LEGO Harry Potter - Gryffindor House Banner

There are some interesting building techniques here, such as he construction of the red curtain. The back images in these sets are an interesting way to add additional points of interest without having to fiddle with stickers, although there are some stickers for paintings. I like with the Slytherin set how the bottom two triangular sections can fold in and neatly touch the back to make the set stand on its own with clean 90 degree angles. This set has detailing on the middle section that sticks out, blocking this. -- If that detailing was 2/3rds of a block high, the triangular sections would have fitted neatly under it. The detailing on the crest is interesting and works for the most part. The only bit that doesn't is the bottom 4 flat tile 1x1 circle pieces -- the top two of these could be replaced either by full 1x1 plates, or by the semicircular plates used in the other sets to make the detailing here more continuous. The use of 4 square plates in the banner at the top of the main section -- like in the Slytherin and Hufflepuff sets -- make it easier to see that when viewing at certain angles. It would have been better for all the sets to consistently use the semicircular plates in the bottom of the crest, like is done in the Ravenclaw set. The back of the set could have been sturdier. When holding the sets and opening it up it is easy to slide the back image out of place, especially if this moves above the bottom black tap pieces holding it in place. I wonder how the back image will hold up over time, especially on the corners. Finally, the lack of a solid back makes these difficult to stack on top of each other, as the tap pieces and the bottom support are the only things that come into contact with what's behind it.

I purchased this for my nephew who is a beginner/intermediate level of build skill. We loved building this together. He loves Harry potter and he loves Lego. I liked the figures that came with the set, I loved the idea that this could then be on his wall and that also there are 4 to collect so we can always purchase them for him later in the year for Xmas, Easter and birthdays. So was great. Loved it.

I bought this set for myself to dip my toe into the Lego world. After re reading the Harry Potter books I thought this would be a good set to start with. Now I'm hooked! This set was really easy to build and the instructions were easy to follow. The one part I had a slight issue with was joining the hinged parts of the banner together as if they are not connected securely enough the pieces can fly off and are a bit fiddly to get back on. I think this was more builder error than anything though but something to be aware of when you build. Love the details of the set and the moving images in the background make it extra special.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the parts are very carefully finished, everything fits together, the instructions are very clear, the pictures are clear and well described. Thanks for sending this to me!

My daughter loves this set, it was quite fiddly for her, she's 7 and a beginner builder but we did it together - such a lovely thing to do! The details are fantastic, we loved the holographic design for the background too!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son absolutely loved putting this together. It did not take him too long to get it together. The Legos are very well made and durable, as usual. The colors are nice and bright. I like the banner it makes as well. It makes it more fun for kids. I would most definitely recommend this product to others! It's so much fun!

I can't believe only 73% of those who took the time to write a review would recommend this. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, this set is a MUST! If you are a fan of Lego, this set is a MUST! Seriously. Its is worth while and looks great displayed amongst the other three banners hanging on my bookcase. Thank you, Lego.

My 5 year old son really likes these sets and can't wait to collect more.

I have pretty much every HP lego set and even though they are beautiful, there's less and less building to be done. Fun to play with after but not the building fun that a lego should bring.

It is the worst lego we ever bought. My son was crying today several times. It doest bring any joy. This set is collapsing all the time, very bad connection between parts. It is not possible to play with it at all, as shown on ad. Not worse to buy. It was a present which brings tears.