LEGO Reviews Collectable Minifigures71028

Neville Longbottom

Name: LEGO Neville Longbottom 71028
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71028
Rating: 4.39 (1778 reviews)

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Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

1.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Series 2 of the Harry Potter CMF line delivers on almost every front, with debut characters, standout accessories, and printing quality that BrickQueen called among the best the series has produced; owner ratings of 4.39 out of 5 across 1,778 reviews confirm broad buyer satisfaction."

The Harry Potter Minifigures Series 2 (71028) earns a BrickScore of 79.1 and a Recommended verdict, fuelled by an exceptional roster of character debuts and outstanding printing quality throughout. BrickQueen's dedicated review praised nearly every figure in the lineup, pointing to Moaning Myrtle's long-awaited debut as the headline attraction, while LEGO.com owners rate the series 4.39 out of 5 across 1,778 reviews and 81% would recommend it. The $4.99 price draws some criticism but the series is broadly seen as a worthy successor to the first Harry Potter CMF wave.

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LOVED (8)

01Moaning Myrtle makes her LEGO debut, widely cited as one of the most requested Harry Potter characters
02Fred and George Weasley are subtly differentiated rather than being identical figures
03Exceptional character-specific accessories including Tom Riddle's Diary, the Marauder's Map, the Book of Monsters, the Sword of Gryffindor, and a new detailed phoenix piece
04Printing extends to the backs of robes and dresses and includes shoe detailing
05Most figures feature double-sided faces
06Professor Sprout with thematic ear muffs is a well-executed addition to the Hogwarts staff roster
07Luna Lovegood in the lion mask variant is accurately realised
08New phoenix piece is a significant improvement over the previous brick-built version

CRITICIZED (3)

01Price at $4.99 per figure noted as slightly high by some reviewers, though less contested than in the DC series
02Harry Potter's scar is nearly invisible when his hair piece is in place
03Blind-bag duplication is a persistent frustration; one buyer ordering 50 packs did not receive every figure

What reviewers are saying

"i finally have all of the harry potter minifigures series 2. finally have all 16 here"

BrickQueen

"Licensed series of Collectable Minifigures provide an excellent opportunity to include some characters who would be unlikely to appear in standard sets."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures Series 1 — Reviewer loves Series 2 even more than Series 1; improved accessories and newly-made characters

Previous brick-built Dumbledore's Phoenix — New detailed phoenix piece is vastly superior; previously many people were disappointed with brick-built version

Previous Book of Monsters — New version far exceeds original with textured sides and teeth detail

Recent Bellatrix figure (from a set) — Series 2 Bellatrix has printing on back of dress, unlike recent Bellatrix from set which lacked back printing

Collectable MinifiguresTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

BUY

"i finally have all of the harry potter minifigures series 2. finally have all 16 here"

Key Pros

✓Moaning Myrtle debut fills a long-requested gap
✓Most figures include double-sided faces
✓Excellent printing detail on costumes

Key Cons

✕Harry Potter's scar could be more pronounced (reviewer: 'i do wish that his scar was a little bit more pronounced um i wish it was a little bit more visible especially with the hair piece it almost disappears')

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source · avg of 2

BUY

"Licensed series of Collectable Minifigures provide an excellent opportunity to include some characters who would be unlikely to appear in standard sets."

Key Pros

✓Excellent exclusive characters (Griphook, Lily Potter, James Potter) rarely seen in sets
✓High-quality accessories, particularly Fawkes phoenix and Sword of Gryffindor
✓Covers entire film series with variant depictions

Key Cons

✕Harry, Ron, and Hermione are base variants that could have been in standard sets
✕Luna's alternative facial expression looks slightly awkward

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Value drivers

BrickQueen: Moaning Myrtle serves as the headline minifigure driving collector interest; reviewer identifies her as immediate favorite

Brickset Reviews: Griphook, Lily Potter, and James Potter as exclusive characters; unique Fawkes mold and Sword of Gryffindor accessories

Exclusivity

BrickQueen: Minifigure series exclusive - available only in series format

Brickset Reviews: LEGO-exclusive collectable minifigure series; individual figures blind-packed

Resale

BrickQueen: Strong collectibility likely to maintain value; figure debuts and minifigure series format typically appreciated by collectors

Brickset Reviews: Collectable minifigure series typically have strong secondary market value; exclusive characters and accessories drive long-term appreciation

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Harry Potter

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Tom Riddle's Diary
Detailed accessory with printing on front cover and inside pages showing where Riddle would write and receive responses.
Marauder's Map
Cool accessory included with Fred/George Weasley.
Suitcase of Tricks
Opens up to reveal 'Old Firm' text and joke pieces inside; included with one of the Weasley twins.
Book of MonstersValue
New, improved version compared to original; reviewer states 'they way out did themselves.' Features textured sides and interior teeth detail that looks 'incredible.'
Sword of GryffindorValue
Described as impressive; reviewer notes 'they didn't just put red on there' but made it look like 'jewel type pieces' creating an awesome appearance.
Phoenix Fox
New phoenix piece; reviewer states 'they included like a brick built version of fox' before and 'a lot of people were disappointed' but 'this more than makes up for it' with a 'spectacular job.'

What Owners Say · summarized from 38 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the minifigure designs, new characters, and accessories, but many are frustrated by severe duplicate issues and price concerns when ordering multiple packs online.

COMMON PRAISE

+Screen-accurate, detailed minifigure designs with excellent printing
+Great variety of new and long-awaited Harry Potter characters
+Exclusive new accessories like Sword of Gryffindor, Fawkes phoenix, and butterbeer glasses
+Fun blind-bag opening experience and collectibility

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Severe duplicate issues when ordering multiple packs online, with some buyers receiving 4-6 of the same figure out of 8-50 purchases
−Random distribution problems, including one buyer getting zero Harry Potter figures from 50 packs
−Price point of $4-5 per pack feels high for one minifigure, especially with duplicates
−Quality control issues with loose hair pieces and stiff head joints that won't swivel (Moaning Myrtle head)

Duplicate distribution frustrationExcellent minifigure quality and varietyBlind-bag collectibility experiencePrice versus value concernOnline ordering reliability issues

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.4

1,665 reviews

76%

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