Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures

Name: LEGO Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures 76432
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76432
Rating: 4.79 (426 reviews)

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LOVED (8)

01Good selection of animals
02Fun glow-in-the-dark parts
03Interesting blue-tinted colour scheme
04New exclusive winking Cornish Pixie
05Buckbeak and young Thestral included
06Modular design allows for reconfiguration
07Well-designed and accurate minifigures
08Great for playing

CRITICIZED (8)

01No unicorn
02Terrain lacks detail
03A little expensive for its size
04Individual modules lacking in detail with relatively little texture
05Trees are underwhelming with very few leaves and odd transition between trunk and branches
06Bases appear lacklustre
07Main build somewhat lacking
08Won't increase your army of Harry Potter minifigures

What reviewers are saying

"If LEGO Harry Potter 76432 Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures is what the Forbidden Forest was really like, we can see why Hagrid spent so much time there."

Brick Fanatics

"I find this set underwhelming, despite the impressive variety of forest creatures"

Brickset Reviews

"This box is sold for €30 despite its reduced inventory, being a fan of the Harry Potter universe in a LEGO way is very expensive."

Hoth Bricks

Ecosystem

76421 Dobby the House-Elf — For a LEGO Harry Potter set featuring a magical creature that's a little more suited for display, you might also want to consider 76421 Dobby the House-Elf, which is built on a sturdy base and with enough accessories to be able to pose as you want. It's the exact same price as 76432 Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures, so if you only have a certain amount to spend, it's really a choice between display or play.

76426 Hogwarts Castle Boathouse — Another option that's also on the way from March 1 is 76426 Hogwarts Castle Boathouse. It's minifigure-driven, rather than focused on animals like 76432 Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures, but is of a similar size and price point. Once again, both are solid sets but it depends on what you want to get out of your LEGO Harry Potter experience.

30677 Draco in the Forbidden Forest — You can attach this model to 30677 Draco in the Forbidden Forest, and can also rearrange the different sections.

76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals — The young Thestral returns from this set and looks superb.

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BUY

"If LEGO Harry Potter 76432 Forbidden Forest: Magical Creatures is what the Forbidden Forest was really like, we can see why Hagrid spent so much time there."

Key Pros

✓Great for playing
✓A veritable magical menagerie
✓Unique colour scheme with glow-in-the-dark elements

Key Cons

✕Main build somewhat lacking
✕Won't increase your army of Harry Potter minifigures

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WAIT FOR SALE

"I find this set underwhelming, despite the impressive variety of forest creatures"

Key Pros

✓Good selection of animals
✓Fun glow-in-the-dark parts
✓Interesting blue-tinted colour scheme

Key Cons

✕No unicorn
✕Terrain lacks detail

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Hoth Bricks

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"This box is sold for €30 despite its reduced inventory, being a fan of the Harry Potter universe in a LEGO way is very expensive."

Key Pros

✓Includes three magical creatures from the Harry Potter universe (Buck the Hippogriff, baby Thestral, exclusive Cornish Pixie)
✓Modular design allows pieces to be clipped together and rearranged
✓Phosphorescent spider and bat elements add some visual appeal

Key Cons

✕Excessive retail price of €29.99 for only 172 pieces
✕Minimal assembly experience; very quickly assembled

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive winking Cornish Pixie drives some collector interest.

Hoth Bricks: Cornish Pixie exclusive minifigure; Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are common Harry Potter characters

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive winking Cornish Pixie minifigure; wide retail availability.

Hoth Bricks: Exclusive Cornish Pixie minifigure may drive some collector interest, but insufficient to justify full retail price

Resale

Hoth Bricks: Likely to depreciate given the lack of inspired design and easy availability at discount

Wolf of Bricks: Discounted availability expected; reviewer notes discounts possible with knowledge of where to look

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Hermione Granger - Gryffindor Robe Clasped, Black Skirt, Black Short Legs with Dark Bluish Gray Stripes, Open Mouth Scared / Closed Mouth Grin

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

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Glow-in-the-dark spider
Brand new version of existing animal with glow-in-the-dark element; perched on a bright light blue web
Cornish PixieValue
Winking Cornish Pixie with new printing in this set; bright blue in color
Glow-in-the-dark elements on ground
Glow-in-the-dark white and blue elements create a glowing backdrop effect
Buckbeak's silver feathers
Silver feathers stand out against white coat, with grey detailing around head; can be moved up and down to mimic flying
Glow-in-the-dark lantern
Included with Hermione and Ron minifigures.
Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms with 2x2 dishes
The mushrooms feature glow-in-the-dark 2x2 dishes on top, casting a glow onto the bright light blue 1x1 cones underneath.