The Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow

"With a BrickScore of 82.7, the Shrieking Shack & Whomping Willow is a fan-favourite Prisoner of Azkaban set — its uniquely crooked architecture, standout Lupin werewolf figure, and clever moon play feature make it one of the most characterful Harry Potter sets in the modern lineup, even if the Whomping Willow feels a branch or two short and the price leaves a few buyers wanting more bulk."

Reviewers are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about set 76407, praising its eerie, crooked aesthetic, satisfying build experience, and strong minifigure lineup. The tilted, off-kilter shack design is consistently called out as a highlight, and the Lupin werewolf figure earns special acclaim across multiple reviews. Value for money is the one soft spot — several reviewers felt the set was slightly small for its price point, and the Whomping Willow's sparse branch count drew repeated criticism. Despite those reservations, nearly every reviewer recommends it as one of the best Prisoner of Azkaban sets available.

Where they split: Minor split on the Whomping Willow — one reviewer prefers this version over the older set (75953), while others feel the sparse branch count is a clear downgrade. A few reviewers also split on whether the side-to-side shaking feature from the 2004 original is missed; most agree the new version's rotating upper story is a worthy (if different) replacement.