Lego Hogwarts (3862) is a fantastic Lego game for all the family to enjoy. The Harry Potter films and books continue to amaze and enthrall an entire generation. Now the kids not to mention the adults can enjoy playing this magical game based on Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
So what do you get for your $30? The beauty of a Lego game is that you get to build the game first, so kids who love Lego don't miss out on this part. Once the game is built you can start playing just as you would with any other board game. The idea is for each player who represents a Hogwarts house to collect items from four classrooms. Sounds simple doesn't it. But of course it isn't. Being based on a magic book you can expect all sorts of tricks to happen.
It is very educational, despite being based on fictional characters involving witches and wizards. The game teaches kids to think about strategy and not just playing to win. Obviously they will want to finish and win the game but they will also want to make it more difficult for their opponents to beat them. This could involve moving staircases or relocating classrooms in order to confuse the other players and distract them from their goals. Your child will develop his cognitive and creative skills as well as his ability to be a good participant and team player. It should also help with concentration levels which is always a good thing.
Don't worry about having insufficient people to play the Lego Hogwarts game every day. Most parents report that their kids are quite happy to play with this Lego set recreating themes from either the books or DVDs or from their own imagination. The enclosed micro figures of Harry, Hermione, Malfoy, Dumbledore and Ron are fantastic too.
The game comes in a good sized box which is small enough not to cause storage problems but large enough to accommodate the game board when it is fully built. This avoids the need to dismantle it every time you have finished playing. With a little practice the game can be played in about 30 minutes which is just long enough to prevent anyone getting bored, given boys in particular are not generally known for their ability to sit still.
If you have kids who have yet to read the Harry Potter books or watched any of the films, they may not get the same level of enjoyment from this game. Given the potential complexity it is probably more suited for kids aged 8 and up but that will depend on your child and his or her knowledge of Harry Potter. It is really hard to imagine how you could beat the Lego Hogwarts (3862) for value, education, and sheer enjoyment factor this Christmas.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Hogwarts Express 4841
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This set includes:
- The train with removable roof
- Food trolley, luggage and Mr. Weasley's blue car
- Mini figures from the film
- The chocolate frog sweet, that comes alive if it isn't eaten
This set also contains all your favourite Harry Potter characters in Lego form. Children from age 8 upwards will have hours of fun with this Harry Potter Lego set, and will find themselves being transported back to the movie.
Along with the items above, this set includes Harry Potter, Ron and Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood and Draco Malfoy in miniature form, along with the flying Ford Anglia, invisibility cloak, candy trolley and three owls.
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Tuesday, 26 October 2010
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - The Video Game
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Today's LEGO is not just about building bricks. Like most things over time they have evolved and branched out, although still keeping the original LEGO theme. The LEGO Harry Potter Video Game: Years 1-4 is just one of these offshoots.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is a game for all the family. The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at Hogwarts is an excellent place to mix potions, learn spells and re-enact scenes from the movies, all being uniquely customised to LEGO games. Based on Harry's first four years at Hogwarts, this video game offers an enchanting mix of game-play intertwined with a liberal sprinkling of humour.
LEGO Hogwarts is the biggest, most detailed game location that LEGO have ever built and is made even better by being brought to you in 3D. You are able to explore the world of wizardry not only at Hogwarts castle, but also the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and the village of Hogsmeade.
You can play as Harry, or Hermione or Ron Weasley. In fact you have the choice to select from over 100 playable characters, and you will have the chance to:
- attend lessons
- learn how to cast spells
- brew potions
- fly on a broomstick
- and complete tasks that will earn points for your house
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will transport children to the iconic surroundings of the Harry Potter books and films and introduces a fun, new way to experience the magic of this popular character. Play with a friend and complete the first four stories from the Harry Potter series as a team, with drop-in, drop-out and co-op play.
The game is available across most gaming platforms, and online co-op is also available for Playstation 3 and X Box 360 fans.
The LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is an excellent addition to the LEGO range and will prove an extremely popular video game for this year.
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Monday, 25 October 2010
Lego Harry Potter Hagrid's Hut
Harry, Hermione and Ron like to visit Hagrid at his hut in the grounds of Hogwarts.
Sometimes these are just ordinary visits where nothing happens. But at other times visiting Hagrid can be a big adventure.
In this set, Hagrid is being visited at his hut by Hermione in order to comfort him for his loss of Buckbeak.
This Harry Potter Lego set has authentic features and detail from the film which has been specially designed to provide children with many hours of building and role play fun. There is even a brick that lights up so that Hagrid's fire burns. Figures included with the set are, Harry, Hermione, Ron Weasley, Hagrid, Aragog, a mouse, two owls and three spiders.
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Sometimes these are just ordinary visits where nothing happens. But at other times visiting Hagrid can be a big adventure.
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- You can look inside the hut if you open it up
- You will find a secret room if you look behind the fireplace
- Open the door to the wardrobe - but look out for the hidden spider
- Along with the hut, the set includes characters from the film
- Suitable for ages 7-12 years
This Harry Potter Lego set has authentic features and detail from the film which has been specially designed to provide children with many hours of building and role play fun. There is even a brick that lights up so that Hagrid's fire burns. Figures included with the set are, Harry, Hermione, Ron Weasley, Hagrid, Aragog, a mouse, two owls and three spiders.
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Thursday, 14 October 2010
Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Lego Set
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In the Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts Castle the Dementors are surrounding Hogwarts and a battle between Harry and Voldemort looms large. While Flitwick and McGonagall are attempting to keep things under control at the castle, Harry and Dumbledore are confronted with Voldemort.
This Harry Potter LEGO set is made up of four different buildings complete with technic pins so you are able to re-arrange and alter the design. And it also has hinges, allowing it to be folded up.
Looking inside the castle enables you to see the incredible detail that can be achieved with this LEGO set.
- Features like the Astronomy Tower and the Room of Requirement, along with the books and telescope and the vanishing cabinet.
- Central to this set is the Great Hall, decorated in Slytherin and Gryffindor colours, with it's two long tables and benches. The chairs for the staff, the food and the Sorting Hat.
- The tallest building, Gryffindor Tower, has several smaller rooms, like the Gryffindor and Slytherin common rooms and the Owlery.
- The final building is another tower which includes Dumbledore's office with Gryffindor's sword.
The set also comes complete with 10 minifigures including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Argus Filch, Professor McGonagall, Professor Dumbledore, Professor Flitwick, Professor Snape, Lord Voldemort and 2 Dementors.
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