Hogwarts Moment: Divination Class

Name: LEGO Hogwarts Moment: Divination Class 76396
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76396
Rating: 4.8 (2689 reviews)

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022297 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

2.7K+

Consensus

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BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Hogwarts Moment: Divination Class earns a BrickScore of 72.9 on the strength of its exceptional minifigures and the series' clever book display format, though the $0.101 per-piece cost is the one consistent friction point across both expert reviewers and the 89% owner recommendation rate."

Hogwarts Moment: Divination Class (76396) continues the well-regarded book-format series with strong minifigures, appealing Harry Potter theming, and a satisfying fold-up design, though value-for-money is the weakest aspect in the expert consensus at a score of 55. Owners are considerably more forgiving, scoring it 4.8 out of 5 across nearly 2,700 ratings, though only 89% would recommend it, a shade below most Harry Potter sets. The Trelawney minifigure and the series' signature shelf-display book format are the most commonly praised elements.

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LOVED (6)

01Professor Trelawney minifigure consistently called spot-on and highly desirable
02Parvati Patil inclusion cited as a welcome and less common character choice
03Book-format design that folds closed and displays on a shelf like a real book
04Ability to connect multiple Hogwarts Moments sets together as a stack of books
05Dense scene details packed into a compact space, capturing the atmosphere of the Divination classroom
06Clear instructions that make it accessible for children and LEGO beginners alike

CRITICIZED (4)

01Value-for-money is the weakest aspect, with the $29.99 price and $0.101 per piece ratio seen as high for the piece count
02Some reviewers report difficulty getting the book to close properly, with the spine needing careful assembly
03Scene furnishing choices drew mild criticism, with suggestions for cushioned benches or tables
04Build is similar in structure to other Hogwarts Moments entries, limiting novelty for series collectors

What reviewers are saying

"I simply love this concept. It's similar to the Disney Storybooks, but involves much more building."

Rebrickable Reviews

"This Hogwarts Moment is simple, but captures the essential features of Divination."

Brickset Reviews

"These clever little sets expanded on previous Disney storybook playsets that provided younger LEGO fans with portable scenes and characters, and the translation to the Wizarding World has been fantastic."

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Ecosystem

76397-1 Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class — Both sets follow the same playbook concept. Divination Class has similar-looking wall sections but nicer furniture and back-of-book decorations, while Defence Against the Dark Arts Class has a better overall feel but more standard furniture. The reviewer cannot pick a favorite between them.

Disney Storybooks — Similar concept to Disney Storybooks but involves much more building, making it more complex and engaging.

76399-1 Hogwarts Magical Trunk — Jared's previous review of the Magical Trunk didn't leave a great impression, and he recommended going for the Hogwarts Moments sets instead. The reviewer agrees with this assessment.

76382 Hogwarts Moment: Transfiguration Class — Both feature basic wall structures, though the arrangement works nicely for the cavernous Divination classroom rather than including dividing walls which sometimes appear in these sets

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"I simply love this concept. It's similar to the Disney Storybooks, but involves much more building."

Key Pros

✓Similar concept to beloved Disney Storybooks but with significantly more building involved
✓Great stage for play with hinged, expandable design
✓Can function as both a play set and display piece

Key Cons

✕Wall sections are a bit similar/repetitive in design
✕Must ensure parts are placed straight and secure to avoid blocking the book from closing

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"This Hogwarts Moment is simple, but captures the essential features of Divination."

Key Pros

✓Distinctive bright purple colour scheme reflecting Professor Trelawney's character
✓Superb Professor Trelawney minifigure with elaborate details and new textured hair
✓Attractive colour scheme with attention to movie details

Key Cons

✕Relatively basic wall structures within the classroom
✕Heavy reliance upon stickers rather than built elements

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Key Pros

✓Portable, stackable book-form design
✓Connection points allow linking with other Hogwarts Moments sets for mega-playset
✓New Trelawney outfit with improved detail vs. previous dress version

Key Cons

✕Large stickers tricky to place and difficult to reset without damage
✕Limited space for minifigures in storage design (pieces prone to being lost)

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Professor Trelawney - updated version with elaborate new details, moving character from Collectable Minifigures exclusivity into standard set availability

The Brothers Brick: New Trelawney outfit with detailed pants version; exclusive minifigure variants (Harry Potter, Parvati Patil).

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail through LEGO.com; part of standard Hogwarts Moments product line

The Brothers Brick: LEGO Shop exclusive starting March 1st, 2022

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Professor Sybill Trelawney

Parvati Patil

Harry Potter

Standout parts (per reviewers)

92084 Animal, Bird, Owl Small, Angular Features in Tan
New color variant.
88292 Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 in Dark Red
New color variant.
95270 Door for Window Frame 1 x 4 x 3, Semicircular Handle Holes on Back in Dark Orange
New color variant.
69934 Plate Special 10 x 16 with Studs on Edges and Bar Handles on 1 Side in Dark Purple
New color variant.
3069bpr0358 Tile 1 x 2 with 'The Grim' Print
Unique print depicting 'The Grim' from Harry Potter.
3626cpr3645 Minifig Head Sybill Trelawney PrintValue
New printed head for Professor Trelawney character.

What Owners Say · summarized from 39 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Most owners love the set's design, minifigures, and build experience, but a significant portion report the book does not close properly, which undermines the central design concept.

COMMON PRAISE