Don't get bitten!
Build the Monster Book of Monsters

Recreate Harry's hilarious struggle with this snapping book from Prisoner of Azkaban, complete with a Draco Malfoy minifigure!

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🏛 Harry Potter
Set #30628

The Monster Book of Monsters

The Monster Book of Monsters is a charming and interactive Harry Potter set.

🏆 Best For: Harry Potter fans, kids, and those looking for a quick and fun build ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 320 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's clever design and interactive biting feature, making it a fun display piece. Some find the build relatively simple and the price a bit high for the piece count, but overall, it's a well-received set for Harry Potter fans.

📝 Our Take

The Monster Book of Monsters is a charming and interactive Harry Potter set. This brick-built book features a clever mechanism that allows it to snap shut and 'bite,' mimicking its on-screen counterpart, making it a delightful display piece for fans of the Wizarding World.

This set is perfect for Harry Potter enthusiasts of all ages. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, offering a fun introduction to LEGO mechanisms. The inclusion of a Draco Malfoy minifigure adds to its appeal as a collectible item.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. The set focuses more on the interactive feature than intricate building techniques. Consider larger Harry Potter castle sets for a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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320
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging build process
  • Unique mechanism for the biting action
  • Incorporates various texture elements to resemble fur
  • Makes for a great interactive display piece

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Monster Book of Monsters is a retired LEGO Harry Potter set, which typically bodes well for investment potential, especially within a popular theme like Harry Potter. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP might limit significant price surges, but the set's unique interactive feature and the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter franchise should help it maintain and potentially increase in value over time. However, its availability as a promotional item may temper aggressive price increases.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Harry Potter sets, the Monster Book of Monsters stands out for its unique interactive feature. While larger sets like Hogwarts Castle offer more extensive building experiences and minifigure selections, this set provides a fun and affordable entry point into the Wizarding World. Its charm lies in its simplicity and displayability, making it a great addition to any Harry Potter collection.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Draco Malfoy minifigure in a Slytherin sweater, adding to its collectibility, though the figure is not entirely unique, appearing in a few other sets.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 79 unique parts • 294 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 12× Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 13564 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Reddish Brown
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Three Teeth [Tri-Tooth] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15208 White
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Tan
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 12× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 4 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 26599 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Reddish Brown
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 27× Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Dark Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Dark Brown
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30000 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 20× Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Brown
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Red
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Red
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Tan
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32530 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Medium Azure
Equipment Wand [Individual] Equipment Wand [I...
Part #: 36752a Dark Brown
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 Red
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 43857 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Tan
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Dark Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Tan
Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes and Axle Hole Wheel 18 x 8 with...
Part #: 56903 White
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 60484 Black
Tyre Offset Tread with Center Band 23 x 7 Tyre Offset Tread...
Part #: 61254 Black
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Red
Bracket 2 x 6 - 1 x 6 Inverted Bracket 2 x 6 - 1...
Part #: 64570 Tan
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Cam Technic Cam
Part #: 6575 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 66906 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 30628-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 67834 [No Color/Any Color]
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Bright Pink
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Panel 2 x 2 x 1 Corner Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...
Part #: 91501 Tan
Plate 2 x 14 Plate 2 x 14
Part #: 91988 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of reddish-brown and tan pieces, useful for creating textured surfaces and organic shapes. The grille bricks are particularly useful for adding detail to MOCs.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Tan Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille (27x) $1.35
Reddish Brown Bar Holder with Clip (12x) $1.80
Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle (12x) $2.40
Reddish Brown Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.05

💡 MOC Potential

🧙 Spellbooks with different magical creatures
🌳 Brick-built pet monsters
🤖 Robotic pet with biting action

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Lunar Bricks provides a real-time build of the LEGO Monster Book of Monsters (30628), showcasing the unboxing and construction process. This speed build offers a detailed look at the set's assembly and final appearance.

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Lunar Bricks provides a real-time build of the LEGO Monster Book of Monsters (30628), showcasing the unboxing and construction process. This speed build offers a detailed look at the set's assembly and final appearance.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

79
Unique Parts
294
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1