LEGO Set - 75969 - Harry Potter - Hogwarts™ Astronomy Tower Retired!

LEGO Harry Potter 75969 – Hogwarts Astronomy Tower – Hogwarts: Astronomy Tower
A unique opportunity to acquire a LEGO Harry Potter masterpiece that has now been retired!

For true Harry Potter fans, LEGO collectors, or enthusiasts of remarkable Hogwarts models, this LEGO Harry Potter 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower is an absolute must-have.

This impressive set brings one of the most recognizable parts of the famous Hogwarts castle to life in spectacular fashion.

The Astronomy Tower plays an important role in the Harry Potter stories and is featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, among other films. It is where students study astronomy and where several important events in the film series take place.

LEGO has recreated this special location with exceptional attention to detail. The result is an impressive section of the castle featuring multiple floors, a beautiful astronomy tower, a detailed greenhouse, several classrooms, and countless recognizable accessories.

The set was released in 2020 and has since been officially retired (retired since 2024). This makes it a special collector's item for fans of the original Harry Potter films and collectors of exclusive LEGO Harry Potter models.

An impressive and detailed build

With no fewer than 971 LEGO pieces, this 9+ set offers an extensive and enjoyable building experience.

The finished model is an impressive piece of Hogwarts, featuring several recognizable rooms and architectural details.

The set includes, among other things:

The Astronomy Tower: this impressive tower forms the highest part of the structure and features distinctive pointed roofs and beautiful architectural details.
The astronomy classroom: a special room where students study the stars and planets.
The telescope: an essential part of the astronomy activities at Hogwarts.
The greenhouse: a beautifully designed conservatory where various magical plants are grown.
The Mandrake: includes a recognizable magical plant that plays an important role in the Harry Potter stories.
Professor Slughorn's office: a reference to this professor's special lessons and gatherings.
The festive decor: various accessories reference Professor Slughorn's famous party.
Detailed castle architecture: including stone walls, windows, balconies, tower roofs, and various decorative elements.
The combination of the tall tower, the different rooms, and the special accessories makes this set much more than an ordinary LEGO building set.

It is a wonderful recreation of a recognizable part of the magical Hogwarts castle.

No fewer than 8 LEGO Harry Potter minifigures

One of this set's biggest selling points for collectors is the inclusion of no fewer than 8 LEGO Harry Potter minifigures.

The set includes:

Harry Potter: the famous young wizard and main character in the Harry Potter stories.
Hermione Granger: one of Harry's best friends and one of Hogwarts' brightest students.
Ron Weasley: Harry's loyal friend and an important member of the famous Weasley family.
Draco Malfoy: the Slytherin student who plays an important role in The Half-Blood Prince.
Professor Horace Slughorn: the distinctive Potions professor who returns to Hogwarts and hosts the famous Slug Club party.
Luna Lovegood: the distinctive and much-loved Ravenclaw student.
Neville Longbottom: a Gryffindor student who gradually develops into an important wizard.
Lavender Brown: the Gryffindor student who begins a relationship with Ron Weasley.
A special detail for collectors is that all eight minifigures are unique versions made for this set.

This makes the collection of characters particularly appealing to LEGO Harry Potter minifigure fans.

Professor Slughorn's famous party

One of the most enjoyable parts of this set is its reference to Professor Slughorn's famous party from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Professor Slughorn regularly hosts gatherings where he invites promising students and notable wizards.

Various familiar characters come together at these gatherings, leading to special encounters.

With the included minifigures of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Slughorn, and the other students, you can bring various scenes from the film back to life.

The various accessories and atmospheric decor also create an authentic look.

The magical greenhouse and the Mandrake

Another special part of the set is the greenhouse.

This conservatory references Herbology lessons at Hogwarts, where students learn about all kinds of unusual and sometimes dangerous magical plants.

One of the most striking additions is the Mandrake.

This special plant is known from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, in which the screaming Mandrakes play an important role in making an antidote.

The inclusion of this magical plant makes the set even more appealing to fans of the various Harry Potter films.

The greenhouse also makes a beautiful architectural addition to the complete castle model.

A wonderful addition to the LEGO Hogwarts castle

LEGO Harry Potter 75969 is part of the series of modular Hogwarts sets that LEGO has released since 2018.

This means the Astronomy Tower can be combined perfectly with other well-known castle sets.

For example:

LEGO 75954 – Hogwarts Great Hall.
LEGO 75953 – Hogwarts Whomping Willow.
LEGO 75948 – Hogwarts Clock Tower.
LEGO 75966 – Hogwarts Room of Requirement.
LEGO 76402 – Hogwarts: Dumbledore's Office.
Together, these models create an impressive LEGO version of the famous Hogwarts castle.

The Astronomy Tower is a particularly recognizable feature and makes a wonderful addition for collectors who want to keep expanding their own LEGO Hogwarts.

An impressive display model for any Harry Potter collection

With its tall tower and distinctive architecture, the Hogwarts Astronomy Tower is a real eye-catcher.

When assembled, the model measures approximately:

Height: 40 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth: 17 cm
The combination of the tall tower, the various roof structures, the greenhouse, and the detailed facades makes for a particularly impressive finished model.

The various rooms are also accessible, allowing you to admire the interior details up close.

Thanks to its modular design, the set can also be combined perfectly with other LEGO Harry Potter castle sets.

The model looks particularly impressive in a display cabinet, an extensive LEGO Harry Potter collection, or a dedicated display area.

No longer in production – a special collecting opportunity

The LEGO Harry Potter 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower has now been officially retired (retired since 2024).

The set was released in June 2020, and production ended in July 2024. As a result, new copies are no longer regularly available from LEGO.

This is a great opportunity for collectors who still want to add this impressive astronomy tower to their collection.

The combination of 971 pieces, eight unique minifigures, the impressive tower, the greenhouse, and the many recognizable details from the Harry Potter films makes this set a special collector's item.

An absolute must for serious LEGO Harry Potter collectors, fans of The Half-Blood Prince, and anyone who would love to bring the magic of Hogwarts into their home!

Product specifications

LEGO set number: 75969
Name: Hogwarts Astronomy Tower
Dutch name: Hogwarts: Astronomy Tower
Theme: LEGO Harry Potter
Subtheme: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Year released: 2020
Number of pieces: 971
Number of minifigures: 8
Age recommendation: 9+
Status: Retired (since 2024)
Assembled height: approx. 40 cm
Assembled width: approx. 29 cm
Assembled depth: approx. 17 cm
Special features: Detailed astronomy tower, astronomy classroom, telescope, greenhouse, Mandrake, various castle rooms, and eight unique LEGO Harry Potter minifigures.

An impressive piece of LEGO Harry Potter history that belongs in every remarkable Hogwarts collection!