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LEGO - Harry Potter Hogwarts Express 75955 (801 Pieces)
Average customer rating
4.6
(78 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 78 reviews
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Harry Potter Hogwarts Express 75955 (801 Pieces)
Customer Rating
4
Hagwarts Express
on September 10, 2020
Posted by: Spinach
Why are the dementors hand black on the box but light grey in the set? That’s just strange...
PROS: it’s got nice minifigs, the train drives smoothly, the dementor’s really cool.
CONS; it has train tracks on the box but comes with none?
That’s false advertising! It has no train driver.
Over all I really like this set.
PROS: it’s got nice minifigs, the train drives smoothly, the dementor’s really cool.
CONS; it has train tracks on the box but comes with none?
That’s false advertising! It has no train driver.
Over all I really like this set.
And why does it come with two Ronalds???
Oh and another con the middle wheels are to high they don’t touch the ground and I followed the instructions to the letter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Natasha, LEGO® Customer Service, September 11, 2020
As much as we love Ron, there shouldn't be two of him here! This set contains five minifigures: Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, Hermione Granger™, Remus Lupin and the Trolley Witch, plus Dementor™ and Scabbers™ figures. If you got an extra Ron instead of any of these, get in touch at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can help. If you just got an extra Ron along with the other characters, we can chalk it up to a happy accident in your favor. :)
If you're sure you've built the wheels in exactly as shown in the instructions we can also troubleshoot that part of the build for you.
If you're sure you've built the wheels in exactly as shown in the instructions we can also troubleshoot that part of the build for you.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
AMAZING!!!
on August 2, 2018
Posted by: JessRoo
I've been waiting ages for new Harry Potter sets and this one doesn't disappoint! It's easy to build and really fun. Just need to find a place to put it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Harry Potter
on August 10, 2018
Posted by: Ringodog1608
I have been waiting forever for more Harry Potter Sets to be released after the originals! And finally they are here! Thank you so much Lego shop I love you! I would like to know, are you releasing more Harry Potter sets?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Emily, Customer Service, August 13, 2018
Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed the set. As for what we have in store...you never know what's coming next. Keep an eye out on LEGO.com for the latest.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
This set is addictive and basis for great train mo
on November 13, 2018
Posted by: Trubshaw
I have spent almost a month building variations using the basic model as a basis of inspiration and a source of parts.
Built to the instructions an attractive little locomotive and a delightful rendition of Kings Cross Platfortm 9.75.
But don't stop there - well I haven't and have really enjoyed the experience.
First off I made larger coaches similar to featured in Emerald Night Express and fitted extra Harry Potter minifigures from the current set of 22.
Then I made an adaption of the Emerald Night using the Harry Potter sets... you get a very attractive locomotive and the only real challenge is accommodating the XL power functions motor under the narrower body. In my view the result is more attractive than Emerald Night.
Then I tried fitting a L motor and building a 3 axle tender as the "Real Hogwarts Express " has only 3 axles. That in its self was fantastic fun but the motor seemed to struggle pulling 4 coaches.
Next I tried an XL motor mounted very low and attempted to spread the drive wheels out more to scale. I also deleted the axle under the cab as again the "Real Hogwarts Express " didn't have one.
This worked well but the overhang of the cab looked all wrong.
Enter the standard power functions train motor - perfect easy to build in and plenty of power for a great play experience..
I needed to add lego drive belts (red rubber bands) to the drive wheels in all cases and the power functions motor benefits from.a train weight to keep it on the track.
The resulting train is 55 bricks long with a tender and should be about 63 so further experimentation will follow .
But the present version I have really looks like the original.
I built a larger version of the station and made stickers so I can have platform 7 and 8 as well.
I added height to the station in keeping with platform height at Kings Cross.
I added an wheel chair ramp to my platform 7 and 8 plus modern vending machines and Lego Newspapers based on the kiosk in the Lego City Bus.
I haven't finished yet but I just wanted to share my experience
Built to the instructions an attractive little locomotive and a delightful rendition of Kings Cross Platfortm 9.75.
But don't stop there - well I haven't and have really enjoyed the experience.
First off I made larger coaches similar to featured in Emerald Night Express and fitted extra Harry Potter minifigures from the current set of 22.
Then I made an adaption of the Emerald Night using the Harry Potter sets... you get a very attractive locomotive and the only real challenge is accommodating the XL power functions motor under the narrower body. In my view the result is more attractive than Emerald Night.
Then I tried fitting a L motor and building a 3 axle tender as the "Real Hogwarts Express " has only 3 axles. That in its self was fantastic fun but the motor seemed to struggle pulling 4 coaches.
