Visually striking, great for play or display.
I love it! Far more intriguing than the latest Diagon Alley release (which looks more like the theme park at Universal Studios)... visually much more in keeping with the spirit of the Harry Potter books and movies. Some interesting quirks because it was made ten years ago... outsized poles instead of the smaller, more detailed wands of current sets, and more simplistic faces on minifigs. Also. especially with Olivander's Wand Shop, not as sturdily engineered as more recent models... that is to say, it might not stand up well in rough play by younger children. The tradeoff in this case is stunning details which give a truly magical appearance. While perhaps delicate in the hands of young children, these buildings offer much more interior play space than most of the current Harry Potter Lego sets.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned