Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network

Name: LEGO Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network 40695
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40695
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

71 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2024190 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A well-designed gift-with-purchase that earns its Recommended status (BrickScore 71.2) through a genuinely clever fireplace mechanism and a rare Lucius Malfoy minifigure, though both reviewers agree it stops short of its potential with unprinted legs, no Mr. Borgin, and a sense that only half the shop was built. Owners rate it 4 out of 5 with 80% recommending, making it a satisfying but modest bonus for Harry Potter fans."

Reviewers agree that Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network is a charming and well-executed gift-with-purchase, most notable for its satisfying fireplace mechanism that mirrors the one in the larger 76437 The Burrow Collectors' Edition. Both critical sources found it a worthwhile reward for Harry Potter fans, though both also noted the set feels incomplete and misses some obvious detail opportunities. Owner ratings on LEGO.com sit at 4.0 out of 5 with 80% recommending it, which aligns with the measured but positive critical tone.

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LOVED (6)

01Satisfying Floo Network fireplace lift mechanism using worm gears, allowing a minifigure platform to rise and lower
02Effective dark color scheme accurately mirroring the onscreen Borgin and Burkes interior
03Fireplace design matches the one built into 76437 The Burrow, enabling cross-set play
04Accessible purchase threshold ($130 on any Harry Potter sets, not gated to a single expensive launch set)
05Lucius Malfoy minifigure, otherwise only available in the much larger 75978 Diagon Alley
06Dark bluish grey claw representing the Hand of Glory as a nice screen-accurate detail

CRITICIZED (6)

01Lucius Malfoy has no leg printing, which reviewers felt was an obvious omission at this scale
02Generic minifigure head without an alternate sneering or angry expression
03Set captures only a portion of the Borgin and Burkes interior, leaving it feeling incomplete
04No Mr. Borgin minifigure included
05Box should be fully black rather than stickered to match the dark aesthetic
06Limited opportunity for movie-specific accessories beyond the Hand of Glory

What reviewers are saying

"40695 Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network is a fun counterpart to 76437 The Burrow - Collectors' Edition, so you can recreate both ends of Harry's floo powder journey!"

Brickset Reviews

"it's a pretty nice bonus for LEGO Harry Potter fans looking to celebrate September's Return to Hogwarts, and for those picking up 76437 The Burrow Collectors Edition, a fun little reward for your hard-earned spend."

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

10217 Diagon Alley — 40695 is a modern rendition of Borgin and Burkes which last appeared in 10217 in 2011, focusing only on a section of the interior rather than the full shop

76437 The Burrow - Collectors' Edition — 40695 is a perfect counterpart to The Burrow, allowing recreation of both ends of Harry's floo powder journey with matching fireplace function

75978 Diagon Alley — Lucius Malfoy in this set shares the same torso as the Lucius from 75978, making it a relatively rare option for those without Diagon Alley

76437 The Burrow Collectors Edition — The Floo Network chimney in this set is intended to work with the Floo Network chimney built into The Burrow, allowing minifigures to be sent between locations

Harry PotterTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"40695 Borgin and Burkes: Floo Network is a fun counterpart to 76437 The Burrow - Collectors' Edition, so you can recreate both ends of Harry's floo powder journey!"

Key Pros

✓Satisfying fireplace function
✓Effective colour scheme
✓Lots of accurate details

Key Cons

✕Lucius' legs should be printed
✕Generic head lacking alternative angry or sneering expression

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Fun play feature that ties in well with The Burrow
✓Another chance to get a Lucius Malfoy minifigure
✓GWP redemption is for all LEGO Harry Potter sets, and not the big expensive launch set

Key Cons

✕No leg printing on Lucius
✕Should've come with a Mr Borgin minifigure

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Lucius Malfoy is the primary value driver as he is only otherwise available in 75978 Diagon Alley

Jay's Brick Blog: Lucius Malfoy variant with torso printing but plain legs

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Gift-with-purchase exclusive

Jay's Brick Blog: GWP (gift with purchase); available 1-10 September 2024 for LEGO Insiders with US$130+ spend on Harry Potter sets

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Lucius Malfoy - Black Robe, Bright Light Yellow Hair, Plain Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dark bluish grey claw representing the Hand of Glory
Grabs Harry's hand in the movie; essential feature of the set
Worm gears for fireplace lift mechanism
Allows a minifigure to disappear into or emerge from the fireplace
Worm gears recoloured to green
Come in green for the first time ever to match the Floo Network's magical green effects; also shows up in The Burrow
Skeleton skulls
Plenty of LEGO skeleton skulls included
Galleon tile
Galleon tile included which is always nice to have

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