Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station

Name: LEGO Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station 76423
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76423
Rating: 4.75 (1604 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20231,074 pcsHigh agreement · 83%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

1.6K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A Recommended set with a BrickScore of 79.4 that earns its place as the most accessible Hogwarts Express to date, though The Brothers Brick's 62 is a genuine flag: buyers who want to actually run the train around curves will encounter real limitations that enthusiastic Harry Potter fans may never notice."

The Hogwarts Express and Hogsmeade Station (76423) earns a BrickScore of 79.4 and a Recommended rating, with moderate agreement among critics who broadly praised the set's scope but differed on execution. MandRproductions scored it 97 and called it a clear upgrade over the 2018 version, while The Brothers Brick scored it 62 and catalogued meaningful engineering compromises around the coaches and pilot wheel mechanism. Brickset sat between them at 80. Owner data from 1,604 ratings at 4.75 out of 5 leans toward the enthusiastic end.

Where they split: The expert gap between MandRproductions (97) and The Brothers Brick (62) is the widest in this batch and reflects genuinely different priorities: MandRproductions evaluated the set as a complete Harry Potter display package and found it excellent, while The Brothers Brick applied stricter train-engineering standards and found meaningful functional compromises that undercut the value. The moderate agreement score reflects this real split rather than noise.

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LOVED (8)

01Two distinct train cars included, a significant improvement over recent single-car versions
02Included train track for immediate display and play without separate purchase
03Eight minifigures with good character selection including Hagrid, Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the Trolley Witch
04Nearly two-foot length creates an impressive display presence
05Sturdy train car connections that hold together during play
06Printed trolley details instead of stickers
07Hogsmeade station is well-detailed and works for both play and display
08More structurally stable than the 2018 version

CRITICIZED (7)

01Coaches are very small with no doors and limited windows
02Five of eight included figures have short legs and cannot sit properly in the seats
03Pilot wheel mechanism is the weakest engineering compromise and may detach during play
04Train cannot navigate standard LEGO curves without instability, limiting track layout options
05Sticker colors clash noticeably with the surrounding LEGO bricks
06Train cabin is tight and the conductor figure does not fit naturally in the cab
07Tender is too small to hide a battery box for motorization

What reviewers are saying

"I'm going to give this set a 9.7 out of 10"

MandRproductions

"This isn't quite unique, but it does include the first Hogsmeade Station since 2004!"

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

2018 Hogwarts Express set — Clear upgrade: includes two train cars (vs. one), more minifigures, included train track, more aesthetically pleasing design, and more structurally stable (2018 version's bridge would break when picked up). However, older version allowed conductor to fit in cabin.

75955 Hogwarts Express (2018) — The 2023 version is compatible with LEGO track (a welcome change), but includes simplified and downsized coaches compared to the 2018 version to save parts and achieve the price point

Collector's Edition Hogwarts Express — More recent version is compatible with LEGO track, which is a welcome change from the Collector's Edition

Harry PotterTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

MandRproductions

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I'm going to give this set a 9.7 out of 10"

Key Pros

✓Eight well-executed minifigures with good character selection
✓Nearly 2-foot-long train with impressive size
✓Two distinct train cars instead of just one (improvement over recent sets)

Key Cons

✕Conductor figure does not fit properly in the train cabin—awkward placement required
✕Sticker colors don't match the colored LEGO bricks well, creating jarring appearance

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The Brothers Brick

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WAIT FOR SALE

"This isn't quite unique, but it does include the first Hogsmeade Station since 2004!"

Key Pros

✓Includes track and train wheels
✓Hogsmeade Station is well-detailed and charming
✓Locomotive has good proportions and shaping at 6-stud scale

Key Cons

✕Coaches are very small with no doors and small windows
✕Only seats 4 minifigures maximum; 5 of 8 included figures have short legs and cannot sit properly

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Dimensional Analysis

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Value drivers

MandRproductions: Eight minifigures, particularly Hagrid with unique printed tile and full Harry Potter core characters (Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco)

The Brothers Brick: Lee Jordan first-ever minifigure may drive some collector interest

Exclusivity

MandRproductions: Licensed Harry Potter theme; wider retail availability expected

The Brothers Brick: Licensed set from LEGO Group partnership with Warner Brothers

Resale

MandRproductions: Good upgrade path from 2018 version suggests potential for strong secondary market appeal

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Rubeus Hagrid - Medium Nougat Topcoat with Buttons

Train Conductor - Male, Dark Red Suit and Hat, Light Nougat Head

Lee Jordan - Gryffindor Robe Clasped, Black Short Legs

Harry Potter - Gryffindor Robe Open, Black Short Legs, Grin / Open Mouth Smile

Hermione Granger - Gryffindor Robe Clasped, Black Skirt, Black Short Legs with Dark Bluish Gray Stripes, Open Mouth Smile / Confused

Trolley Witch - Dark Red Legs

Ron Weasley - Gryffindor Robe, Sweater, Shirt and Tie, Black Short Legs

Draco Malfoy - Black Torso Slytherin Robe, Black Short Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Metal axle wheels (low-friction)
Used on train cars and tender; enables smooth movement on track
Train track with alignment funneling system
New to this set compared to 2018 version; helps properly align train onto track without manual adjustment
Printed Platform 9 and 3/4 tileValue
High-detail printed element in Hogsmeade station
Printed trolley piecesValue
Trolley witch's cart features printed candies instead of stickers
Light gray roof pieces
Designer George selected light gray (instead of traditional black) to represent freshly painted carriages; depicted bright scene shows carriages darken over time
new 2×2 curved plate with cutout
contributes to good shaping of the locomotive front

What Owners Say · summarized from 10 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love this set as a charming, well-detailed Harry Potter display piece with fun building experience, though some wish for better track coverage and minor design refinements.

COMMON PRAISE