LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – Collectors' Edition, Iconic Replica Model Steam Train From The Films, Memorabilia Gift For Adults, 76405

Although the number of pieces was, at first, daunting and the number of bags of bricks was a LOT, the build process was a lot of fun and the level of detail in the set was extraordinary. If I could change anything about the set, it would be to have mounted the wheels on standard Lego gauge bogeys - even if the body of the train remained the same width. I don't think it would have affected stability all that much. Even if I were to custom build track to this set's gauge however, it still lacks moving bogeys, so curved track would be impossible. All that said, it's a minor concern as the entire model is in its own right totally excellent. All I have to do now is put up a suitably hefty shelf to display it proudly in a suitably prominent place.

I received this as a gift from my partner. It's a fantastic set with lots of Easter eggs that reference to different films. There are a lot of pieces but it doesn't seem to overwhelming as it comes with 4 books. I didn't use the books, I used the instructions online which helped me more. It's a great size but I did receive 9 extra mini wheels that have no use. I was convinced I built it wrong but it seems there were just extra? Unsure what I'm going to use them for but better to have too many than not enough!

I Love this set. The attention to detail is beautiful.

It was my first collector's edition set and boy, am I in love. The minute detail, the stories in the instructions, it was a magical build and displays beautifully.

I absolutely love this set. Build was enjoyable, with a few tricky parts. Looks great. I think the price point is justified, as parts are unique to the build. It's truly a great value. I recommend this train to avid Hogwarts collectors. I love all the characters, they look so cute in their placed positions. As well we are able to light up the interior of each sitting area. Kudos to the designer of this set. Thank You! Great build experience.

This set has absolute amazing detail there's no doubting that and it's certainly a collectors piece but for the price I'd expect motorisation of the train and compatible track for this. It's very big and you'll need sufficient space to display it, on to the STICKERS never should you see stickers in a LEGO set and certainly shouldn't see them in a set of this price, every brick should be printed in this set LEGO!!!! The building took more or less 2 full days although I didn't go at it straight through I did have breaks. The platform is left open at the back side this for me should have been closed off like it is at the front whether you can see it or not shouldn't make a difference. The light bricks to light up the sections of the carriage are a nice touch. Overall if you're a LEGO Harry Potter collector then I'd recommend it, if you're looking for more playability then I'd look away

Bigger than I thought, many scenes from different movies, would maybe have preferred some more characters like Cho or Neville instead of the generic characters, but an excellent adventure

I loved this build it was quite complex so it kept me busy. It's got a lot of detail. I would have liked the lid to come off in one piece so people can see more of the detail, however the lights in the windows portray scenes which is fun.

I did put together the Titanic. This item was a bit more challenging, but the end product is awesome. My only complaints are: Some missing pieces - but I could use pieces from other sets and that worked. Rather than wait for missing pieces, I decided to "customize" my train. But now I am sitting here with 9 wheels that do not get used anywhere. I have gone through the instruction books and cannot find any reference to these wheels. They are not train wheels because they do not have the flange to keep them on the track. I don't know which is worse missing pieces or too many pieces. The Lighthouse is next.

Very well designed and fun to build. Lots of detail like arm rests fold up in the passenger coach. A little disappointed that Lego did not produce wheels specifically for the the front of the locomotive, tender and coach. Instead they used wheels from another Lego train set. So you wind up 27 wheels of which only 18 are used in the build. You'll have 9 left over. These wheels are locomotive drive wheels, so they have a counter weight and extra hole. For all the detail, Lego should have made proper wheels for this application. Couple of typos on the sticker sheet too.