Does the Buckbeak set include any minifigures?

No, set 76427 is a pure build of 723 pieces recreating the hippogriff, with no minifigures included.

How many unique parts does the set use?

Of the 723 pieces, 188 are distinct parts and shapes, a fairly wide variety for a single-creature build.

Which colours make up the model?

The build combines white, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and sand blue to recreate Buckbeak's mottled plumage and fur.

Harry Potter

Buckbeak

Buckbeak is the hippogriff from the Harry Potter books and films, closely tied to Hagrid, Draco Malfoy and later Sirius Black. This LEGO® set recreates him purely as a build, with no minifigures included. The full parts list for the model is on this page.

Set number: 76427
Year: 2024
Pieces: 723
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Harry Potter
Different parts: 188

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 188

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 (19)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Troll 480 pieces by BrickbuiltGirl

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Building a creature instead of a building

Hippogriffs combine an eagle's head, wings and front half with a horse's hindquarters, and that mixed anatomy sets the main building challenge here. Rather than stacking straight walls, the model needs angled joints at the neck, wings and legs to hold its shape and pose. At 723 pieces, there is enough material for a proper build session, and the four-legged stance means stability matters more than in a typical set. White, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and sand blue combine to recreate Buckbeak's mottled feathers and fur, and the parts list on this page shows exactly which pieces create that texture.

A display piece, not a play set

Unlike many Harry Potter sets, Buckbeak ships without any minifigures, which puts the focus entirely on the creature itself. That makes it a natural fit for collectors who want a striking display piece on a Harry Potter shelf rather than another scene to play out. Once built, the model can typically be posed with wings spread or folded, depending on how the instructions set the joints. Readers of the books or viewers of the films will recognise the stance from key scenes, from the first flight with Harry to Sirius Black's escape.

188 parts worth knowing

Out of 723 bricks, 188 are distinct parts, including curved elements for the wings and jointed pieces for posable legs – shapes that carry over well to other creature builds. The restrained palette of greys, white and sand blue also pairs easily with other Harry Potter sets or custom creature models. The parts list on this page lets you check each piece individually, useful if you are hunting for a specific wing or joint element that might also turn up elsewhere.

Who this set suits

Buckbeak suits anyone who prefers building a creature over assembling a scene with characters. At 723 pieces it is more demanding than a straightforward building set, since balancing a four-legged pose takes more thought, though the absence of minifigure accessories keeps things focused. As a finished model, it sits comfortably alongside other Harry Potter builds on a shelf. If you are ever unsure where a piece belongs, the complete parts list on this page is the place to check.

FAQ

Does the Buckbeak set include any minifigures?: No, set 76427 is a pure build of 723 pieces recreating the hippogriff, with no minifigures included.
How many unique parts does the set use?: Of the 723 pieces, 188 are distinct parts and shapes, a fairly wide variety for a single-creature build.
Which colours make up the model?: The build combines white, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and sand blue to recreate Buckbeak's mottled plumage and fur.