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Set 75979 Hedwig
Harry Potter

Hedwig

This set builds Hedwig the owl as a large stand-alone model with spread wings, rather than as a small minifigure accessory. It uses 630 pieces across 163 unique parts for the body, head and wings, and comes with 1 minifigure.

Set number
75979
Year
2020
Pieces
630
Minifigures
1
Theme
Harry Potter
Different parts
163
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 163

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 (15)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

Wingspan as the centrepiece

The wide, spread wingspan gives this model its recognisable silhouette and takes up far more space than a simple perched figure would. Feathers are not modelled individually here; instead, overlapping plates and curved elements suggest the texture of plumage, a building technique used across most large brick-built animal figures. The 630 pieces are split between the body, head and two wings, held together by an internal frame sturdy enough to support the outstretched shape while it is on display. The head can also be angled into a lifelike pose, adding a touch of character to what would otherwise be a fairly static build.

White and reddish brown for a natural look

White, black, reddish brown and light bluish grey recreate the speckled plumage of Hedwig the snowy owl as she appears on screen. Reddish brown picks out the speckled pattern across otherwise mostly white wings, while black covers the eyes and beak. Getting that colour distribution to read convincingly across a curved body shape takes 163 unique parts, considerably more variety than a single-colour model of the same size would need. Darker flecks around the head pick out that same speckled look, rather than leaving it a single flat colour.

One minifigure alongside the model

A single minifigure comes with the set, opening up a small play scene alongside the display-focused owl build. The set's real focus, though, is clearly the large owl model itself, which stands freely once finished and is built for display rather than active play. That makes it a good fit for collectors after a shelf piece with a clear link back to the films, rather than builders after a full playset.

Parts worth keeping for other animal builds

Among the 163 unique parts are plenty of curved, wing-shaped elements in white and reddish brown, useful for other bird or animal models beyond this set. The parts list on this page breaks down every element by colour and quantity, handy for tracking down a missing piece or picking out wing and feather parts for your own creations.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 75979 have?
The set contains 630 pieces and 163 unique parts.
Does it include a minifigure?
Yes, 1 minifigure is included alongside the large owl model.
Can Hedwig stand on her own?
Yes, an internal frame supports the body and spread wings, so no separate stand is needed.

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