REVIEW: 76437 The Burrow – Collectors' Edition

[Pchan1983]

Here is my review on LEGO Harry Potter 76437 The Burrow – Collectors' Edition:

THE GOOD:

• It's a great looking set and first Burrow that can be fully closed.
• Interesting building experience with some very cool techniques to create the exterior details and textures.
• Interior is also pack with details with a selection of interesting furniture builds.
• The full Weasley family in one set plus Harry Potter.

THE NOT SO GOOD:

• While the interior is packed with details but it's very crowded inside and some areas ended up close to inaccessible.
• Expensive.

Wasn't intended to buy this on day 1 but the promo with 3 GWPs got me.  And it turned out great.  The set looks really great on its own.  It's tall but being the first burrow that can be fully closed, it packs with cool techniques to build the rather unique shape of the burrow and aesthetics of the exterior.  The tiles application is so satisfying and must mentioned the different type of Windows styles included in this set. The interior is also packed with details and action features.  Obviously, there is the floo network through the fire place.  It's exact same building techniques as the Floo Network GWPs.  You can also remove Ron and Ginny's rooms in a modular way to access them more easily.  The bathroom is a nice small detailed bathroom and I absolutely love the double bed in the parents room.  The use of stairs pieces for the roof creates a very common look in most real world houses.  With all the cool details in the interior, it is indeed a bit disappointing with it being a little crowded due to lack of space.  And some parts are even close to inaccessible when the build is finished.  This also made me feel the dinning area of the previous 2020 burrow is better.  Having said that, it doesn't deny the fact this set is an excellent looking model and perfect for shelves display.  On top of that, it includes 10 minifigures and you get the whole Weasley family.  All minifigures are nicely down and with the first figure for Bill and Charlie, I expect the line up will surely satisfy most HP fans.  This set does not come cheap though, at $450NZD I do feel it should be between $380-$400NZD considering what you get in the end.  But anyway, I do like the set and if you meet the timing for nice GWPs or double VIP and love Harry Potter, then definitely go for it.