LEGO 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	75969
Release year	2020
Piece count	971
Launch retail price	$99.99 / £89.99 (Brickset)
Sale period	June 2020 to July 2024
Minifigures	8
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Set 75969, “Hogwarts Astronomy Tower”, depicts the Astronomy Tower area of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter theme. Released in 2020, it contains 971 pieces and forms a castle section focused on school life within the wizarding setting.

This model represents a specific part of Hogwarts rather than the whole castle. In the Harry Potter theme, it belongs with sets that translate recognizable school locations into modular play and display sections, with the Astronomy Tower providing the main subject.

This set appears in our LEGO Hogwarts Castle guide, which places it against the other versions.

The build uses 971 pieces and presents a castle structure with spaces suited to minifigure scenes.

The set is suitable for display as a vertical Hogwarts section and for play based on character interaction. Within the Harry Potter range, it is best viewed as a thematic castle addition, centred on the Astronomy Tower and the school setting rather than as a standalone version of Hogwarts in full.

Inventory of set 75969

The inventory of set 75969 lists 971 pieces, spare parts excluded: 311 different lots (one shape in one color) for 232 part shapes. The box also contains 45 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 75969

Main color: tan, making up 34% of the parts, followed by medium nougat (11%) and reddish brown (7.8%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	334	34%
Medium Nougat	103	11%
Reddish Brown	76	7.8%
Light Bluish Gray	56	5.8%
Dark Orange	52	5.4%
Black	42	4.3%
Dark Bluish Gray	39	4%
Sand Green	39	4%
Trans-Clear	35	3.6%
White	29	3%
Other colors (28)	165	17%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	150	15%
Plates	150	15%
Bricks Round and Cones	100	10%
Windows and Doors	55	5.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	54	5.6%
Bricks Sloped	50	5.1%

Most common parts in set 75969

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	36
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Tan	32
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	22
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Medium Nougat	20
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Tan	19
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Medium Nougat	16
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Orange	15
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Tan	12
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2 60481	Tan	12
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Medium Nougat	10

199 of the 232 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 75969

11 part shapes in set 75969 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, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso Dress with Neck and Midriff Ruffles Print, Light Arms and Hands 973c02h02pr5163	Lavender
Hips with Lavender Legs and Black Boots Pattern with Skirt Ruffles Print 970c39pat03pr1903	Lavender
Sticker Sheet for Set 75969-1 67877
Torso Dress with Light Nougat Neck, and Necklace Print, Light Arms and Hands 973c02h02pr5156	Bright Pink
Torso Robe with Gold Buttons and Pocket with Gold Emblem Print, White Arms and Hands 973c27h27pr5164	White
Torso Polo Shirt with White Vertical Zigzag Lines, Pocket, Reddish Brown Collar Print, Dark Turquoise Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c46h02pr5167	Dark Turquoise
Torso Low Cut Top with Hearts, and Necklace Print, Bright Pink Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c43h02pr5165	Bright Pink
Torso Robe with Dark Green Trim and Slytherin Crest, Open over V-Necked Sweater, White Shirt, and Dark Green Striped Tie Print, Black Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c03h02pr5159	Black

Rebuilding set 75969 from another set

Share of the parts of set 75969 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
76454 Hogwarts Castle: The Main Tower	29%	2,131	2025
75290 Mos Eisley Cantina	28%	3,187	2020
76435 Hogwarts Castle: The Great Hall	26%	1,727	2024
10292 Friends - The Apartments	26%	2,048	2021
76473 Hogwarts Castle: East Wing	25%	2,164	2026

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 75969 within its line

With 971 pieces, set 75969 ranks #28 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #52.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Stefan Frenz, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How much was LEGO 75969 at launch?

The launch retail price of 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower was $99.99 / £89.99 (source: Brickset). It was on sale from June 2020 to July 2024.

How many pieces does LEGO set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower have?

LEGO set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower has 971 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 75969 released?

Set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower was released in 2020 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 75969?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 75969?

The instructions for LEGO set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75969.

What is the main color of LEGO set 75969?

Tan, with 334 out of 971 pieces, or 34%. Next come medium nougat (11%) and reddish brown (7.8%).

How many different parts does set 75969 contain?

Set 75969 has 311 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 232 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in tan, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 75969 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 11 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Dress with Neck and Midriff Ruffles Print, Light Arms and Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75969?

Set 76454 Hogwarts Castle: The Main Tower, released in 2025: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Does the model cover the entire Hogwarts castle?

No, it represents a section of Hogwarts focused on the Astronomy Tower. It fits thematically with other Harry Potter castle sections.