happen to be a fan yourself, check the links below and get your set ordered, before they are sold out! This new set will probably sell out very quickly.
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