Whereas there are fairly just a few new issues coming for Harry Potter followers within the close to future, there are additionally so many issues that exist already for these of us who love all issues Wizarding World. And hear, in an ideal world, would I’ve the funds and sufficient shelf house to justify buying the 6,000+ piece Hogwarts Citadel LEGO set that prices over $400? Certain. But it surely’s not an ideal world, so I’m grateful that LEGO has a smaller and extra moderately priced (comparatively) model of the Hogwarts fortress.
The smaller set seems to be like the best dimension for my shelf, and the worth is considerably cheaper. That in itself wasn’t information to me. The Hogwarts Citadel and Grounds set was launched a few years in the past, and I’ve had my eye on it since. However lately, I seen that Goal has the set listed at a brand new, lower cost, which was already decrease than the retail worth, and now I’m extraordinarily tempted to get it.
Fast details
- LEGO Hogwarts™ Citadel And Grounds
- Items: 2660
- Ages: 18+
- Measures (per LEGO): over 8.5 in. (21 cm) excessive, 13.5 in. (35 cm) extensive and 10 in. (25 cm) deep
- Accessible at Goal for $136.99
As soon as once more, I’m not speaking in regards to the huge Hogwarts set, which LEGO has on the market for $469.99 and consists of 6020 items. That set seems to be wonderful, however I can’t. I’m speaking in regards to the Hogwarts™ Citadel and Grounds set, which retails at $169.99 on LEGO’s web site, however is now marked all the way down to a “New lower cost” at Goal, from $144.99 to $136.99. And that’s not even factoring within the 5% low cost that Goal Circle cardholders get. With my state’s gross sales tax and the Circle Card low cost, the set involves round $140 in my cart, which is absolutely not dangerous. (It seems to be like Amazon additionally has it for $136.99 proper now, however the 5% Circle card low cost makes Goal the higher deal for me).
What’s extra, I simply know that with on daily basis that passes as we get nearer to September 1, my urge for food for a reread of the Harry Potter collection solely grows. There’s nothing like immersing my creativeness within the Wizarding World for weeks by rereading or listening to the Harry Potter books as summer season fades and autumn arrives. Alas, my Harry Potter revisit received’t be occurring fairly so quickly, as I’m going to attempt to maintain out on that till November, when the primary of the Full-Solid Audio Editions of the collection arrive on Audible. Having a Hogwarts LEGO set to place collectively could be a enjoyable method to kill a few of that point. Plus, did you see the little particulars? There are little rooms within the rocks, and you’ll see issues just like the Durmstrang ship, Beauxbaton’s carriage, and the Ford Anglia caught within the Whomping Willow. It’s particulars like that that make these units a lot enjoyable to place collectively, after which to admire on show.
For those who’re questioning why I’m even hesitating to pounce on this Goal deal, I ought to point out that I hardly ever make hasty LEGO purchases. For each set that I completely have to purchase, there are three or 4 units I want I had the funds and house for (I’m you, Twilight Cullen home LEGO set!). I prefer to take my time and save up for set. In truth, I’ve been saving up my Rewards {dollars} at Barnes & Noble for the Diagon Alley Wizarding Outlets LEGO set for months to assist with the worth of that one. If I splurge on the Hogwarts set from Goal, I doubt I’ll be shopping for one other expensive LEGO set anytime within the close to future. After all, I might all the time save the Diagon Alley set to buy when it’s nearer to HBO’s Harry Potter TV present launch date.
Properly, I’ve lots to consider. Hopefully ,the brand new worth at Goal for the Hogwarts Citadel and Grounds set stays put whereas I make up my thoughts.