Next I tried an XL motor mounted very low and attempted to spread the drive wheels out more to scale. I also deleted the axle under the cab as again the "Real Hogwarts Express " didn't have one.
This worked well but the overhang of the cab looked all wrong.
Enter the standard power functions train motor - perfect easy to build in and plenty of power for a great play experience..
I needed to add lego drive belts (red rubber bands) to the drive wheels in all cases and the power functions motor benefits from.a train weight to keep it on the track.
The resulting train is 55 bricks long with a tender and should be about 63 so further experimentation will follow .
But the present version I have really looks like the original.
I built a larger version of the station and made stickers so I can have platform 7 and 8 as well.
I added height to the station in keeping with platform height at Kings Cross.
I added an wheel chair ramp to my platform 7 and 8 plus modern vending machines and Lego Newspapers based on the kiosk in the Lego City Bus.
I haven't finished yet but I just wanted to share my experience
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
It's a great set - plain and simple
on September 14, 2018
Posted by: OneOllie
This set is definitely worth it to buy. It's fun and has lots of features and details that you will appreciate. The minifigs are great and I'm not totally sure about the kids' small legs, but I think it does make more sense and it would probably look worse if they had regular legs like adults - in this case Lupin. The Dementor is really cool, and I love it's details instead of just a cloak and black head. The station is well detailed with "Boy who lived" Newspapers and a Sirius Black wanted poster. Some people may not be crazy about the way the magic wall swings when minifigs go through, but it is for sure the best that really could be done so I won't blame Lego for that. The train itself is very solid and looks good, but one thing that I'd like is a place to put the Trolley Witch and trolley when the train is all closed up. You could have the Trolley Witch in the driver's seat or the coal car, but I would like some dedicated position. This is a minor nitpick thought, so I won't complain too much.
Overall this is a great set. It's good for the price, and the experience and detail is amazing. If you want a good Harry Potter set that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount and will give you a great new set to put up with the rest, then get this train. It's worth it.
Overall this is a great set. It's good for the price, and the experience and detail is amazing. If you want a good Harry Potter set that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount and will give you a great new set to put up with the rest, then get this train. It's worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
The Best Hogwarts Express
on August 16, 2018
Posted by: BountyHunter16
This is the best Hogwarts Express that Lego has made yet! It is a simple yet elegant design. With the amazing “train station” platform, and minifigure choices. The only thing this set lacks is train track. The Engine is nice over all, just I wish it was slightly easier to modify and put a motor in it. Also I wish it had one more train car, but one is still fine.
I can’t wait for more Harry Potter sets!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great set for any HP fan with lovely detail
on October 15, 2018
Posted by: Ivana
My husband and I are huge LEGO and Harry Potter fans, so this purchase was a given. The overall build quality truly does exceed expectations, there is a level of detail in the train that really makes it feel like a Harry Potter theme rather than a normal train build.
Little touches that we enjoyed were the crank motion on the wheels as they turned, the fire in the furnace, all the internal levers, and the printing of the all important Hogwarts Express logo on the front. The personnel carriage was a fun little build and adds to the playability with only one niggling point for us being the difficulty to place the piece that holds carriage wheels on the bottom (the black axel piece). I can't see how a child would have the strength to push those pieces in place. The train also comes with no tracks, which we found a bit unusual, but the optional locking of the front track alignments means it can be played with while not using any tracks.
The platform is where the set shines, with a clock with hands that can ben moved, the spinning wall between platforms 9 and 10 that minifugures with carts can go through, and probably my favourite detail, the printed newspapers in the moveable newspaper stand.
Minifigure-wise, everyone looked great, with a special shout out for the new Dementor who looks incredible. I just wish there was more than one of him in the set.
We've made some minor additions such as smoke for the smoke stack, some simple track for the train to sit on and soon a boiler plate cover the for the fire which can be moved up and down.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Hogwarts Express
on August 7, 2018
Posted by: Purplejade101
I was so excited when I got this for a late birthday present. The station has great detail but could do with being a little longer as you can't get the figures with trolleys through the barrier without bumping into the stairs.
I like the new design of the dementors, and the lady with the sweet trolley is a nice touch. All the figures are great especially Harry (you can tell I'm a fan) The train is easy to build and fits together well although the place where the attached to each other could have been better as they tend to go out of line a lot which can be quite frustrating going under the bridge of the station. Overall great design and build.
I like the new design of the dementors, and the lady with the sweet trolley is a nice touch. All the figures are great especially Harry (you can tell I'm a fan) The train is easy to build and fits together well although the place where the attached to each other could have been better as they tend to go out of line a lot which can be quite frustrating going under the bridge of the station. Overall great design and build.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO