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Set 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow
Harry Potter

Hogwarts Whomping Willow

The Whomping Willow is one of the most recognisable locations in the Harry Potter world, and this 754-piece set pairs the swinging tree with an adjoining slice of Hogwarts castle. Six minifigures populate the scene, and 232 unique parts mix tan and reddish brown natural tones with the school's grey stonework and blue accents.

Set number
75953
Year
2018
Pieces
754
Minifigures
6
Theme
Harry Potter
Different parts
232
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 232

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 (35)

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

Minifigures 6

Description

How the tree moves

The build's centrepiece is the tree itself, which uses a built-in mechanism to swing its branches, recreating the willow's signature lashing motion once assembled. Reddish brown dominates the trunk and limbs, while foliage clusters break up the canopy above. That moving feature sets the model apart from a purely static build, since the finished scene can actually be played with rather than only displayed. For a set in this size bracket, a working mechanism of this kind is a fairly distinctive feature.

A slice of the castle

Alongside the tree, the set includes an adjoining section of Hogwarts built in the school's familiar sandstone tones, with tan forming the main walls and light bluish grey covering roof sections and stonework detail. Combined with the tree, that gives the model a scene that mixes nature and architecture rather than focusing on one or the other. Owned on its own, the section still reads as a complete scene rather than depending on other Hogwarts modules to make sense.

A cast built for one scene

Six minifigures come with the model, enough to recreate one of the well-known moments involving the tree without the scene feeling crowded or sparse. That figure count also makes the set worth a look for anyone collecting Harry Potter minifigures specifically, since several characters arrive together in a single box rather than being spread thinly across separate releases. The mix of figures and setting gives the model a clear play focus alongside its display appeal.

Colours worth keeping

The 232 unique parts combine natural tan and reddish brown tones with the grey stonework of the castle and small blue accents around windows and details. That range makes the pieces useful beyond this one build, whether for a custom tree structure or an extension to an existing Hogwarts layout. The parts list on this page sets out every colour and quantity individually, making it easy to check what's available before replacing a missing piece or planning something new.

FAQ

What makes the Whomping Willow set different?
The tree has a built-in mechanism that swings its branches, recreating the lashing motion the willow is known for.
Does the set include part of the castle as well as the tree?
Yes, an adjoining section of Hogwarts is included, built in the school's characteristic sandstone and grey tones.
How many minifigures are included?
Six minifigures come with the set, enough to place several characters around the tree at once.

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