As a big Harry Potter fan i was on the fence initially about these books. I knew I would get them but I wasn't sure if I was really in love with them. One plus point for me is that each Moment is based around a class that is related to one of the houses and this reflected in the minifigures included and the overall colour choices for the book.

Potions - Slytherin

The book itself is quite small and falls somewhere between A6 and A5 when compared to actual paper sizes. I did think they would be slightly larger based on the box size. However, there is so much detail included in each classroom that I found I soon overcame the slight disappointment I felt on their size.

The Potions Class opens up to a full classroom scene that relies on it being laid out on a play surface. Incorporating a blackboard with potion ingredients, shelving with a range of supplies and a host of little bits and pieces. Of course it has some classroom furniture so Professor Snape can teach Seamus and Draco. The way this particular Classroom is constructed means it splits in to 2 separate areas and this is really effective. The detailing on the "spine" wall is exceptional and even incorporates a nice stylised snake.

I was surprised at how snuggly everything fits back in to the book so that you can fold everything away in true playset fashion. Unfortunately, the minifigures do not fit in to the closed book so they do stand a high chance of being separated from the set.

My favourite display option is to have it open as the full book. If you have all 4 of the series they do link together in to a circle which makes for a fun look. It does take up a surprising amount of space though.

Overall an entertaining take on the Harry Potter franchise that was fun to build and offers a good balance between playability and display. This is probably my favourite set, but it is close with the Hufflepuff offering!

Number Of Pieces: 271

Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.10

Build Time: 45 Minutes

Pros: I like the Hogwarts theme and the look of the completed classroom. Putting the individual parts together was a relatively easy experience.

Cons: Connecting any of the internal classroom parts to the book itself was a horrible experiance for me, I am still trying to get it all to stay where it is supposed to and I have been at it for a while now. The book should have had a better lego design for attaching things, they end up very loosely attached and frequently the pieces you are trying to connect to the book come apart as you try to attach them. When you have built everything the instructions tell you how to how to put everything into the book for storage, this is the part I am stuck on. Every time I try to store the chair, and potion cabinet, the rest of the classroom disconnects from the book. Then the book comes off its very weak hinges. On top of all of that, the table is supposed to go on top of the book (connecting to a block at the top) and it causes the whole classroom to disconnect again and the chair and potion cabinet to disconnect.

Who doesn't like Legos? My kids love this brand. They will build anything out of them. They also love Harry Potter. So, when they found out about this set they were beyond excited. The Hogwarts Moment: Potions Class is an excellent set.

I love how authentic the pieces look. They all go very well together. My 12 year old thoroughly enjoyed putting this together. I would not recommend this for really young kids because there are multiple little pieces to it.

The entire set is not too bulky. It is actually just the right size to move from place to place without a lot of hassle. There is not much weight to it. Which makes it even easier to transport. My kids live showing their creations off.so, they are able to take this set with them.

It took less than an hour for them to put it together. But, after that they played with it for awhile. Which is a good thing. I would most definitely recommend this to a collector, a parent, or anybody just looking for something to keep them busy. Another good thing is they have other sets available. You will be pleasantly surprised by the contents. Enjoy making your potions and let your imagination wander with this set.

I got this for my 9 y/o son for as a New Year gift. Among all other gifts to him and my other 3 kids, the LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Moment: Potions Class (76383) was the hit. Of course I got other Lego for my 6 y/o daughter but they both enjoyed playing LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Moment: Potions Class (76383). The structure makes this set fold into a book, literally able to carry around and show off to grandparents. The set has tiny bottles with elixir and diamond stones. I am so glad I got this set for him. Definitely recommend it to friends and family and to the moms of his classmates. In this time of COVID this is what our kids do: FaceTime while playing LEGO.