No. 76390

Harry Potter

Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021

The Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 is a charming way to celebrate the holidays with LEGO.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Sep 2021 to Dec 2021

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Beginner build Young Harry Potter fans and families
Build
274 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 135 ratings

Fans appreciate the set for its fun, festive builds and the inclusion of exclusive minifigure variants. Some find the individual builds to be quite small and simple, but overall it's considered a charming advent calendar for Harry Potter enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

The Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 is a charming way to celebrate the holidays with LEGO. It offers a delightful daily build experience featuring iconic characters and scenes from the early Harry Potter films, making it a fun and engaging countdown to Christmas.

This set is perfect for young Harry Potter fans and families looking for a festive building activity. The builds are relatively simple and quick, making it ideal for children, and the variety of minifigures adds to the play value.

Skip this if you're seeking a challenging build or have no interest in the Harry Potter theme. For a more complex and display-worthy Harry Potter set, consider larger sets like Hogwarts Castle or Diagon Alley.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
274
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
7+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Daily surprise builds offer a fun countdown to Christmas
  • Simple and quick builds are perfect for younger builders
  • Includes a variety of iconic Harry Potter characters and accessories
  • Creates small, festive scenes from the Harry Potter universe

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO advent calendars, the Harry Potter version offers a unique thematic experience. While City or Star Wars advent calendars may provide a broader range of builds, this set is specifically tailored to Harry Potter fans. Its smaller scale and focus on minifigures make it a good alternative to larger, more expensive Harry Potter sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
274
Parts cataloged in this inventory
98 unique parts, 248 pieces
Minifigures
6

LEGO counts 274 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 272, including the 24 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

The set provides a variety of small parts in useful colors like reddish brown, dark brown, and tan, which are helpful for MOC builders creating castle or winter village scenes. The masonry bricks are especially useful for adding texture to builds.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile (10x)
Pearl Gold Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole (5x)
White Tile 1 x 2 with Letter, Wax Seal print (4x)

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the Hogwarts castle with festive holiday decorations
🧙 Create a miniature Diagon Alley winter market scene
🌳 Design a snowy Forbidden Forest with magical creatures

From the community

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk summary

The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 (76390) receives generally neutral reviews from LEGO YouTubers, who primarily focus on unboxing and showcasing the set's contents. Reviewers like Ashnflash offer a look at the set before its official release, while channels such as The Potter Collector and Pom Pom Show highlight the calendar's daily builds and included minifigures.

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive
0
Mixed
8
Critical
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BlockTalk analysis

The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 (76390) receives generally neutral reviews from LEGO YouTubers, who primarily focus on unboxing and showcasing the set's contents. Reviewers like Ashnflash offer a look at the set before its official release, while channels such as The Potter Collector and Pom Pom Show highlight the calendar's daily builds and included minifigures.

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk summary

just2good provides a straightforward unboxing, focusing on the elements behind each door. The Potter Collector emphasizes the calendar's interactive game component, viewing it as a creative journey, while CraigSoup Studios recommends it for adult LEGO fans and collectors.

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

Building Instructions

1 booklet, as PDF

  1. 01 76390_01_Build_Main Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

98 Unique Parts

274 Official Piece Count

248 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

6 Minifigures

28 Spare Parts

LEGO counts 274 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 272, including the 24 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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