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Create your own magical creatures with 548 pieces, featuring posable adult and baby Thestrals from the Forbidden Forest!

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Set #76458

Thestral Family

The Thestral Family set brings a magical creature to life in LEGO form.

🏆 Best For: Harry Potter fans and LEGO creature enthusiasts ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 548 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the unique design of the Thestrals and the articulated features, allowing for dynamic posing. Some find the color scheme somewhat monotonous and wish for more diverse building techniques.

MSRP
$69.99
Best Price
$67.00
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📝 Our Take

The Thestral Family set brings a magical creature to life in LEGO form. This set allows fans to build not one, but two Thestrals, capturing the unique skeletal appearance of these fascinating Harry Potter creatures.

This set is perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages, especially those fascinated by the more mysterious creatures of the Wizarding World. The build offers a satisfying experience with a focus on recreating the Thestrals' distinctive features, and the finished models make for striking display pieces.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in minifigure-centric sets or large-scale Hogwarts builds. Consider sets like the Hogwarts Castle or Diagon Alley for a more comprehensive Wizarding World experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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548
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Intricate skeletal structure using Technic elements
  • Articulation allows for dynamic posing
  • Creative use of black and dark bluish grey parts to capture the Thestrals' appearance
  • Two Thestrals for display

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Thestral Family set has potential as a decent investment, particularly for Harry Potter collectors. The set's subject matter, focusing on a unique magical creature, may appeal to a niche audience. While not as universally popular as some other Harry Potter sets, its distinctive design and the inclusion of two Thestrals could drive demand upon retirement. However, its relatively high price-per-piece ratio and the availability of other Harry Potter sets may limit its appreciation potential. Monitoring its retirement status and secondary market demand will be crucial.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Harry Potter creature sets, The Thestral Family focuses specifically on the design and articulation of the Thestrals themselves. Sets like Buckbeak offer a different creature-building experience, while larger Hogwarts-themed sets provide broader play and display options. This set is ideal for those who appreciate detailed creature models.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 132 unique parts • 548 total pieces

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Black
Wing, Dragon Wing, Dragon
Part #: 112318 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 11× Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 10× Trans-Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 11478 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15070 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Bright Light Orange
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Bluish Gray
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 14× Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with 10.2mm Balls with Holes and Axle Hole Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 17114 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18649 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 10× Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Light Aqua
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 12× Black
Animal Body Part, Horn Stacked 45 deg. with Axle Connectors Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 2142 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with End Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 22890 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Black
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 15× Black
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Reddish Brown
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Dark Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Black
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Light Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Dark Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Black
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 27940 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Black
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Light Orange
Animal / Creature Body Part, Claw with Clip Animal / Creature...
Part #: 3171 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 12× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 Black
Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Round with Side Stud Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...
Part #: 3386 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Closed Handle on Edge Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 34816 Black
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 13× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 11× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 10× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 Heart Tile 1 x 1 Heart
Part #: 39739 White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Medium Azure
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Black
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Dark Bluish Gray
Mudguard 2 x 4 with 2 x 2 Studs and Flared Wings Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 41854 Black
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Inverted Brick Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 42023 Black
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls] Technic Driving R...
Part #: 42195 Black
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, without Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567b Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Black
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Black
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 20× Black
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends [No Side Slots] Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 53923 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Light Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Light Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Black
Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing 8 x 10 [Plain] Creature Body Par...
Part #: 55706 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 7 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 57360 Black
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 57585 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 Black
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 66906 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 66956 Black
Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Closed Sides Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 67695 Black
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 with 2 x 2 Round Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 68568 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 with 2 x 2 Round Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 68568 Black
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout Brick Curved, 3 x...
Part #: 70681 Black
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 77808 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Handle on 2 Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78257 Black
Bar 2L with Stop in Center Bar 2L with Stop ...
Part #: 78258 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 78666 Black
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Stud Holder Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 79180 Black
Plate Round Corner 2 x 2 with 1 x 1 Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 79491 Black
Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin and Double Rotation Joint Ball Half Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 79505 Black
Rotation Joint Socket with 2 Pins Rotation Joint So...
Part #: 80563 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 11× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 22× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 Black
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Glow in Dark White
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a wide array of black and dark bluish gray parts, ideal for building creatures or gothic-style structures. The Technic pins and connectors are particularly useful for creating articulated models.

🛒 Where to Buy

🏷 Deal Alert

💎 Notable Parts

Black Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small (20x) $2.00
Black Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle (15x) $1.50
Black Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip (14x) $2.80
Trans-Black Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (10x) $1.00
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (9x) $1.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.10

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Create a Forbidden Forest diorama with Thestrals
🧙 Expand the Hogwarts grounds with a Thestral stable
🏰 Use the parts to create other skeletal creatures or dragons

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Charts Inventory Statistics

132
Unique Parts
548
Total Pieces
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