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Set 76449 Chomping Monster Book of Monsters
Harry Potter

LEGO® Chomping Monster Book of Monsters

Set 76449 recreates the notorious Monster Book of Monsters from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as a working build. With 519 pieces and a single minifigure, the model captures the moment the book snaps shut on whoever is holding it.

Set number
76449
Year
2025
Pieces
519
Minifigures
1
Theme
Harry Potter
Different parts
125
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 125

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Spare parts (17)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

A book with a bite

The Monster Book of Monsters is one of the most memorable props from the third Harry Potter film, mainly because it fights back instead of sitting still to be read. Set 76449 builds in exactly that behaviour: a mechanism lets you open and close the cover, recreating the book's signature snap. At 519 pieces the model has enough substance to sell both the outer binding and the moving pages convincingly. The included minifigure rounds out the scene and is a reminder that, however fierce it looks, this book is officially required reading for Care of Magical Creatures class.

Earthy tones for a worn leather cover

Reddish Brown, Tan, Black and Dark Brown make up the colour scheme, together giving the impression of scuffed leather and aged paper. This restrained palette sets the set apart from brighter Harry Potter releases and sits comfortably next to other wizarding-world props on a shelf. The colour choice also reinforces the rough, almost living look that made the book so unsettling on screen. Anyone who already owns Hogwarts-themed sets will find these muted browns and tans blend into an existing collection rather than competing with it for attention.

125 elements behind a simple palette

Despite the limited range of colours, the set uses 125 different elements for details such as teeth, page structure and the internal mechanism. The full parts list on this page shows every element with its colour, which is particularly useful if you're hunting for a single missing piece after building, or if you picked up the set second-hand without instructions. It keeps an unusually shaped model like this one easy to track. With a moving mechanism involved, it's worth checking the list to see exactly which specialised pieces make the hinge and bite action work.

A display piece with a party trick

Unlike a set built purely to sit still, this model rewards interaction: the hinged mechanism turns it into a small show-piece for a desk or shelf. The included minifigure rounds out the scene and adds appeal for collectors hunting for distinctive wizarding-world props rather than another castle or vehicle. For Harry Potter fans wanting something different from the usual builds, it offers a welcome change of pace. Its compact footprint also means the finished model fits comfortably in spaces where a large Hogwarts set simply wouldn't.

FAQ

What does set 76449 represent?
It recreates the Monster Book of Monsters, the biting textbook for Care of Magical Creatures from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Does the book actually move?
Yes, a built-in mechanism opens and snaps the cover shut, recreating the book's well-known bite.
How many pieces and minifigures come with it?
Set 76449 contains 519 pieces made from 125 different elements, along with 1 minifigure.

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