Last chance to buy retired LEGO Hedwig set as Harry Potter's first film turns 25
It's been 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone made its silver screen debut in UK cinemas on November 16, 2001.
In anticipation of the anniversary, fans are snapping up collector's memorabilia, and LEGO sets are proving particularly difficult to get hold of.
Take the LEGO Hedwig set, for instance.
First released in June 2020, the iconic set racked up hundreds of five-star reviews, before being retired in December 2023.
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But avid collectors will be pleased to know that there's still a chance to get your hands on the coveted bird if you're quick.
An homage to the snowy owl from the Harry Potter films, the collectible display toy comes with 'flying' wings powered by a hand-turned mechanism at the rear of the toy.
Boasting an impressive wingspan of over 34cm, there are 630 pieces in total with a detachable Harry Potter minifigure and second smaller Hedwig.
The reviews are favourable, too.
LEGO Hedwig, £80 on Amazon
"Every aspect of this set is so beautifully designed," one five-star review reads. "Makes for an amazing display piece and now sits proudly on my shelf amongst my other sets."
Another customer raved, "I purchased this for my son who is eight, but if I'm being honest, I'd love to have it for myself!
"The overall build experience was fun for him and he was thrilled with how it looks once completed. As a LEGO fan myself, I am very impressed with the detail put into the wing mechanism which is smooth to operate and feels just right."
You can currently purchase the LEGO Hedwig set on Amazon here, but will need to move quickly.
If you have your eye on another Harry Potter set, you can shop our top picks below, before they sell out (or retire).
Privet Drive: Aunt Marge's Visit (retiring soon), £79.99, Lego
The Ministry of Magic (Collectors' Edition), £389.99, Lego
Philosopher's Stone (Collectors' Edition), £139.99, Amazon
Mini Hogwarts Castle, £34.99, Lego
Dobby The Elf, £29.99, Lego
Topics: Lego, Harry Potter, Black Friday, Christmas
Danielle Fowler
