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Newbury Haunted High School

Name: LEGO Newbury Haunted High School 70425
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70425
Rating: 4.89 (1272 reviews)

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20191,474 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

1.3K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

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LOVED (8)

01Transformation functions are outstanding and most impressive of Hidden Side sets
02Antiquated aesthetic and dilapidated design are excellent
03Architectural design looks magnificent in official images
04Dark red and dark tan brickwork looks magnificent
05Light bluish grey highlights are appealing
06Golden finials look splendid
07Tiled steps contrast nicely with portico structure
08Exposed tan bricks look great

CRITICIZED (8)

01Stickers used extensively throughout the model (over thirty on exterior)
02Stickers on trans-clear windows provide detail but seem excessive
03Exposed dark tan brick stickers may look cheap to some
04Exposed structure is relatively shallow, restricting display angles
05Interior almost completely exposed when viewed from certain angles
06Limited upper level space creates compromises in room design
07Deep ground floor area restricts display to some extent due to shallow sides
08Entrance is positioned far beyond the portico archway, making access difficult

What reviewers are saying

"I love the antiquated aesthetic of this school and its dilapidated design seems fitting for Newbury which has evidently been negatively affected by ghosts inhabiting the town."

Brickset Reviews

"Will the largest LEGO Hidden Side set, 70425 Newbury Haunted High School, prove to be top of the class?"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

70418 J.B.'s Ghost Lab — Douglas Elton minifigure appears in both sets with identical torso and design. J.B.'s Ghost Lab serves as another Hidden Side set in the same theme.

70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 — Sets were designed for display together; bus stop on school connects using A-frame plate and displays same bus number as the bus set.

41195 Emily & Noctura's Showdown — Trans-neon green mist pieces previously appeared only in this Elves set (initially noted in incorrect inventory, later corrected by reviewer).

Modular sets — Set builds with nearly equivalent furniture and detail quality to Modular sets; looks great displayed next to other modulars.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I love the antiquated aesthetic of this school and its dilapidated design seems fitting for Newbury which has evidently been negatively affected by ghosts inhabiting the town."

Key Pros

✓Transformation functions are outstanding and most impressive of Hidden Side sets
✓Antiquated aesthetic and dilapidated design are excellent
✓Architectural design looks magnificent in official images

Key Cons

✕Stickers used extensively throughout the model (over thirty on exterior)
✕Stickers on trans-clear windows provide detail but seem excessive

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Brick Fanatics

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BUY

"Will the largest LEGO Hidden Side set, 70425 Newbury Haunted High School, prove to be top of the class?"

Key Pros

✓Ambitious transformation mechanic converting school into monster with multiple clever hidden play features
✓Excellent interior detail with ornate spinning blackboard, bell tower and grandfather clock sub-assemblies
✓High-quality seven minifigures with detailed printing and exclusive variants

Key Cons

✕Excessive use of 44 stickers throughout build that becomes a chore
✕Questions about why some pieces weren't printed instead given cost justification

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive possessed variants with trans-neon green heads and wings; distinctive minifigure roster including multiple character variants not found in other sets

Brick Fanatics: Seven exclusive minifigures including possessed teacher and student variants with unique printing and dual-molded pieces (Jack's hoodie, Parker's beanie and pigtails)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO set from 2019 Hidden Side line; exclusive minifigure variants and parts available in this set

Brick Fanatics: Wide retail availability at launch; contains exclusive minifigures

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Mr. Clarke

Wade

Paola

Rose Davids

Jack Davids - Red Jacket with Cap and Hood (Lopsided Smile / Scared)

Douglas Elton / El Fuego - Coveralls with Hair

Parker L. Jackson - Black Top with Beanie (Open Mouth Smile / Scared)

Skeleton - Standard Skull, Bent Arms Horizontal Grip

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Medium Stone Grey 1x4x2 ornate railings
First appearance in light bluish grey
Spring Yellowish Green 2x7 talons/wingsValue
Spectacular tattered design used for possessed minifigure wings; part originally created for Kai
Trans-neon green elements (heads, mist pieces)Value
Previously appeared only in 41195 Emily & Noctura's Showdown (correction: Elves sets); used for possessed minifigures and transformation effects
6x3x5 pavilion component and 3x3 quarter dome piecesValue
Used to create bell tower with decorative spikes
Pearl gold bell
Centre of bell tower; somewhat bland by comparison but necessary for internal function
Teal 2x2 inverted curved slopes
Hidden beneath the floor; may be scanned using Hidden Side app after deploying claws