LEGO Set 71043 Hogwarts Castle: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	71043
Release year	2018
Piece count	6,020
Launch retail price	$469.99 / £409.99 (Brickset)
Sale period	since September 2018
Minifigures	4
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 71043, Hogwarts Castle, depicts the school of witchcraft and wizardry from the Harry Potter theme as a large architectural model. Released in 2018, it contains 6020 pieces and focuses on the recognizable outline of the castle.

Hogwarts Castle is a central location in the Harry Potter universe, and set 71043 presents it as a broad architectural interpretation. Within the Harry Potter theme, it serves a different role from scene based sets, since it represents the school as a complete setting rather than a single moment.

The build uses 6020 pieces to form the castle’s massing, towers, roofs and general layout. Their inclusion connects the model to the founders of the Hogwarts houses and to the history of the school.

This set is mainly suited to display and collecting, especially for builders who want a comprehensive Hogwarts model in the Harry Potter theme. Alongside smaller sets focused on particular rooms or events, it provides a wider architectural reference for the castle as a whole.

Inventory of set 71043

The inventory of set 71043 lists 6,020 pieces, spare parts excluded: 628 different lots (one shape in one color) for 334 part shapes. The box also contains 151 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 71043

Main color: tan, making up 32% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	1,908	32%
Dark Bluish Gray	891	15%
Light Bluish Gray	660	11%
Dark Tan	649	11%
Reddish Brown	399	6.6%
Black	245	4.1%
Trans-Clear	161	2.7%
White	153	2.5%
Olive Green	135	2.2%
Flat Silver	67	1.1%
Other colors (35)	748	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	1,421	24%
Bricks Sloped	751	12%
Bricks	698	12%
Plates Special	587	9.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	378	6.3%
Bricks Special	370	6.1%

Most common parts in set 71043

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Light Bluish Gray	126
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Tan	121
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	111
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	87
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Dark Tan	84
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	82
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Bluish Gray	80
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Tan	76
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	72
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Tan	72

281 of the 334 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 71043

41 part shapes in set 71043 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, 42 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 flat with Arched Tan Window print 60601pr0005	Trans-Clear
Torso Dress with Dark Brown Cape and Front Panel, Copper Badger Brooch and Design Print (Helga Hufflepuff), Medium Nougat Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c23h02pr4482	Medium Nougat
Minifig Trophy Statuette, Neville Longbottom Print 90398pr0036	Black
Minifig Trophy Statuette, Hufflepuff Student, Light Nougat Face Print 90398pr0042	Black
Minifig Trophy Statuette, Gryffindor Student, Black Hair Print 90398pr0039	Black
Torso Dress with Light Nougat Neck, Silver Collar, Spots, and Rope Belt Print (Rowena Ravenclaw), Dark Blue Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c05h02pr4481	Dark Blue
Minifig Trophy Statuette, Argus Filch Print 90398pr0033	Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Trophy Statuette, Slytherin Student, Nougat Face Print 90398pr0041	Black

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 71043 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 71043 within its line

With 6,020 pieces, it is the largest of the 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. It is also the largest of the 457 sets released in 2018. That is 9 times the average Harry Potter set size.

Included minifigures

Godric GryffindorQuantity : 1
Salazar SlytherinQuantity : 1
Rowena RavenclawQuantity : 1
Helga HufflepuffQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How much was LEGO 71043 at launch?

The launch retail price of 71043 Hogwarts Castle was $469.99 / £409.99 (source: Brickset). It has been on sale since September 2018.

How many pieces does LEGO set 71043 Hogwarts Castle have?

LEGO set 71043 Hogwarts Castle has 6,020 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 71043 released?

Set 71043 Hogwarts Castle was released in 2018 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 71043?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 71043 Hogwarts Castle: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 71043?

The instructions for LEGO set 71043 Hogwarts Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 71043.

What is the main color of LEGO set 71043?

Tan, with 1,908 out of 6,020 pieces, or 32%. Next come dark bluish gray (15%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 71043 contain?

Set 71043 has 628 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 334 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in light bluish gray, with 126 copies.

Does LEGO set 71043 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 41 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 flat with Arched Tan Window print.