How many pieces are in the Thestral Family?

Thestral Family contains 548 pieces.

What age is the Thestral Family recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Thestral Family released?

Thestral Family was released in 2025.

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🏛 Harry Potter

Set #76458

Thestral Family

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

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Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Intermediate build Harry Potter fans and LEGO creature enthusiasts
Build: 548 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 12.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 8 ratings

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.

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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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548

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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10+

Ages

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

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Investment Grade

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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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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 548
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 132 unique parts, 548 pieces

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

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 6 x 6...

Part #: 11213 1× Black

Wing, Dragon

Part #: 112318 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 11× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 10× Trans-Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 11478 4× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 13547 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 3× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 2× Bright Light Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 1× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 16770 14× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 17114 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18649 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 10× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Light Aqua

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Dark Blue

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 12× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 2142 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 22890 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 2× Black

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 15× Black

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 1× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 24201 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 24309 2× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 24316 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Black

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Dark Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 1× Black

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 27940 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 28192 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29120 1× Black

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Bright Light Orange

Animal / Creature...

Part #: 3171 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 12× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32015 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 6× Red

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Ball Joint

Part #: 32474 1× Orange

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3386 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 34816 1× Black

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 3484 13× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 11× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 3× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36841 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Red

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 10× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 Heart

Part #: 39739 1× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Medium Azure

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 40379 1× Reddish Brown

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 40379 6× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 1× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 4× Black

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 42195 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287c 4× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 4× Black

Pneumatic T-Piece...

Part #: 4697b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Pneumatic T-Piece...

Part #: 4697b 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 2× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 20× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 53923 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 6× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Bright Light Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 54657 2× Black

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 55706 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 57360 4× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 57585 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 4× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 8× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 7× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 63869 2× Black

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 66906 8× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 66956 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 67695 8× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 68568 2× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 68568 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved, 3 x...

Part #: 70681 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 73825 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 77808 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 78257 4× Black

Bar 2L with Stop ...

Part #: 78258 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 78666 1× Black

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 79180 3× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 79491 2× Black

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 79505 2× Black

Rotation Joint So...

Part #: 80563 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 11× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 3× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Dark Blue

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 87747 4× Black

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 22× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 2× Black

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Glow in Dark White

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 6× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 4× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Dark 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.