Harry Potter

The Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow

The Shrieking Shack and the Whomping Willow are two of the most recognisable locations in the Harry Potter series, and set 76407 brings them together in one build. With 773 pieces and 7 minifigures, it is one of the more figure-heavy sets in its size class.

Set number
76407
Year
2022
Pieces
773
Minifigures
7
Different parts
267
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 267

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (22)

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

Minifigures 7

Description

Piece count and detail level

773 pieces and 267 unique parts give this set a good amount of detail for its size, from the shack's crooked walls to the willow's poseable branches and root structure. That part variety means the build leans toward varied, small-scale detailing rather than repetitive sections, which is worth knowing for anyone comparing it with a same-sized set from another theme that uses far fewer unique elements. The mix of interior shack details and an exterior tree build also means the construction techniques change noticeably partway through the instructions, keeping the process from feeling one-note.

Combining two locations

Rather than modelling a single building, the set pairs the leaning Shrieking Shack with the Whomping Willow in one connected scene of structure and landscape. That combination adds more building variety than a house alone would, and it lets fans recreate familiar film moments involving both the tree and the shack instead of just one static room on its own. It also works well as an addition for anyone who already owns other Hogwarts-themed builds and wants to expand the wider scene with a new location.

Seven minifigures for scene-building

Seven minifigures put this set among the more character-rich Harry Potter builds, enough to bring several figures into the scene at once rather than acting out moments with a single character in isolation. That makes it a better fit for anyone planning to recreate specific film scenes than for someone who mainly wants a shelf display without any characters. The generous figure count also pairs well with minifigures from other Harry Potter sets, making it easier to build out a larger group scene across a whole collection.

A muted, weathered palette

Reddish brown and dark brown dominate the weathered wood of the shack and tree, with white and dark bluish grey picking out details such as window frames and stonework on the facade. That restrained colour scheme sits apart from brighter LEGO® themes and suits the eerie, overgrown look of the source material from the books and films. The heavy use of brown and grey tones reinforces the impression of a neglected, isolated building, matching how the location is described in the story. The full colour breakdown is available in the parts list on this page.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with set 76407?
The set includes 7 minifigures, which is above average for a Harry Potter set of this size.
What two locations does the set depict?
It combines the Shrieking Shack and the Whomping Willow, two well-known Harry Potter locations, into one connected scene.
How many pieces and colours are used?
The set has 773 pieces in total, including 267 unique parts, mainly in reddish brown, white, dark bluish grey and dark brown.

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