Hogsmeade Village Visit

Name: LEGO Hogsmeade Village Visit 76388
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76388

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: C2021851 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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Synthesized Verdict

"The Hogsmeade Village Visit stands as one of the most beloved sets in this review pool, with a 4.89 owner average across nearly 1,942 ratings and a BrickScore of 79.1 reflecting genuine dual-market appeal as both a Harry Potter collector's piece and a Winter Village display staple."

The Hogsmeade Village Visit earns its Highly Recommended standing with a BrickScore of 79.1, backed by 1,942 owners averaging 4.89 out of 5, one of the highest owner satisfaction scores in this batch. Reviewers praised the charming two-building format (Honeydukes and the Three Broomsticks), detailed winter aesthetic, and minifigure selection that includes the 20th anniversary pearl gold Ron Weasley. The set also crossed over naturally into LEGO Winter Village displays, broadening its appeal well beyond Harry Potter collectors. Minor criticisms were limited to some fiddly roof clip connections and, from a smaller number of voices, a wish for more distinct interior detail comparable to Diagon Alley.

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LOVED (8)

01Charming winter aesthetic with snow-capped roofs and arched gables
02Two fully detailed buildings in one set (Honeydukes and Three Broomsticks)
0320th anniversary pearl gold Ron Weasley minifigure

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CRITICIZED (5)

01Roof attachment pieces were fiddly, especially for younger builders
02Some sticker elements rather than printed bricks, with concern about fading
03Interior detail somewhat less intricate than larger Harry Potter sets like Diagon Alley

+2 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~3 hours 15 minutes

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

buildingsstickersthreeinteriorbroomsticksharrypotterhoneydukesroofwindowexcellentdesigndisplaysratherprintedhogsmeadedetailwinterdetailsdifficultselectioncharactersbothdiagonalleyflumebuildingvillage

What reviewers are saying

"I can't recommend this set enough."

Rebrickable Reviews

"Of all the summer 2021 Harry Potter sets, Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388) intrigued me most."

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Ecosystem

4758-1 (Hogwarts Express with station) — 76388 finally delivers on what 2004's Hogsmeade station couldn't: a proper village setting. The 2004 set was not inspiring; this one is substantially better.

10132-1 (Motorized Hogwarts Express) — Both 2004 sets provided limited Hogsmeade content. This 2021 set far surpasses them with comprehensive building recreations.

4756-1 (Shrieking Shack) — The Shrieking Shack included a simple Honeydukes version; this set delivers a full, detailed Honeydukes alongside the pub, making it a complete village experience.

Diagon Alley (75978) 85 — Hogsmeade buildings complement Diagon Alley well but are smaller in proportion. Diagon Alley has more brick-built details while Hogsmeade relies more on stickers. The Three Broomsticks is comparable in height to Flourish Blotts, but Honeydukes is notably shorter.

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"I can't recommend this set enough."

Key Pros

✓Innovative building techniques, especially the roof construction around the front window
✓Excellent design aesthetics with striking color choices (Trans-Pink Opal Domes)
✓Captures the higgledy-piggledy nature of Harry Potter architecture

Key Cons

✕Window details are stickers rather than printed pieces, difficult to place cleanly on curved surfaces
✕The Three Broomsticks interior feels cramped and under-developed, would benefit from 8-16 additional studs of interior space

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"Of all the summer 2021 Harry Potter sets, Hogsmeade Village Visit (76388) intrigued me most."

Key Pros

✓Two buildings in one set
✓Great minifigure selection with seven characters
✓Excellent cost-per-minute of build time ($0.564 vs Harry Potter average $0.818)

Key Cons

✕Buildings smaller than film counterparts
✕Less detailed than Diagon Alley buildings

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Ron Weasley - 20th Anniversary Pearl Gold

Professor Minerva McGonagall - Dark Green Robe over Dark Blue Dress, Dark Tan Hair

Madam Rosmerta - Black Legs

Dean Thomas - Medium Legs

Mrs. Flume - Dark Pink Shawl

Mr. Flume

Harry Potter - Dark Blue Open Jacket over Sand Blue Shirt, Black Medium Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Trans-Pink Opal Domes
Striking visual element that stands out immediately on Honeydukes
Multiple new printed torsos and heads
Including Ron Weasley, Dean Thomas, Mr. Flume, Mrs. Flume, and detailed Professor McGonagall head; 10 new prints listed including robes, jackets, and vests
Parts in new colors: Dark Orange hair, Dark Tan arches and panels, Pearl Gold hair
New color variations add to winter village aesthetics and Harry Potter character accuracy
Minifig Hair with Large High Bun in Dark Orange and Top Knot Bun in Dark Tan
New hair molds/colors for character minifigures
Brick Arch [Gothic] in Dark Tan
New color for gothic architecture element fitting the Harry Potter aesthetic
Transparent minifig heads printed as jars
Unique printed elements for shop display