LEGO Harry Potter Gringotts Bank designers reveal mini concept models

The LEGO Harry Potter design team has revealed mini concept models that inspired the final look of 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank Collectors’ Edition.

A recently-released designer video that shines a spotlight on 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank Collectors’ Edition has taken a look at what went into the creation of the massive LEGO Harry Potter set. The designers behind the 4,803-piece magical model have already revealed the secrets of one of the set’s minifigures, with the video also giving an insight into the initial creation of the build.

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LEGO Senior Designer Justin Ramsden and LEGO Designer George Gilliatt talked about how the team originally came up with two miniature concept models, ahead of the final look of the set. With everyone excited by the idea of creating Gringotts Bank and placing the vaults below, an eighth scale build was first constructed using just a handful of elements before a quarter scale version was produced.

Thanks to those initial basic designs, the team then made the leap to the full-size 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank Collectors’ Edition, bringing in Justin Ramsden to assist in the final appearance of the model. You can find out everything you need to know about the latest Wizarding World set in our full review right here.

76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank Collectors’ Edition is available now, priced at £369.99 / $429.99 / €429.99. LEGO Harry Potter purchases of £35 / $40 / €40 and above will also get a free 30651 Quidditch Practice GWP until September 10, while stocks last.

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