How many pieces are in the Shrieking Shack?

Shrieking Shack contains 444 pieces.

When was the Shrieking Shack released?

Shrieking Shack was released in 2004.

🏛 Harry Potter

Set #4756

Shrieking Shack

The Shrieking Shack is a must-have for any serious Harry Potter collector.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Harry Potter fans and LEGO enthusiasts looking for an engaging and moderately challenging build.
Build: 444 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 72 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's unique minifigures and the accurate representation of the Shrieking Shack. Some criticize the set for its smaller size and limited interior detail, but overall it's considered a worthwhile addition to any Harry Potter collection.

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📝 Our Take

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The Shrieking Shack is a must-have for any serious Harry Potter collector. Capturing a pivotal scene from 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,' this set brings the spooky and mysterious Shrieking Shack to life with clever design and key character minifigures.

This set is perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages. The build is engaging without being overly complex, and the play features and minifigures provide hours of imaginative fun. Its display value is also high, making it a great addition to any collection.

Skip this if you are looking for a larger, more detailed model. While charming, the Shrieking Shack is smaller compared to newer Harry Potter sets. Consider sets like Hogwarts Castle (71043-1) for a grander display.

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444

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Unique building techniques to create the dilapidated look of the Shrieking Shack
Incorporation of play features like the Whomping Willow and hidden compartments
Faithful recreation of the iconic location from the Harry Potter series
Excellent display piece with detailed exterior and interior elements

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Shrieking Shack (4756-1) presents a solid investment opportunity due to its status as a retired set from the early 2000s Harry Potter line. The set includes several desirable minifigures and evokes a memorable scene from the books and movies, increasing its appeal to collectors. While not the largest set, its age, exclusivity, and completeness are key factors driving its value. As the Harry Potter theme continues to resonate with fans, the demand for vintage sets like this is likely to increase, potentially leading to further appreciation. However, condition is paramount, so a sealed or well-maintained set will command a premium.

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Compared to newer, larger Harry Potter sets like the Hogwarts Castle (71043-1), the Shrieking Shack is a smaller, more focused model. However, its rarity and the inclusion of key minifigures make it a desirable set for collectors. While newer sets offer more intricate builds and larger displays, the Shrieking Shack provides a unique charm and nostalgia that appeals to long-time Harry Potter fans.

4 Minifigures Included

Remus Lupin, Dark Green Suit, Wolf Head

5 parts

A-

Peter Pettigrew, Light Bluish Gray Suit, Printed Hair

3 parts

B+

Harry Potter, Open Dark Bluish Gray Jacket over Dark Red Shirt, Dark Tan Legs

4 parts

B+

Sirius Black, Dark Bluish Gray Prison Outfit

4 parts

A-

The set includes four key minifigures: Sirius Black in his prison outfit, Remus Lupin with a wolf head, Peter Pettigrew, and Harry Potter. The inclusion of the werewolf Remus Lupin minifigure makes this set particularly desirable for collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 444
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 110 unique parts, 433 pieces
Minifigures: 4

LEGO counts 444 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 449, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 2× Red

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 6× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 8× Dark Orange

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 4× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453a 2× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 2× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Window 1 x 4 x 5 ...

Part #: 2493b 2× Reddish Brown

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 2494pr0002 2× Trans-Clear

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 2529 10× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 3× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× Dark Orange

Plate Special 6 x...

Part #: 30041 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 30042 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 23× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 7× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Trans-Green

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 18× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 21× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Reddish Brown

Part #: 30222 1× Trans-Dark Pink

Food Popsicle / L...

Part #: 30222 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 1× Light Bluish Gray

Insect, Spider

Part #: 30238 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 1× White

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Sand Blue

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 5× White

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Dark Nougat

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 6× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3046a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Turntable 4 x 4 L...

Part #: 30516 1× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 11× Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Sand Green

Turntable 4 x 4 T...

Part #: 30658 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Sand Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with C...

Part #: 3069bpr0087 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069bpr0118 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with B...

Part #: 3070bpr0043 1× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32018 1× White

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 2× White

Plant, Apple

Part #: 33051 1× Red

Plant, Apple

Part #: 33051 1× Green

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 33061 1× Trans-Green

Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2

Part #: 3308 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal, Frog

Part #: 33320 1× Green

Brick Arch 1 x 6

Part #: 3455 2× Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 6

Part #: 3455 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 1× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Reddish Brown

Minifig Head Skel...

Part #: 3626bpr0190 1× White

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3633 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 3× Tan

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 12× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3685 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

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Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 4× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Light Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 4 x 5 wi...

Part #: 3861b 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Signal ...

Part #: 3900pr0002 2× Tan

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× White

Weapon Gun / Torc...

Part #: 3959 1× Black

Animal, Bird, Owl...

Part #: 40232 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Black

Brick 8 x 16

Part #: 4204 1× White

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 6× White

Hair Wavy

Part #: 43751 1× Dark Orange

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 4523 1× Reddish Brown

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× Trans-Red

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 2× Black

Box 8 x 8 x 8 wit...

Part #: 48316c01 1× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 5× Black

Animal, Dog / Wolf

Part #: 48812 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal, Rodent, R...

Part #: 50687 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126a 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Neon Green

Equipment Dish / ...

Part #: 6256 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 6556 5× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× White

Tile 1 x 6 with W...

Part #: 6636pr0005 4× Tan

The set has a great selection of reddish-brown bricks and log pieces, perfect for creating rustic buildings or natural landscapes. The variety of slopes in dark bluish gray also adds to the set's versatility for MOC builders.