Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals — B · The Brick Drop Score
B
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Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals
76400-1 · Harry Potter
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Thestrals are one of Harry Potter's most visually distinct creatures, and LEGO® nailed them at $19.99 — two minifigs, an iconic carriage, and a creature design that punches well above its price tag.
Is the price fair?A+Two licensed minifigs and a creature build for $19.99 — the pricing here is doing serious work.
Will you love it?B-The build wraps up fast, but the Thestrals are charming enough that you won't feel shortchanged.
Holds its value?BHolds steadily post-retirement — not a rocket ship, but a reliable B-tier performer.
The Full Take
The Thestrals alone justify this set's existence — skeletal, winged horses that most characters can't even see, rendered in LEGO® form with surprising fidelity. At $19.99, this is one of the sharpest entry points in the Harry Potter lineup, delivering two minifigs and a genuinely screen-accurate carriage scene. The build itself is short; don't sit down expecting an afternoon project. But what you get on the shelf afterward is cohesive and atmospheric in a way that a lot of small sets miss. The minifig value here is real — two characters for under twenty dollars in a licensed theme is not something to take for granted. It's a B set, meaning it's good without being essential, but for anyone filling out a Hogwarts display, this one has a clear home.