Hogwarts Express

"With a BrickScore of 86, the Hogwarts Express (75955) earns its place as a must-have for Harry Potter fans — a detailed, sturdy, and joyful build that shines on display and holds up to real play, even if the missing tracks and a few design niggles take the shine off slightly."

Reviewers are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about LEGO 75955 Hogwarts Express, praising its faithful detail, sturdy build quality, and strong play value for both kids and adults. The Platform 9¾ section — with its spinning barrier wall, moveable newspaper stand, and printed newspapers — is a particular highlight alongside the richly detailed locomotive cab. The minifigure lineup, especially the new-design Dementor and the double-sided Lupin werewolf head, earns consistent applause. A handful of practical frustrations (no tracks included, misleading box art showing lit lights, tight carriage couplings, and a station bridge that can be too low for some trains) keep it just short of perfect for more discerning fans.

Where they split: Most reviewers are in near-total agreement on praise. The one area of mild split is track compatibility and motorisation: train enthusiasts flagged meaningful modifications needed for track use, while casual play/display buyers found this a non-issue. Value-for-money is rated perfectly by the majority but slightly lower by a few who felt the missing tracks and limited station size dented the proposition.