How many pieces are in the Chomping Monster Book of Monsters?

Chomping Monster Book of Monsters contains 518 pieces.

What age is the Chomping Monster Book of Monsters recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the Chomping Monster Book of Monsters released?

Chomping Monster Book of Monsters was released in 2025.

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🏛 Harry Potter

Set #76449

Chomping Monster Book of Monsters

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

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Harry Potter fans and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy interactive display models
Build: 518 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 11.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 23 ratings

Fans praise the set's interactive chomping feature and accurate representation of the Monster Book of Monsters. Some criticisms include the relatively simple build and the desire for more character minifigures.

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📝 Our Take

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The Chomping Monster Book of Monsters is a delightful and interactive Harry Potter set. This set perfectly captures the quirky and dangerous nature of the book, bringing a memorable Hogwarts moment to life with its chomping action and detailed design.

This set is perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages, especially those who enjoy interactive builds. It offers a fun and engaging building experience, and the final model makes for a great display piece or a playful desk accessory.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging or complex build. This set is relatively straightforward, so if you prefer intricate designs, consider larger Harry Potter sets like Hogwarts Castle or Diagon Alley.

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518

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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16cm × 15cm × 6cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

The pull-back mechanism that activates the chomping action is cleverly integrated.
Uses a variety of curved slopes and tiles to create the book's organic shape.
The Monster Book of Monsters has a fun play feature with hidden wheels.
The book design is instantly recognizable to fans of the Harry Potter series.

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Investment Grade

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The Chomping Monster Book of Monsters has decent investment potential, driven by the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter theme. Its unique interactive feature and display value make it appealing to collectors. The set's relatively low piece count and price point may limit significant appreciation, but its collectibility as a Harry Potter item should ensure it holds its value well. Keep an eye on retirement announcements, as scarcity will drive demand.

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This set offers a unique interactive element compared to static display models. While other Harry Potter sets focus on recreating locations or scenes, the Chomping Monster Book of Monsters provides a fun, engaging experience. Consider sets like 76428-1 Hagrid’s Hut: An Unexpected Visit for a similar price point but different play experience, or 76414-1 Expecto Patronum for a display piece. This set stands out for its distinct character and interactive feature.

1 Minifigure Included

Neville Longbottom, Gryffindor Robes, Short Legs, Happy

4 parts

The set includes Neville Longbottom in Gryffindor robes with short legs, a common but welcome addition for expanding your Hogwarts student collection.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 518
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 103 unique parts, 515 pieces
Minifigures: 1

LEGO counts 518 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 519, including the 4 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.

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 18× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Dark Brown

Pullback Motor 6 ...

Part #: 12799 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 13564 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 18× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 3× Dark Pink

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15208 1× Dark Tan

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15209 12× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 5 wi...

Part #: 15462 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 4× Lime

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 2× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 4× Blue

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 12× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Tan

Book Binding with...

Part #: 24324 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 25214 2× Dark Tan

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 19× Dark Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Dark Pink

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27261 3× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27261 9× Dark Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27261 14× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 10× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 27940 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 12× Reddish Brown

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× Dark Red

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 1× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Tan

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with T...

Part #: 3068bpr9313 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with T...

Part #: 3068bpr9314 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Medium Azure

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32018 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 10× Tan

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Dark Pink

Technic Ball Joint

Part #: 32474 2× Blue

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 4× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Sand Green

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 3484 10× Reddish Brown

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 35186 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 16× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Wand [I...

Part #: 36752a 2× Dark Brown

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36841 2× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Red

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 3× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Medium Azure

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 2× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 4× Tan

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 42195 1× Blue

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 42195 1× Red

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 42924 2× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 8× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Red

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 6× Dark Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 14× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Pink

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Tan

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 8× Dark Brown

Plant / Creature ...

Part #: 55236 2× Reddish Brown

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 2× White

Wheel 18mm x 14mm...

Part #: 55982 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Red

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 16× Black

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 4× Tan

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 63869 2× Lime

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 65249 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 4× Orange

Part #: 6575 1× Black

Technic Cam

Part #: 6575 1× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 8× Tan

Book Cover, Fangs...

Part #: 68505pr0002 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 68568 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 6 with T...

Part #: 69729pr0052 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 6 with T...

Part #: 69729pr0053 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 77765 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77845 6× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77850 4× Orange

Bar 2L with Stop ...

Part #: 78258 2× White

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 79389 4× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 79491 10× Reddish Brown

Technic Connector...

Part #: 80910 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 12× Dark Tan

Part #: 92402 4× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Tan

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 12× White

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0107 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Medium Azure

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 8× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Reddish Brown

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 12× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× Black

This set features a high concentration of reddish-brown curved slopes and plates, useful for creating organic shapes and textures in MOCs. The tan rounded plates with open studs also offer unique building possibilities.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 (18x) $2.70

Reddish Brown Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks (14x) $2.10

Reddish Brown Tile Special 1 x 2 with Two Vertical Teeth / Tooth (12x) $3.60

Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (16x) $2.40

Dark Brown Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks (9x) $1.35

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$12.15

💡 MOC Potential

🧙 Spellbooks with different magical effects

🌳 Monster plant from Herbology class

🤖 Mechanical pet with moving parts

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

BlockTalk AI

Overall sentiment for LEGO Harry Potter sets is mixed, with a focus on specific sets rather than the Monster Book of Monsters. While some reviewers praise sets like "Voldemort's Rise" (75965) as potentially the "best of the year", the overall sentiment is neutral due to the variety of sets covered.

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Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

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What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Brickstory highly praised "Voldemort's Rise" (75965) early review while MandRproductions reviewed the Monster Book of Monsters (30628) from 2020, noting its retail price of $20. Tiago Catarino offered a review of multiple non-Hogwarts Castle Harry Potter sets with a wide range of offerings.