Do you need the LEGO Dimensions console to build this set?

No, the set can be built normally without any console. The Toy Pad functionality requires the matching game and hardware, but the physical build works independently.

Which minifigure comes with this set?

It includes a minifigure tied to the 2016 film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Why does pearl gold appear as a main colour?

Pearl gold is used for accents on magical or special details, standing out against the more muted reddish brown, light bluish grey and black that make up the rest of the set.

Set 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack

Dimensions

LEGO® Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack

71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack is a 261-piece set from the 2016 LEGO Dimensions range, including a minifigure from the film of the same name. Originally built for the Toy Pad video game system, it works just as well as a standalone build. This page covers the key facts and the full parts list.

Set number: 71253
Year: 2016
Pieces: 261
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Dimensions
Different parts: 80

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 80

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 (10)

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

Minifigures 1

Newt Scamander fig-0015594 pieces × 1

Description

A toys-to-life expansion, not just a set

71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack belongs to LEGO Dimensions, a toys-to-life game system launched in 2015 in which physical LEGO builds placed on a Toy Pad unlock new levels and characters inside the video game. With 261 pieces, this is as much a game accessory as a display set, though it builds perfectly well on its own even without the console or software behind it. Story Packs like this one added an entire new game world tied to a specific film licence.

One figure from the wizarding world

The set includes a single minifigure tied to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), most likely Newt Scamander, the film's lead character built around magical creatures in 1920s New York. Alongside the figure, the set includes smaller builds referencing elements from the film. With only 80 unique parts across 261 pieces total, part variety is fairly limited, which points to compact, somewhat repeatable build modules rather than one large centrepiece model.

Dark tones with a gold highlight

Reddish brown, light bluish grey and black are the dominant colours, muted and slightly period-appropriate tones that suit the film's tone. Pearl gold appears as a deliberate accent, the kind of finish LEGO often reserves for magical or special items within the wider Harry Potter universe. That mix of restrained base colours and one premium accent sets the set apart visually from brighter City or Ninjago releases from the same year. The full colour breakdown by part is listed further down this page.

Worth having even without the game

You do not need a LEGO Dimensions console to get value from this set. It delivers a minifigure from the Fantastic Beasts licence that was rarely available outside the Dimensions range, which is often the main reason collectors of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sets seek out Story Packs like this one specifically. At 261 pieces, the build itself stays light, keeping the focus on the figure and its accessories. Every part and colour included is listed in full further down this page.

FAQ

Do you need the LEGO Dimensions console to build this set?: No, the set can be built normally without any console. The Toy Pad functionality requires the matching game and hardware, but the physical build works independently.
Which minifigure comes with this set?: It includes a minifigure tied to the 2016 film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Why does pearl gold appear as a main colour?: Pearl gold is used for accents on magical or special details, standing out against the more muted reddish brown, light bluish grey and black that make up the rest of the set.

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