Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets

Name: LEGO Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets 76389
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76389
Rating: 4.79 (2759 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20211,176 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

2.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 78.5 and 2,759 owners averaging 4.79 out of 5, the Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets earns its Recommended tier through a combination of impressive scale, the pearl gold Voldemort minifigure, and the modular Hogwarts system it anchors, though the price premium and the underdetailed Chamber base section prevent it from reaching the top tier."

Owner sentiment for the Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets set is overwhelmingly enthusiastic across 2,759 ratings averaging 4.79 out of 5 on Amazon and LEGO.com combined. Buyers consistently celebrate the set's scale, modularity with other Hogwarts releases, and standout minifigure lineup headlined by the 20th anniversary pearl gold Lord Voldemort. The interactive play features (the slide, snake, and secret cave) drove repeated play from children, while adult builders appreciated both the lengthy build experience and the way green roofs allowed integration with older Hogwarts sets. One consistent note of criticism was price perception and one reviewer flagged the actual Chamber of Secrets section at the bottom as underdeveloped compared to the rest of the build.

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LOVED (7)

01Scale and visual presence of the completed model
0220th anniversary pearl gold Lord Voldemort and overall minifigure selection
03Interactive play features including the slide, Basilisk snake, and secret cave
04Modular compatibility with other Hogwarts expansion sets
05Return to green roofs matching older Hogwarts sets
06MinaLima printed elements and detail accuracy to the films
07Lengthy, satisfying build experience comparable to the 71043 Hogwarts Castle

CRITICIZED (3)

01Price point seen as high by some buyers, with value_for_money scoring only 63.9 among experts
02The actual Chamber of Secrets section at the base felt underdetailed relative to the rest of the build
03LEGO.com owner recommend rate of 85 is slightly below expectations given the average rating

What reviewers are saying

"This Basilisk is LEGO's best yet."

The Brothers Brick

"I really enjoyed this build."

Rebrickable Reviews

"76389 Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets abandons that standard, instead comprising various modular structures. Beyond connecting together horizontally, different levels can be successfully rearranged."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

75954 Hogwarts Great Hall — This new Chamber set's Great Hall rendition is smaller and less detailed than the 2018 Great Hall standalone set, though still perfectly adequate for this set's modular purpose.

Astronomy Tower set (prior year LEGO release) — A tiny version of the Astronomy Tower is included here, even though LEGO released a dedicated Astronomy Tower set the previous year. This chamber version is a much smaller vignette.

2002 Classic Basilisk — The new 2021 Basilisk design is more accurate even if it can't hold a minifigure in its mouth. The reviewer had fondness for the classic but the new design is superior; described as LEGO's best Basilisk yet, completely putting to rest bad memories of the Great Hall version.

Great Hall set from previous wave (Nearly Headless Nick minifigure) — This Nick is nearly identical to the Great Hall version except for the key distinction that this one actually glows in the dark, significantly improving the effect.

Harry PotterTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"This Basilisk is LEGO's best yet."

Key Pros

✓Best Basilisk design LEGO has created, far superior to previous versions
✓Excellent assortment and quality of minifigures with multiple first-appearances
✓Great atmosphere and recognition of Hogwarts locations

Key Cons

✕Last version of Great Hall not as detailed as 2018 standalone set (though still adequate)
✕2×2 round tile connecting neck pieces on Basilisk is dark tan instead of olive green

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BUY

"I really enjoyed this build."

Key Pros

✓Impressive castle size for a 'normal' set at this price point
✓Excellent minifigure selection (11 total): includes first appearances of Colin Creevey, Professor Sinistra, and Justin Finch-Fletchley
✓Good character variety beyond the usual Harry, Hermione, Ron repeat

Key Cons

✕Basilisk snake is way too small compared to its importance in the story
✕No Fawkes the Phoenix included despite being the hero who defeats the Basilisk (mold already exists)

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Brickset Reviews

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"76389 Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets abandons that standard, instead comprising various modular structures. Beyond connecting together horizontally, different levels can be successfully rearranged."

Key Pros

✓Excellent selection of minifigures including numerous exclusive characters
✓Glow-in-the-dark Nearly Headless Nick looks exceptional when charged
✓Modular reconfigurable system with Technic pins allows various display arrangements

Key Cons

✕Price of £129.99/$129.99 feels expensive and represents major weakness
✕Sand green roof color mismatches 2018-2020 sets and appears less movie-accurate than dark bluish grey

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: Golden Lord Voldemort with exclusive pearl gold minifigure stand; first-appearance characters Aurora Sinistra, Colin Creevy, and Justin Finch-Fletchley

Rebrickable Reviews: Nearly Headless Nick in Glow in the Dark with unprecedented color combinations is a unique collectible. Golden Voldemort as 20th-anniversary variant. First appearances of Colin Creevey, Professor Sinistra, and Justin Finch-Fletchley.

Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: 20th Anniversary special branding; exclusive golden minifigure; pearl gold stand unique to gold minifigure sets; first-appearance minifigures exclusive to this set

Rebrickable Reviews: Set includes exclusive 20th-anniversary golden Voldemort minifigure. Random Chocolate Frog Wizard Card tiles (6 per set from pool of 16). Part of 2021 wave released in book order.

Resale

The Brothers Brick: Strong secondary market expectations likely given exclusive minifigures and 20th Anniversary branding, though specific aftermarket predictions are not stated.

Rebrickable Reviews: No explicit resale expectation stated.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (11)

Lord Voldemort - 20th Anniversary Pearl Gold

$14

Nearly Headless Nick - Glow in the Dark

$10

Professor Sinistra

Professor Gilderoy Lockhart - Nougat Torso and Legs

Albus Dumbledore - Magenta Robe, Skirt

Tom Riddle - Black Long Hogwarts Coat and Vest, Light Bluish Gray Legs

Luna Lovegood - Ravenclaw Robe, Black Short Legs

Ginny Weasley - Gryffindor Robe Clasped, Black Short Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Basilisk head
New design, reuses raptor jaw from Jurassic World for hinged lower jaw; described as LEGO's best Basilisk yet
Candelabra
Brand-new element with open studs on three prongs and anti-stud on bottom; uses standard rods for segments
Pixies
New elements with anti-stud on bottom and short arms that can be gripped by minifigure hands
2x2x3 drill cone in sand green
Allows tower to come to pointy tip; adds interesting texture versus older 2x2x2 cone
3x3x2 curved window frame in brown
Recolored element appearing in new colors; also appears in Creator 31120 Medieval Castle
Olive green animal tails
Exclusive to this set so far

What Owners Say · summarized from 89 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the set's impressive detail, minifigures, and interconnectedness with other Hogwarts sets, though some report missing pieces and frustration with price and structural stability issues.

COMMON PRAISE