Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement

"With a BrickScore of 72.5, the Hogwarts Castle: Room of Requirement is a charming, detail-packed GWP that Harry Potter castle collectors should make every effort to snag — its collapsible modular design, thematic Easter eggs, and exclusive Neville Longbottom minifig give it real display and aftermarket appeal, even if the minifig itself is underwhelming in execution."

Reviewers broadly agree that set 40770 is a well-crafted, detail-rich GWP that earns its place in the Hogwarts Castle modular display system. Its clever collapsible design, thematic depth — Wizard Chess, Neville's Mimbulus Mimbletonia, a diadem Horcrux reference, dark green hammocks, and a hidden passage linking to 76457 Hogsmeade Village — make it feel substantial for a promotional set. The main friction point is Neville Longbottom's minifigure: both dedicated reviewers noted he lacks distinctive or exclusive pieces, particularly the accurate jumper seen in 76415. One reviewer recommends buying now, while the other advises waiting, reflecting mild tension over whether the €130 spend threshold is worthwhile given the GWP-only access.

Where they split: Both dedicated reviewers are broadly positive, but diverge on buy recommendation: Bouwsteentjes says buy now, calling the €130 threshold worthwhile for collectors; Brickset says wait, questioning whether the GWP model is the right vehicle for such an important location. They also differ slightly on Neville's minifigure — Brickset notes his smile is captured well, while Bouwsteentjes finds him visually undistinctive overall.