Explore the Wizarding World!
With Newt Scamander in LEGO Dimensions

Unleash magical spells and encounter fantastic beasts in this action-packed story pack. Perfect for Harry Potter fans!

🏛 Dimensions
Set #71253

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack

The Fantastic Beasts Story Pack brings the magic of the Wizarding World to LEGO Dimensions.

🏆 Best For: Fans of LEGO Dimensions and the Wizarding World, especially younger builders ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 261 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.7 from 3 reviews

Fans appreciate the Newt Scamander minifigure and the unique Niffler build, but some find the gameplay integration less compelling due to the LEGO Dimensions game being discontinued. The set is considered a decent addition for collectors of the Wizarding World theme, especially if acquired at a discount.

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$49.99
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📝 Our Take

The Fantastic Beasts Story Pack brings the magic of the Wizarding World to LEGO Dimensions. This set allows players to add Newt Scamander and his Niffler to the game, unlocking new adventures and puzzles based on the film.

This set is perfect for LEGO Dimensions enthusiasts and fans of the Fantastic Beasts franchise. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible for younger builders, while the interactive gameplay offers a unique experience.

Skip this if you're not invested in the LEGO Dimensions game. Since the game is no longer actively supported, the set's primary value lies in the minifigure and unique parts, rather than the gameplay integration. Consider other Fantastic Beasts sets for display.

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🧱 Building Experience

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261
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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6cm × 3cm × 4cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging build for the Niffler creature
  • Incorporates interactive elements for the LEGO Dimensions game
  • Features a unique color palette with reddish brown and pearl gold elements
  • Provides a small-scale representation of the Fantastic Beasts universe

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Fantastic Beasts Story Pack, while retired, is tied to the LEGO Dimensions game, which limits its appeal as a pure investment. However, the Newt Scamander minifigure and unique parts may hold some value for collectors. The set's relatively low piece count and original MSRP might make it a decent investment if acquired at a reasonable price, but significant appreciation is unlikely due to the game's discontinuation and the availability of other Fantastic Beasts sets.

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📖 About This Set

Add more gameplay to your LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ experience, with the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ Story Pack, featuring Newt Scamander. Simply attach the Newt minifigure to his LEGO Toy Tag and place him on the LEGO Toy Pad to bring him to life in the game. Then use his special abilities to solve puzzles and battle enemies. Add the 3-in-1 Niffler to boost your gameplay, rebuild it into the Sinister Scorpion and Vicious Vulture for upgraded abilities in the game. This set includes a buildable Newt Scamander minifigure with his wand, a 3-in-1 rebuildable vehicle, MACUSA gateway build, six new game levels, and an Adventure World with a Battle Arena.

  • Includes a buildable Newt Scamander minifigure with his wand, rebuildable Niffler, and MACUSA gateway build.
  • Unlocks six levels of action-packed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them™ gameplay, and an Adventure World with a Battle Arena.
  • All characters and vehicles include a detachable LEGO® Toy Tag.
  • Rebuild the Niffler into the Sinister Scorpion and Vicious Vulture.
  • Place Newt and his vehicle on the LEGO® Toy Pad and join the action in the game.
  • Activate Newt’s magical spells such as Diffindo, Reparo and Lumos as you go on an adventure to find the Erumpent, Thunderbird and more creatures.
  • Collect your favorite LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ characters and use them in-game together for a crazy mash-up multiverse.
  • Visit LEGO.com/DIMENSIONS for more information on this exciting LEGO® building and video-gaming experience. Ask your parents’ permission.
  • LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ Starter Pack and internet connection required.
  • LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ expansion packs unlock additional content.
  • LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ characters and vehicles are required to interact with the LEGO DIMENSIONS video game.
  • The Niffler measures over 2” (6cm) high, 1” (3cm) long and 1” (4cm) wide (alternative 3-in-1 vehicle builds vary in size).

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Dimensions sets, this Story Pack offers a self-contained narrative experience within the game. While sets like the Ghostbusters Story Pack (71228-1) offer similar gameplay extensions, the Fantastic Beasts pack stands out for its unique theme and characters. If you're not interested in the Dimensions game, dedicated Fantastic Beasts sets like Newt's Case of Magical Creatures (75952-1) might be a better choice.

1 Minifigures Included

The Newt Scamander minifigure is the highlight of this set, featuring a unique torso print and hairpiece that accurately represent the character from the Fantastic Beasts film.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 72 unique parts • 249 total pieces

Weapon Bladed Claw Spread Weapon Bladed Cla...
Part #: 10187 Nougat
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 Light Bluish Gray
Animal / Creature Body Part, Wing Feathered Animal / Creature...
Part #: 11100 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Stylised American Eagle and Flag Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1055 Pearl Gold
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 12 x 24 with 6 x 6 Square Cutouts at 2 Corners and 6 x 6 Round Cutout Plate Special 12 ...
Part #: 18601 Dark Bluish Gray
Function Brick Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with 4 Studs and Trans Orange Bottom Pattern (Generic for Gadgets) Function Brick Ro...
Part #: 18868c01 Trans-Yellow
Fence Ornamented 1 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs Fence Ornamented ...
Part #: 19121 Pearl Gold
Function Brick Round 4 x 4 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Overlapping "NS" Monogram Print Function Brick Ro...
Part #: 19981pr0067 Trans-Yellow
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 10× Pearl Gold
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hollow Studs Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454b Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Nougat
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 12× Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 20× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Flotation Ring [Life Preserver] Equipment Flotati...
Part #: 30340 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 33291 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Brown
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 8 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4510 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Light Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Reddish Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 11× Pearl Gold
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Pearl Gold
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Pearl Gold
Technic Cam Technic Cam
Part #: 6575 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 Reddish Brown
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 Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Pearl Gold
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 Black
The set contains a good selection of reddish-brown and pearl gold elements, which are useful for creating detailed and ornate structures. The Dark Brown Palisade bricks are also a nice addition for builders looking to add texture to their MOCs.

🛒 Where to Buy

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate 1 x 2 (20x) $1.00
Dark Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (12x) $1.80
Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (10x) $2.50
Pearl Gold Fence Ornamented 1 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs (8x) $3.20
Reddish Brown Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals (8x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$10.50

💡 MOC Potential

🧙 Small-scale wizarding scenes and dioramas
🌳 Creatures and environments from the Fantastic Beasts universe
🏙 Microscale buildings inspired by 1920s New York

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos
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The LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts Story Pack (71253) receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from LEGO YouTubers. Reviewers like just2good highlight the set as a notable entry in the LEGO Dimensions line, with many unboxings showcasing excitement for the included Newt Scamander minifigure and Niffler.

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

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BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts Story Pack (71253) receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from LEGO YouTubers. Reviewers like just2good highlight the set as a notable entry in the LEGO Dimensions line, with many unboxings showcasing excitement for the included Newt Scamander minifigure and Niffler.

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Blitzwinger's unboxing emphasizes the fun factor, encouraging viewers to like the video if they enjoy the set. BrickQueen's unboxing is presented as an ad for Warner Bros., while The Bricks Family received an advance copy, further generating buzz.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 6

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack Instructions
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71253_X_Sinister Scorpion
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71253_X_Vicious Vulture
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Charts Inventory Statistics

72
Unique Parts
249
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1