The Rise of Voldemort

Name: LEGO The Rise of Voldemort 75965
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75965
Rating: 4.8 (3570 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2019184 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

3.6K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 78.4 and 3,570 owner ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, The Rise of Voldemort is a clear Recommended pick that punches well above its 184-piece count: the four exclusive, film-faithful minifigures, including the brilliantly conceived rudimentary Voldemort, make it one of the best-value Harry Potter sets ever released."

Reviewers across Brickset and Jay's Brick Blog consistently praise The Rise of Voldemort as an exceptional value play in the Harry Potter line, with the minifigure lineup being the clear star of the show. The graveyard setting is competent and atmospheric, but everyone agrees the four exclusive figures, especially the clever use of a baby-in-papoose piece to represent rudimentary Voldemort, elevate this far above what the 184-piece count suggests. Owner sentiment matches the expert enthusiasm: 3,570 ratings average 4.8 out of 5, with 96% of LEGO.com buyers saying they would recommend it, making this one of the most broadly loved small sets in the Harry Potter theme.

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LOVED (7)

01Four exclusive, movie-accurate minifigures including Harry Potter in Triwizard outfit, Voldemort, Peter Pettigrew with silver hand, and a Death Eater
02Ingenious use of the Collectable Minifigures Series 15 baby-in-papoose piece to represent rudimentary Voldemort, widely called the set's cleverest detail
03Pop-up resurrection mechanism letting Voldemort rise from the ground
04Story-accurate accessories including trans-red globe (Harry's blood), cauldron, dagger, and brick-built Triwizard Cup
05Angel of Death statue on the Riddle tombstone called movie-accurate and the best sculpted feature
06Strong value at $19.99 for four licensed, exclusive figures
07Sombre graveyard atmosphere captured well for the price

CRITICIZED (6)

01Cedric Diggory is absent, widely considered a key omission given his role in the scene
02Graveyard structure itself is small and somewhat overshadowed by the figures
03Voldemort's torso print is bland and the white chest area does not match his head color
04Spring yellowish-green 1x1 tooth plate in the pop-up mechanism looks slightly out of place
05Peter Pettigrew's hair color is orange rather than the film's brown, and his arm lacks printing
06Angled platforms look awkward from the reverse

What reviewers are saying

"This set includes four brilliant minifigures, along with Voldemort's rudimentary body and the graveyard, but costs £19.99 or $19.99 so appears to offer exceptionally good value!"

Brickset Reviews

"Like Expecto Patronum, this is yet another easy set to like."

Jay's Brick Blog

"it's kind of a remake of the old graveyard ghoul set"

BrickQueen

Ecosystem

4766 Graveyard Duel (2005) — 75965 The Rise of Voldemort succeeds the 2005 set as a modern representation of the graveyard scene. While some fans prefer the original 2005 set, the reviewer presents 75965 as an updated and story-accurate version.

75946 Hungarian Horntail Triwizard Challenge — A similar Harry Potter Trywizard Champion minifigure appears in 75946, but the one in 75965 features an authentic black and red shirt (versus jacket in 75946), making it distinct.

Collectable Minifigures Cedric Diggory variant — The Triwizard Cup in 75965 differs from the version provided with Cedric Diggory in the Collectable Minifigures series, lacking printing but more accurately capturing the onscreen design.

4706 Graveyard Duel — 75965 is considered a remake of the highly sought-after 4706 Graveyard Duel which included a Glow-in-The-Dark Voldemort and Peter Pettigrew minifigure.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This set includes four brilliant minifigures, along with Voldemort's rudimentary body and the graveyard, but costs £19.99 or $19.99 so appears to offer exceptionally good value!"

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure selection—all four exclusive and faithful to the films
✓Baby Voldemort representation is brilliant and ingenious
✓Pop-up resurrection mechanic is fun and interactive

Key Cons

✕Little Hangleton graveyard structure is overshadowed by the minifigure selection
✕No bones situated inside the tomb despite having room for them (disappointing)

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"Like Expecto Patronum, this is yet another easy set to like."

Key Pros

✓Great array of minifigures, including Wormtail
✓Set is self-contained and makes for a great display piece on its own
✓Relevant play feature that improves the overall build

Key Cons

✕Missing Cedric Diggory minifigure to be completely accurate to the scene
✕Harry doesn't have a look of agony or angry expression to match the scene context

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Expert Video Source

"it's kind of a remake of the old graveyard ghoul set"

Key Pros

✓Decent Voldemort version
✓Peter Pettigrew included
✓New Death Eater design looks more accurate to the movie

Key Cons

✕Does not feature the body of Cedric Diggory which is surprising for the scene
✕Could have been expanded to $30 with more content

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Baby Voldemort (rudimentary Voldemort): the ingenious use of the Collectable Minifigures Series 15 baby component with serpentine details makes this highly collectable.

Jay's Brick Blog: Peter Pettigrew / Wormtail - only third appearance as minifigure and relatively rare character; Death Eater with unique skull-mask

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: All four minifigures are exclusive to this set. Wide retail availability implied (£19.99/$19.99 price point suggests LEGO-wide release).

Jay's Brick Blog: Not exclusive to any particular retailer; available from LEGO.com and Amazon

Resale

Brickset Reviews: While resale expectations are not explicitly stated, the exclusive minifigures and story significance suggest strong collector interest.

Jay's Brick Blog: Not explicitly stated, but the comparison to the highly sought-after 4706 Graveyard Duel suggests potential collectibility.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Death Eater - Wizard Hat

Statue - Tom Riddle Grave

Lord Voldemort - White Head, Black Skirt, Smile with Teeth

Baby / Infant - with Stud Holder on Back with White Evil Face Pattern (Baby Lord Voldemort)

Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail) - Black Suit, Light Bluish Gray Right Hand

Harry Potter - Tournament Uniform Paneled Shirt, Detailed, Medium Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Baby in papoose componentValue
Introduced for Collectable Minifigures Series 15; ingeniously repurposed to represent Voldemort's rudimentary body with pale eyes and serpentine nostrils.
Trans-red globe element
Represents Harry's blood in the resurrection potion, marking one of the few instances of LEGO depicting mature themes like blood.
Stick Ø 3.2 W. Holder in black
Represents Peter Pettigrew's severed hand (not a minifigure hand piece), marking an unusual mature content inclusion for LEGO.
Light bluish grey 2x2 coupling plate
Used in the pop-up mechanism that causes Voldemort to appear from below ground.
Scythe
Can be positioned across Harry's throat or held by the Angel of Death statue; used to recreate the scene where Peter restrains Harry.
Trans-light blue 1x1 brick
At the centre of the Triwizard Cup accessory; described as especially authentic to the onscreen design.

What Owners Say

Owners rate this Goblet of Fire graveyard set highly for its exclusive minifigures and faithful scene recreation, with the main criticism being the absence of Cedric Diggory given his importance to the scene.

COMMON PRAISE

+Voldemort minifigure is a major draw, being the most accessible version of the character at the time
+Baby Voldemort piece seen as unique and surprisingly appealing
+Play feature allowing Voldemort to rise from the ground praised as fun and movie-accurate
+Four exclusive minifigures at a low price point seen as strong value

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Cedric Diggory's absence called out by multiple reviewers as a significant omission given his role in the scene
−Build itself is simple and quick, with some owners feeling the scene structure is minimal compared to the minifigure lineup

Exclusive VoldemortGoblet of Fire sceneMissing CedricGreat valuePlay features

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