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Set 71043 Hogwarts Castle
Harry Potter

Hogwarts Castle

At 6,020 pieces, Hogwarts Castle stands among the largest LEGO® Harry Potter sets of its era, recreating the famous wizarding school from the books and films as a sprawling, multi-part build. 608 unique parts provide the detail a structure this size needs, while four minifigures give the castle its first residents. Tan, dark grey, light grey and dark tan create the stonework and tower look the castle is known for.

Set number
71043
Year
2018
Pieces
6,020
Minifigures
4
Theme
Harry Potter
Different parts
608
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 608

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (88)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Description

A build on a cathedral scale

At 6,020 pieces, Hogwarts Castle is a project for several sessions rather than one afternoon. Instead of a single building, it comes together as a connected complex of towers and sections, echoing the aerial views familiar from the films. For fans who want to recreate the school brick by brick, that scale is the whole point — this is not about a quick result but a long-term build. Anyone familiar with the films will spot corners of the build that echo the aerial views of the school.

608 unique parts for fine detail

Out of 6,020 pieces, 608 unique parts show just how finely the model is put together, from tower tops to wall sections to tiny window pieces. Tan, dark grey, light grey and dark tan form the base colours that give the castle its stone, medieval look. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to track down specific shapes for repairs or future rebuilds. Smaller extensions and walkways between the tower sections also add to the sheer number of shapes used.

Four minifigures inside the castle

Four minifigures naturally cannot represent an entire student body at this scale, but they give the model its first personal connection to the story. They combine well with other Harry Potter sets that bring in further characters, while the castle itself works as a central backdrop for scenes from the books and films. The set's focus clearly sits on architecture rather than a large figure collection. That leaves room to gradually add further familiar characters from the story over time.

Who the set suits

With over 6,000 pieces, Hogwarts Castle is aimed at experienced builders or anyone ready to commit real time to one project. As the centrepiece of a Harry Potter collection, it pairs naturally with smaller sets such as the Hogwarts Express or individual house buildings. For anyone who knows the books or films, plenty of familiar details turn up along the way. Even purely as a display piece, the finished model makes a strong visual impact simply through its scale.

FAQ

How does Hogwarts Castle compare in size to other Harry Potter sets?
At 6,020 pieces it is one of the largest sets in the range, recreating the school as a multi-tower complex.
How many minifigures are included?
Four minifigures, which combine well with other Harry Potter sets.
How many unique parts make up the model?
608 unique parts provide the architectural detail across towers, walls and windows.

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