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New Lego Ministry of Magic kit is a gravity-defying set held up by what I can only assume is sorcery
LEGO has unveiled a new Harry Potter-themed set based on the Ministry of Magic, notable for a design that appears to defy gravity, with sections of the model seemingly floating or suspended without visible support. The set adds to LEGO's expanding line-up of Wizarding World collectibles aimed at fans of the franchise and serious brick-building hobbyists alike.
Specific details such as pricing, piece count and release date were not included in the available article text, which consisted largely of website formatting rather than editorial content. The set's standout feature is its unconventional, seemingly sorcery-defying construction, which distinguishes it from more conventional LEGO architecture kits.
In short
- New LEGO Ministry of Magic set revealed for Harry Potter fans
- Design features gravity-defying, seemingly floating elements
- Part of LEGO's ongoing Wizarding World collectible range
Explained simply
The Ministry of Magic is the government of the wizarding world in the Harry Potter books and films. It oversees wizarding laws and public services, and its London headquarters is a major setting in the series.
LEGO makes building sets based on the Harry Potter stories, including places and characters from the fictional world. These sets appeal both to fans who want a display model and to people who enjoy the challenge of building with bricks.
The new model represents part of the Ministry’s headquarters, whose architecture in the stories is grand and unusual. Its apparently suspended sections make the building’s design a distinctive feature of this set.