Hogwarts: Grand Staircase

Name: LEGO Hogwarts: Grand Staircase 40577
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40577
Rating: 4.8 (77 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022224 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

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Synthesized Verdict

"Hogwarts: Grand Staircase earns a BrickScore of 75 as a niche but well-executed modular connector piece that Harry Potter castle builders will find genuinely useful, though its freely-spinning staircase and heavy sticker load hold it back from being a standout build on its own merits."

Hogwarts: Grand Staircase earns a BrickScore of 75 at the Recommended tier, with both expert reviewers (The Brothers Brick and Brickset) praising its modular connectivity, detailed portrait panels, and rotating staircase while citing the frustrating turntable that swings freely without stopping points and the significant GWP purchase threshold. Owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 77 ratings with 100% recommending, driven largely by Harry Potter collectors thrilled by the modular integration. The expert consensus on value for money sits at just 45, reflecting the high $130 minimum spend required to obtain it.

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LOVED (7)

01Rotating staircase feature via turntable base, evoking the iconic Hogwarts effect
02Interchangeable portrait panels including the Fat Lady
03Technic pin system that connects correctly to existing modular Hogwarts sets
04Accurate height and archway alignment with previous modules
05Hermione minifigure with new skirt, legs, and dual facial expressions
06Extensive portrait accuracy drawing from across the film series
07Corner-connecting footprint that allows 90-degree layout configurations

CRITICIZED (8)

01Turntable base rotates freely without click-stop positions, making it easy to jostle out of alignment
02No way to attach minifigures to the staircase steps; figures fall easily
03Heavy sticker count (18 stickers) for a 224-piece set
04Non-standard 12x12 footprint breaks the established 8x8/8x16 module grid
05Exterior is significantly less detailed than other Hogwarts modules
06Fat Lady portrait cannot swing open to reveal a common room
07Extremely limited GWP availability (sold out in 2 days in the US during a 16-day promotion)
08$130 minimum spend threshold is expensive for a promotional item

What reviewers are saying

"Despite an expensive purchase threshold, Hogwarts: Grand Staircase is excellent"

Brickset Reviews

"But with so many sets stacked on top of each other, Hogwarts students had a hard time moving between the floors. Well no longer."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

40452 Hogwarts Gryffindor Dorms — 40577 completes the minifigure trio (including Harry and Ron from the Dorms); both are promotional additions to the modular Hogwarts system with high purchase thresholds.

76399 Hogwarts Magical Trunk — Hermione's skirt and legs originate from this set, faithfully recreating her early-film attire and distinguishing her from previous variants.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Despite an expensive purchase threshold, Hogwarts: Grand Staircase is excellent"

Key Pros

✓Excellent detail and extensive portrait accuracy from across the film series
✓Outstanding Fat Lady portrait design
✓Moving staircase function works nicely

Key Cons

✕Expensive purchase threshold of £130/$130/€130 for a promotional set
✕Non-standard 12x12 footprint breaks the established 8x8/8x16 module consistency

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BUY

"But with so many sets stacked on top of each other, Hogwarts students had a hard time moving between the floors. Well no longer."

Key Pros

✓Great finished model full of details
✓Rotating staircase is a fun feature
✓Can be added to any other Harry Potter modular sets

Key Cons

✕Turntable base swings freely instead of clicking, easily jostled
✕Minifigs placed on staircase are likely to fall due to lack of attachment points

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Hermione Granger in Gryffindor uniform with new skirt and leg pieces completes the trio with Harry and Ron.

The Brothers Brick: Exclusive Hermione minifigure with dual expressions and detailed printing

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO exclusive; Gift with Purchase promotion; wide retail through LEGO stores and online, but extremely limited stock (sold out within 2 days of 16-day promotion in US).

The Brothers Brick: Gift-with-purchase (GWP) with minimum $130 purchase threshold; available July 15-31 only

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong secondary market demand evident (eBay prices noted as high in comments); scarcity due to limited GWP supply and 2-day sell-out drives value, though potential future re-release could soften long-term appreciation.

The Brothers Brick: Likely to hold value given limited availability window and appeal to Harry Potter collectors building complete modular scenes

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Hermione Granger

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Black skirt component and triple-moulded short legsValue
Part of the new Hermione minifigure; originates from 76399 Hogwarts Magical Trunk and faithfully recreates Hermione's attire from the early Harry Potter films.
Stickers (18 total)
Numerous stickers portray portraits from the films, including identifiable designs such as Giffard Abbott and his dog, Elizabeth Burke, Iris Pius, Dumbledore's empty chair, and the Fat Lady. Some portraits have been altered for LEGO replication.
Technic bricks and pins
Allow the finished model to attach to previously released modular sets on either side
Interchangeable archway panels
Include portrait stickers such as the 'fat lady' who guards the Gryffindor common room entrance
Turntable base
Provides the primary play function of rotating the staircase