Hufflepuff House Banner

Name: LEGO Hufflepuff House Banner 76412
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76412
Rating: 4.88 (892 reviews)

69 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2022313 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

892

Consensus

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BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Hufflepuff House Banner earns a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 68.8 from critics who flag its price-to-content ratio, while Harry Potter fans rate it among the best in the house banner series, averaging 4.90 out of 5 across nearly 900 buyer ratings."

The Hufflepuff House Banner (76412) lands in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 68.8, reflecting critics' concerns about value and limited playability relative to price, even as the set's cheerful design and fan appeal are acknowledged. Owner sentiment, however, splits significantly from the expert score: Amazon buyers average 4.90 out of 5 across 864 ratings, and 68% of LEGO.com buyers would recommend it, with value-for-money rated 4.19 out of 5, suggesting real buyers are broadly satisfied though a meaningful minority questions the price.

Where they split: The expert BrickScore of 68.8 (Mixed Reviews) reflects legitimate concerns about value-for-money and playability that critics consistently raised. However, Amazon buyers rate this 4.90 out of 5 across 864 ratings, reflecting the strong pull of Harry Potter fandom and the set's appeal to its target audience. Buyers who care about value per piece may align with the critic score; Harry Potter collectors tend to be highly satisfied.

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LOVED (7)

01Cheerful Hufflepuff color palette and botanical, garden-themed accessories that stand out among the four house banners
02Folds closed for compact wall display and storage, with an included hanger
03Two female Hufflepuff minifigures noted as a differentiator compared to other banners
04Highly manageable build with numbered bags and clear step-by-step instructions suitable for children around 8 to 9
05Versatile display, working equally well hung on a wall or opened on a shelf among plants
06Considered the favorite banner in the four-set series by multiple buyers who collected all four
07Wholesome parent-child building experience praised across many reviews

CRITICIZED (4)

01Price feels steep for 313 pieces at $0.112 per piece, a consistent concern among critical buyers
02Limited playability beyond the display function
03Some room details feel constrained compared to larger LEGO sets
04Would_recommend percentage of 68% on LEGO.com is notably lower than typical for sets with otherwise high star ratings

What reviewers are saying

"76412 Hufflepuff House Banner is probably my favourite of the four, narrowly surpassing 76410 Slytherin House Banner."

Brickset Reviews

"The other 2 banners follow the same strategy. and before I can blink, I'm done. Hufflepuff:"

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

76410 Slytherin House Banner — 76412 Hufflepuff House Banner is probably the reviewer's favourite of the four, narrowly surpassing 76410 Slytherin House Banner

76409 Gryffindor House Banner — The colour combination of black and flame yellowish orange complements 76409 Gryffindor House Banner

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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"76412 Hufflepuff House Banner is probably my favourite of the four, narrowly surpassing 76410 Slytherin House Banner."

Key Pros

✓Hufflepuff's House Banner looks excellent and comes with appealing minifigures
✓Accurate colours and atmosphere
✓Visible lenticular features

Key Cons

✕Overpriced
✕Different shades of yellow between the banner and the crest looks awkward

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Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"313 pieces at $34.99. If you really like Hufflepuff, the three solid minifigures plus hangable banner is a reasonable deal. Otherwise too pricy at full price and split between play and display."

Key Pros

✓Cozy, greenery-filled common room design
✓Cedric Diggory is new with unique Quidditch sweater
✓Susan Bones has new hair color and torso

Key Cons

✕Instruction clarity issues in step 78 and elsewhere
✕Couches could be puffier to match description

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Editorial Source

MIXED

"The other 2 banners follow the same strategy. and before I can blink, I'm done. Hufflepuff:"

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Hannah Abbott, Susan Bones, and Cedric Diggory are exclusive minifigures with unique new or rare parts

The Brothers Brick: Cedric Diggory (new minifigure, significant character)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive minifigures; part of limited House Banners series

The Brothers Brick: Licensed Harry Potter LEGO set; wide retail availability.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Discounts are inevitable

The Brothers Brick: Cedric Diggory may hold collector value as a significant character. Strongest secondary market potential of the four sets.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Susan Bones

Cedric Diggory

Hannah Abbott

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Black 2x2 curved tile with cutouts
Make their debut in this colour
2x4 inverted tile
New tile designed specifically for the House Banners, adorned with wooden cupboard sticker
2x6 plate with hanger
Developed for DOTS, allows the banner to be mounted on the wall
Curved bricks and rounded windows
Essential features of Hufflepuff common room; appear superb
Cedric Diggory Quidditch sweaterValue
Hufflepuff equivalent of Angelina Johnson's torso; new very nice Quidditch sweater design
Susan Bones hairValue
New color of hair originally seen with Moaning Myrtle

What Owners Say · summarized from 28 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Most owners love this set for its colorful design, engaging build, and appeal to Harry Potter fans, though some experience frustration with structural stability and feel the price is steep for the piece count.

COMMON PRAISE