How many pieces are in The Monster Book of Monsters?

The Monster Book of Monsters contains 320 pieces.

When was The Monster Book of Monsters released?

The Monster Book of Monsters was released in 2020.

LEGO The Monster Book of Monsters set 30628

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No. 30628

Harry Potter

The Monster Book of Monsters

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

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Nov 2020 to Dec 2020

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Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Beginner build Harry Potter fans, kids, and those looking for a quick and fun build
Build: 320 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost: Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 191 ratings

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

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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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

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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 Minifigure Included

Draco Malfoy, Slytherin Sweater, Medium Black Legs

4 parts

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 320
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 79 unique parts, 316 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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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.

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💎 Notable Parts

Tan Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille (27x)

Reddish Brown Bar Holder with Clip (12x)

Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle (12x)

Reddish Brown Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long (6x)

💡 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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Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

79 Unique Parts

320 Official Piece Count

316 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

1 Minifigures

8 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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