Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival

Name: LEGO Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival 76440
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76440
Rating: 4.66 (572 reviews)

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20241,229 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

572

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival earns its Highly Recommended tier and BrickScore of 82 as a beautifully executed display model: the brick-built Durmstrang Ship is the best LEGO sailing vessel of its type, the minifigure selection is outstanding for the theme, and 572 owners gave it 4.66 out of 5."

Both expert reviewers converged on the same verdict: the Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival set is a visually stunning, collector-grade display model, with the Durmstrang Ship singled out as an exceptional brick-built sailing vessel that more than justifies the 19-year wait since the last version. The Beauxbatons carriage and the five-minifigure selection (including the debut of Barty Crouch Sr.) received praise, though reviewers agreed the interior space is minimal and playability is limited for the $139.99 price. Owners gave it 4.66 out of 5 across 572 ratings.

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LOVED (7)

01Durmstrang Ship's fully brick-built hull accurately captures the film's exaggerated galleon proportions
02Fabric sails and fabric streamers present, a significant upgrade over the 2005 predecessor
03Outstanding minifigure lineup including the debut of Barty Crouch Sr. and film-accurate costumes for Krum, Fleur, Karkaroff, and Madame Maxime
04Dark orange crow's nests and ornate golden lanterns providing vivid color and period detail
05Clever angled Technic beam connection method for the aftercastle structure
06Beauxbatons carriage with opening roof and extra bricks for a plain horse conversion
07Strong crossover appeal with Classic Castle and Pirate theme displays

CRITICIZED (7)

01Very limited interior space; captain's quarters require removing the hose assembly to access
02Aftercastle roof is not removable, blocking access to the sparse interior
0328 stickers, with over half concentrated on the aftercastle, described as 'painful to apply'
04Only five minifigures for a $139.99 set; reviewers hoped for more Durmstrang students
05Beauxbatons carriage is smaller than source material suggests and lacks a table despite teacups being included
06Dark red and medium azure aftercastle highlights argued to be slightly too bright
07Figurehead lacks arms

What reviewers are saying

"The long-awaited Durmstrang Ship looks magnificent, albeit with little interior"

Brickset Reviews

"The one product that completely blew me away from this wave though was definitely the Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival set."

Tiago Catarino

Ecosystem

4768 The Durmstrang Ship — This new version is much superior with fabric sails (entirely missing from 4768), updated minifigures in period-accurate outfits, and better representation of the ship's distinctive design. However, the old set had a more interactive cabin that could be removed and opened.

70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow — 70810 is probably the nearest equivalent, sharing similar proportions and almost identical sail plan, though the Durmstrang Ship is much smaller (39cm vs implied larger size of Sea Cow).

75958 Beauxbatons' Carriage: Arrival at Hogwarts — The 2019 model (75958) measures 30cm compared to 22cm for the new version. The prior model afforded more detail and functions (removable/openable cabin), but the new carriage's essential features are present and its ornamental roof feature improves upon the older design.

Eldorado Fortress — Durmstrang ship fits well next to Eldorado Fortress pirate set, surprising compatibility

Harry PotterTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"The long-awaited Durmstrang Ship looks magnificent, albeit with little interior"

Key Pros

✓Outstanding ship design with accurate proportions from the film
✓Brick-built hull with elegant exterior detail and layered plates resembling wooden planks
✓Fabric sails and fabric streamers present (unlike 4768)

Key Cons

✕Very limited interior space
✕Only five minifigures included

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Tiago Catarino

Expert Video Source

BUY

"The one product that completely blew me away from this wave though was definitely the Triwizard Tournament: The Arrival set."

Key Pros

✓Out of this world minifigure selection
✓Masterclass building techniques for ship
✓Beauxbatons carriage looks great

Key Cons

✕Durmstrang ship not easiest to play with
✕Poor accessibility for adult hands under deck

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Barty Crouch Sr. minifigure makes his debut in this set, filling a notable gap in the Harry Potter roster and potentially driving collector interest.

Tiago Catarino: Minifigure selection is out of this world for Harry Potter collectors; unlikely to see these in other sets

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO-exclusive (standard retail through LEGO.com and retailers)

Tiago Catarino: Exclusive minifigures and crossover appeal with Castle and Pirate themes

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated, though the long-awaited nature of the ship and strong collector demand suggest potential aftermarket interest.

Tiago Catarino: Expected to be highly collectible due to exclusive minifigures and versatility

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Viktor Krum - Fur Coat and Collar

$14

Professor Igor Karkaroff - White Jacket

$13

Barty Crouch Sr.

$12

Fleur Delacour - Bright Light Blue Robe, Smirking / Scared

$10

Madame Olympe Maxime - Dark Red Long Legs

$10

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Fabric sails
Entirely missing from 4768 The Durmstrang Ship; now included and fixed around small ball joints on each mast.
Red and yellow striped streamers
Mounted atop each mast with increasing number of stripes towards bow, accurately displaying this onscreen feature.
Medium nougat cables
Form stays beside fore and mainmasts, corresponding with source material.
1x2 grille tiles
Form realistic grating on the deck.
1x2 clamps (reddish brown)
Integrated as unobtrusive handles to lift deck panel.
Dark orange 4x4 tubs
Form crow's nests on two larger masts; match the ship from the movie and have space for minifigures inside.

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

Owners love the set's impressive Durmstrang ship and beautiful minifigures, especially the engaging build experience, though some worry about structural fragility and wish the ship were larger.

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