With 601 pieces, the LEGO Professors of Hogwarts (40560) is a compact build that doesn't waste a piece. It launched in 2022 under the BrickHeadz banner at $39.99.
At $0.067 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what BrickHeadz does best.
Key Features
601 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
$0.067 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Wizarding World collection — Sought-after corner of the BrickHeadz lineup
Released 2022 — BrickHeadz sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Professors of Hogwarts falls under the LEGO BrickHeadz theme, sitting in the Wizarding World subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2022 at $39.99, it sits in the accessible end of BrickHeadz. At $0.067 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Wizarding World subcategory within BrickHeadz has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a BrickHeadz collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong part-out value at 1.6x. Parts are worth $65.79 vs $39.99 retail (1.6x ratio). Theme average is 1.7x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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