There have been a few over the years but the last one to include a Minifigure was back in 2012. This updated idition includes an amazing exclusive Minifigure, Rita Skeeter. Complete with a printed notepad tile and transparent green flame piece.

The Minifigure itself is stunning with the attention to detail being spot on to the onscreen counterpart, right down to the fluffy collar and pockets. The combination of blonde hair, dual facial expressions, outfit and the accessories, LEGO have done this Minifigure justice and it’s an absolute must for LEGO Harry Potter collectors.

The book is filled to the brim with every Minifigure under the LEGO Wizarding World umbrella, including Rita Skeeter herself!

Each Minifigure has its own page, making space fore all the details and facts needed to cover that particular character, such as the year it released, the sets it appears in and the accessories it comes with. It also lists the variants, if there are more than one, of the character, for example the I age below shows LEGO Harry Potter and 3 of the others that can be acquire. It even lists the alternative facial expressions and a background about the colours used.

I’ve chosen random pages to showcase here but they all pretty much state the same information for each Minifigure. There are double spread pages dotted throughout the book, these highlight the beginning of a new Harry Potter book, for instance The Philosopher’s Stone and the characters that appear in that particular film.

It’s not just limited to Harry Potter, as Fantastic Beasts and where to find them are also included in the book. Making it a true comprehensive encyclopedia.

One of my personal favourites is the Founders of Hogwarts page, being a Harry Potter fan both of the movies and in LEGO form, it’s nice to see that other characters are shown too, ones we don’t necessarily know much about, or featured in the movies.

Again the page is filled with cool facts and information to learn about these characters. It’s a great reference tool to have when you don’t recognise a Minifigure, a quick flick through and hey-presto, information acquired!

The book is available now from all good book stores, including Amazon and The Works (UK). I picked up my copy from The Works at a reduced price of £10, which obviously makes it a cracking deal.

Other books in the LEGO Encyclopedias are also available, check out your local book store for more. Let us know via the comments section below if you are a game of this style of book and which ones you have.

The new LEGO Harry Potter: Magical Year at Hogwarts book will be published later this year in October. The 80 page book features a fold out Gryffindor play scene along, tons of Harry Potter facts and a plethora of activities. It will also include Minifigures of Harry, Ron and Hermione. 

Watch this space for more details and better quality images. Cover is subject to change. 

Official details:

Journey through a whole year at Hogwarts(TM) and discover the secrets of the incredible Wizarding World(TM). Wizarding World. This set comes with three minifigures of Harry, Ron and Hermione for you to build and play along with at home. Also included are three festive builds, a fold-out Gryffindor(TM) play scene and a book packed with fascinating facts and activities.

The book features over 100 build ideas from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, also inside are games and activities but with a Hogwarts twist. All of the ideas found inside can be built using your own pieces.

There’s quite a long wait as the LEGO Harry Potter Ideas Book will be published in September 2023.

Cover is subject to change

Official details:

Create your own magical world with more than 200 LEGO® Harry Potter–themed building ideas

Conjure the magic of Harry Potter using your LEGO bricks

Delve into the world of LEGO Harry Potter and be inspired to build your own magical creations with LEGO Harry Potter Ideas Book, packed full of model ideas and expert tips. Inspirational images, model breakdowns, and descriptive text make it easy for fans of all ages to jump in and begin building.

Recreate a magical object or a minifigure-sized scene from Harry’s adventures and be a part of the Wizarding World. Build Harry Potter–inspired items to display in your bedroom or try out one of the fun building challenges—with more than 200 model ideas, there’s something for every LEGO Harry Potter fan!

A brand new Books Catalogue has Ben added to their website and with it a load or new images and details of LEGO books, with many of them featuring exclusive LEGO Minisets or Minifigures. Themes covered include LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO City, LEGO Ninjago, to name a few.

You can check out the entire catalogue here.

These books will be published throughout 2023 by AMEET and publishing partners Scholastic and Buster Books.

Note: covers, names and LEGO elements shown are subject to change.