LEGO Set 4757 Hogwarts Castle: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4757
Release year	2004
Piece count	938
Minifigures	8
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Harry Potter set 4757, “Hogwarts Castle”, represents a version of Hogwarts Castle within the licensed theme. Released in 2004, it contains 938 pieces and belongs to the Harry Potter root theme.

Set 4757 focuses on Hogwarts Castle, the central school setting of the Harry Potter universe. Within the LEGO Harry Potter theme, it provides a castle based stage for lessons, character encounters and darker story elements associated with the setting, rather than a generic fantasy fortress.

This mix of students, staff and creatures gives the set a broad Hogwarts cast without moving outside the school setting.

The model suits display as a recognizable castle subject and also supports figure based play. For collectors of the Harry Potter theme, it is best understood as one interpretation of Hogwarts Castle, useful for comparing how the same location has been represented across different sets in the theme.

Inventory of set 4757

The inventory of set 4757 lists 938 pieces, spare parts excluded: 268 different lots (one shape in one color) for 196 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4757

Main color: tan, making up 22% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and black (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	209	22%
Light Bluish Gray	190	20%
Black	167	18%
Dark Bluish Gray	134	14%
Reddish Brown	76	8.1%
Sand Green	31	3.3%
Blue	26	2.8%
Red	23	2.5%
White	16	1.7%
Trans-Red	10	1.1%
Other colors (15)	55	5.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	184	20%
Plates	129	14%
Bricks Sloped	81	8.6%
Bricks Special	72	7.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	58	6.2%
Bricks Round and Cones	57	6.1%

Most common parts in set 4757

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Light Bluish Gray	67
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	51
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	31
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	30
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	28
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Light Bluish Gray	21
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	19
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Bluish Gray	17
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Tan	17
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Black	16

155 of the 196 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 4757

9 part shapes in set 4757 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 18 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube with Trelawney Skirt and Belt Print 3678bpr0074	Blue
Torso Quidditch Sweater with Slytherin Crest Print, Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c31h02pr0001	Green
Hips and Light Purple Legs with Dumbledore Robe and Belt Print 970c62pr0001	Light Purple
Minifig Head Sybill Trelawney, Large Glasses, Lipstick, Stern Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr9903	Light Nougat
Torso Robe, Gold Trim, Yellow Shirt Print, Light Purple Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c62h02pr0001	Light Purple
Sticker Sheet for Set 4757-1 50202
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] with HP Clock Top Print 4740pr0018	White
Torso Vest, Purple Scarf, Necklace with Pendant Print, Blue Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c28h02pr9856	Blue

Rebuilding set 4757 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4757 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
5378 Hogwarts Castle	29%	946	2007
4842 Hogwarts Castle	27%	1,291	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4757 within its line

With 938 pieces, set 4757 ranks #30 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #14.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4757 Hogwarts Castle have?

LEGO set 4757 Hogwarts Castle has 938 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4757 released?

Set 4757 Hogwarts Castle was released in 2004 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4757?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4757 Hogwarts Castle: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4757?

The instructions for LEGO set 4757 Hogwarts Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4757.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4757?

Tan, with 209 out of 938 pieces, or 22%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and black (18%).

How many different parts does set 4757 contain?

Set 4757 has 268 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 196 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in light bluish gray, with 67 copies.

Does LEGO set 4757 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 9 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube with Trelawney Skirt and Belt Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4757?

Set 5378 Hogwarts Castle, released in 2007: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Does the set include Hermione with the Time Turner?

Yes. The source lists Hermione Granger, Gryffindor Sweater with Time Turner.

Which non human or creature figures are included?

The source lists a Dementor in sand green and a skeleton with an evil face and ball joint arms.