What does the Talking Sorting Hat in set 76429 do?

A built-in sound module plays lines and sounds from the Harry Potter films at the press of a button.

How many pieces does the set have?

The set is made up of 561 pieces, including 169 unique elements.

Does the set include a minifigure?

Yes, one minifigure from the Harry Potter universe is included.

Harry Potter

Talking Sorting Hat

The Sorting Hat decides which Hogwarts house every new student joins, right from the first Harry Potter book and film. Set 76429 recreates the hat as a display model built from 561 pieces, with one minifigure included. This page lists every part and colour used in the build.

Set number: 76429
Year: 2024
Pieces: 561
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Harry Potter
Different parts: 169

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 169

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

Harry Potter, Sorting Hat fig-0147614 pieces × 1

Description

An icon from the Sorting Ceremony

The Sorting Hat is one of the most recognisable objects in the Harry Potter series, deciding at the yearly ceremony which of the four Hogwarts houses each new student belongs to. This LEGO model recreates the battered, wrinkled felt hat, complete with a stitched face and a folded brim, and is built as a display piece for a shelf rather than a play scene with a setting. One minifigure is included alongside it.

Built-in sound feature

What sets this build apart is a built-in sound module: press a button and the hat plays lines and sounds from the films, going beyond a static display piece. At 561 pieces and 169 unique elements, the set sits in the mid-size bracket, with part of the build going into the electronics housed inside rather than just the outer shape. The sound unit can be completed as its own step, so the electronics come together first before the outer felt shell is built up around them.

Colours and texture of the hat

The colour scheme of reddish brown, black, pearl gold and red recreates the worn felt, stitched seams and golden trim of the hat. The many small reddish brown elements in particular create the folded, wrinkled texture around the hat's point. Anyone wanting an overview before building can check the parts list on this page for every shape and colour used. The red and gold accents are kept deliberately sparse, limited to the mouth and a handful of seams, so the hat still reads as plain, worn fabric overall.

For collectors and series fans

As a display model with a sound effect, this set suits fans after a shelf piece rather than a play set, though it also pairs well with other Hogwarts builds. The included minifigure adds another character to a Harry Potter collection, while the hat itself stands as a self-contained centrepiece. For anyone who already owns other electronic LEGO® sets, the Talking Sorting Hat fits neatly alongside a collection built around sound or light features rather than standard building sets.

FAQ

What does the Talking Sorting Hat in set 76429 do?: A built-in sound module plays lines and sounds from the Harry Potter films at the press of a button.
How many pieces does the set have?: The set is made up of 561 pieces, including 169 unique elements.
Does the set include a minifigure?: Yes, one minifigure from the Harry Potter universe is included.