Gryffindor House Banner

Name: LEGO Gryffindor House Banner 76409
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76409
Rating: 4.79 (1258 reviews)

66 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2022285 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

1.3K+

Consensus

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BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Gryffindor House Banner is a clever, fan-pleasing set with a genuinely novel display format and strong minifigure lineup, but its BrickScore of 65.7 reflects real concerns about value at $34.99 for 285 pieces. It is a satisfying buy for dedicated Harry Potter collectors and families, less compelling as a standalone purchase at full retail."

Reviewers across multiple sources consistently praise the Gryffindor House Banner for its charming folding design, movie-accurate common room details, and the satisfying novelty of a LEGO set that doubles as wall decor. Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 1,258 ratings averaging 4.79 out of 5 on Amazon and LEGO.com combined, though only 74% say they would recommend it, and several buyers flagged the $34.99 price as a touch high for 285 pieces at roughly $0.12 per piece. The set earns its Mixed Reviews tier primarily because of that value-for-money tension, not any serious design flaw.

Where they split: Critics and owners broadly agree on the appeal of the set, but owner ratings (4.79 average) run notably warmer than the BrickScore of 65.7 suggests. The key split is on value: enthusiast reviewers focus on the price-per-piece deficit, while the majority of casual buyers rate value highly and consider the wall-display functionality sufficient justification for the cost.

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LOVED (8)

01Folding banner-to-common-room transformation that can be hung on the wall
02Holographic/lenticular printed background panels replacing stickers
03Movie-accurate Gryffindor common room details including fireplace, chess set, and Sirius Black in the fire
04Inclusion of Angelina Johnson minifigure alongside Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom
05Golden Snitch and Sword of Gryffindor accessories
06Collectible nature as one of four house banners
07Easy, accessible build suitable for younger and new builders
08Looks excellent displayed alongside the other three house banner sets

CRITICIZED (6)

01Price of $34.99 feels steep for 285 pieces; several reviewers suggested $25-$30 would be more appropriate
02Hinged banner sections can fly apart if not joined securely, making reassembly fiddly
03Back panel can slide out of position when the set is handled or opened
04Lack of a solid back makes stacking sets difficult
05Minor inconsistencies in crest detailing compared to the Ravenclaw and Slytherin variants
06Middle section detailing prevents the triangular side panels from closing as cleanly as on the Slytherin set

What reviewers are saying

"76409 Gryffindor House Banner is better than expected, with some creative features"

Brickset Reviews

"The build feels a bit the same as the classroom sets, but is less interesting."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

75966 Hogwarts Room of Requirement — The exclusive Harry Potter torso in this set is essentially identical to a design from 75966.

Hogwarts Moments sets — 76409 Gryffindor House Banner is arguably more interesting than Hogwarts Moments sets, with unexpected new elements and more successful display-oriented design. However, the Hogwarts Moments sets provided more opportunity for brick-built features.

76384 Hogwarts Moment: Herbology Class — 76384 is depicted resting on the bookshelf inside the banner as a reference, suggesting thematic connection to the Hogwarts Moments range.

Hogwarts Moments classroom sets — The banner sets follow a similar strategy but are less interesting to build. The classroom sets had more layers and techniques for the books to close. The banner sets are a lot more simple, and less interesting to build.

Harry PotterTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

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Consensus

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

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"76409 Gryffindor House Banner is better than expected, with some creative features"

Key Pros

✓Better than expected
✓Creative features
✓Neat transformation mechanism

Key Cons

✕Expensive at full price
✕Fragile structure behind lenticular panel

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MIXED

"The build feels a bit the same as the classroom sets, but is less interesting."

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SKIP

"Gryffindor in particular feels like a weak entry. Sets range from 285 (Gryffindor) to 349 pieces. A bit too pricy and split between play and display to recommend at full price, though a reasonable deal for dedicated House collectors."

Key Pros

✓Packed with easter eggs (Neville's Remembrall, Cornish Pixie, House Cup transitions, Sword of Gryffindor)
✓Angelina Johnson is a new minifigure with exclusive new Quidditch sweater
✓Secure wall-hanging mechanism

Key Cons

✕Simple build lacks complexity
✕Instructions less clear than usual in some steps

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Angelina Johnson's first-ever minifigure appearance drives collector interest; exclusive Harry Potter variant also notable.

Rebrickable Reviews: Angelina Johnson's first LEGO appearance

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO exclusive; part of the House Banners series

Rebrickable Reviews: LEGO theme exclusive

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Once discounted though, this set warrants consideration. Implied that prices drop on Harry Potter sets.

The Brothers Brick: Minifigures are technically new but unlikely to be highly desirable; collectibility driven primarily by house loyalty and completionist collectors.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Angelina Johnson

Harry Potter

Neville Longbottom

Standout parts (per reviewers)

6x8 rounded tile with printed lion crest
originating in the Disney Storybook Adventures sets a couple of years ago
2x2 curved tile with cutouts
new part found in three colours across the House Banners series
lenticular panel
provides impressive three-dimensional effect and moving details, neatly integrated into the set
104681 Lenticular Backdrop with Gryffindor Common Room
New lenticular backdrop featuring 3D effects including Sirius Black appearing in the fire and a trophy showing 1st or 4th place
3172 Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole On Side
New part; longer sibling of 18677 with pinhole moved up a single stud
3396 Tile Special 2 x 2 with 2 Quarter Round Cutouts
New part loved by reviewer; great for closing up mosaics that use round tiles

What Owners Say · summarized from 29 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners are sharply divided: Harry Potter fans and casual builders love the themed design and wall display appeal, but a significant minority report serious structural flaws that make the set fragile, frustrating to build, and not worth the $35 price point.

COMMON PRAISE

+Clear instructions and easy to follow building process
+Attractive Harry Potter theme with movie-accurate details and wall-hanging design
+Quality LEGO pieces with bright colors and great attention to detail
+Unique building techniques like the red curtain construction and holographic backgrounds

COMMON COMPLAINTS