Justice Magician Castle (AKA Hogwarts expansion building sets)

I bought this set to occupy my time somewhat during the 2020/21 Covid-19 Holiday season. I thought the additions looked really nice and I always wanted a full Hogwarts Castle but I could not find a video getting into the build. It is a challenging set, probably 16+ IMHO.
Please know it is not a professionally shot and edited video. It just chronicles my experience building the set and how to deal with several issues. There is a scrub index so you don't have to waste time over bits you may not be interested in. Pictures are displayed for about 3 seconds each, pause if needed. Video portions will very
Lastly, your comments are appreciated but know I am terrible with responding after the first week or so. Please be nice responding to comments of others posted here. I usually only check this account when I post a new video I hope will help and inform others interested in these sets. Stay Well.

[@Carl-ii1in]

2 MONTHS! Props to you man, looks amazing.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Thanks. It was an endurance build. If I concentrated solely on it instead of catching up on Netflix/Hulu, it probably would have been closer to 5 - 6 weeks. Stay well

[@policemancronk9686]

awesome video

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay well

[@skaiterpl304]

do you know where I can buy this set safely?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I purchased from Belly Store via aliexpress. Use them if you like or just choose someone with a high rating and verified reviews. It was 99.9% complete, but as in the video, a few pieces were "mis-molded" (i don't think thats a word). Good luck

[@kraddoomsters]

At 45:50 I can't manage to fit the whole corner section in

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi, I am not exactly sure to what you are referring, but ill assume you mean the section that goes between the tower and Great Hall. Yes, it is a pain. I had to lift the Great Hall up a little bit to get it in there. I also removed the little 1x?? decorative bits to get it to sit correctly. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a trial-and-error thing. A downside of after-market expansion.

[@kraddoomsters]

@@studsmcsnap7672 yeah, I eventually realized that the only way that mountain section goes in, is from above, and only then slide it in towards the cave, also the great hall wall has to be removed

[@dolfindive]

does anyone have a link to purchase them all together??? i cant find them together and them separate is crazy expensive.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Unfortunately, I do not think it is still available as a complete package.

[@dolfindive]

@@studsmcsnap7672 sad, wish to get it in the future

[@kevinb5482]

Anyone know where to get this these days? Aliexpress has a ton of listings at suspiciously low prices with no feedback so I'm wary.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I wish I knew; I get the feeling they may not offer it anymore. A lot of others have been asking the same question. The few I have seen on AliExpress back in December are also a lot more expensive. Maybe a supply-chain inventory issue?

[@JeroFN]

Yourwobb still sells the S7315 set

[@nattapat555]

It's HUGE. nicely done bro. I'd love to have this epic set as Harry Potter fan. btw, do you know the dimension(WxLxH) of this all set, wondering how large the space I need to prepare for the show.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi IIRC, I think I said in video at the end it was 37"x51" and I just measured the height at 25" at the highest including the spire element. Its quite heavy also. I've been pricing out tables. Best I've found is a 60" round plastic for around $200. Its massive. Hope that helps. I plan on taking it to some LUG shows if I can find a table that will fit in my car. Stay well.

[@Roekeeelk]

I hope lego is going to great these ad-ons because it look very very nice!

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I hope so too! It would have been a much easier build

[@eoau]

Love these videos, I especially liked the Venator and Falcon videos as a Star wars fan. Really interesting and good commentary

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Well... My "advent" build this year will be Mould King's UCS Nebulon-B. I am still bitter LEGO opted for the Republic Gunship (aka Flying Minivan) over the NEB-B. I do not see an English review of that yet, so I may video it for posterity. I may try time-lapse. BTW, please save the rage everyone, I know it was a fan vote decision not LEGO's directly. 8)

[@seniortrickshots]

@StudsMcSnap where do I buy this?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I am not sure if all expansions are available given what some have told me. I bought them on Ali-express back in November 2020.

[@GodPinpon]

Can someone reply this comment with a link for me to buy this?

[@cristinag.azogue5299]

Hi, can you explain how to build the back of Hogwarts Tower and the Great Hall? I have the original Lego Hogwarts set 71043 and this two parts are open. I would like to know the pieces that I need and the instructions to build them. Thank you!

[@studsmcsnap7672]

This set came with the parts and instructions to build enclosure. TBH, I didn't think the core was part of the set. I thought it was Lego's set and they added the additions. I modified the build because it looked awful and was not structurally sound as seen in video. LEGO never did the enclosure. Maybe try googling Justice Magician building instructions. Be well and sorry for delay

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Did Google change something? Why am I seeing Ads? I don't have this set up to generate income. Anyone know how to remove the ads? Thanks

[@Verebazs]

Yeah, the dirtbags decided that they can monetise any video on the platform unilaterally, without giving the content creator a dime. Also, as far as I know, no appeals allowed.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

@@Verebazs I am not looking to make money, but I'd rather people not be subjected to ads. Soz, for delayed response

[@brickpopo4951]

Studs McSnap. Love it! Reminds me of the vote winner for that british ship Boaty McBoat Face. This is probably the best building video I've ever seen. I have the Lego castle. It would be nice to be able to buy just the other two sections to complete the castle. Lots of money but maybe some day, if I can distract the wife, I might go for it. Sure would be nice if Lego did it so I wouldn't have to China it. Saw a builder who made instructions to do it but the cost for genuine Lego parts was $7,000. Thanks for the fun video Studs.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I believe you can buy the two expansion sets. You just wont have the closure pieces for the tower and great hall. It may not but up correctly, but could work. The Lego version of great hall is nicer as it is more detailed. (IE Chinese version has two tables, Lego has four IIRC)

[@deskamori6142]

I want to ask, where've you bought it? I haven't find anything. Can you give me a link? And, also, you bought them at 1 time, or you bought each one separately?

[@manuelastoria679]

Following this

[@deskamori6142]

@@manuelastoria679 following... what?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

www.aliexpress.com/store/910910044?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.37f74c4dsYJBi6. I Purchase all together 11/11/20 for about 680ish US. Received it around 12/20/20.

[@lymphhh]

You just fulfilled my childhood dream with that build. Looks awesome. I also highly appreciate that you filmed and explained your changes to the build. Looking to buy it myself... Found it for about 380$.

[@maxturneaure7962]

Could you tell me where I could get this. I have looked all over and I can’t find it

[@sebastiandalpozzo5362]

I saw some on aliexpress type in lepin s7315

[@studsmcsnap7672]

www.aliexpress.com/store/910910044?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.37f74c4dsYJBi6

[@alexalexis7899]

You found this entire set - not just the common great hall lego knock-off - for $380? Where?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi all, I just noticed today a bunch of you asked about missing instructions for the short bridge in the Justice Magician Castle. I do not have software for creating and posting PDFs from images. Sorry. I did a short video with what I believe are the pages you are looking for. So sorry for the delay in doing this, but the video is kind of old, and I did not think many were still watching. Anyway, I hope this helps. Please read the description in that video. It should be up in a bit. 04-12-2024 (US)

[@sanbr682]

Thanks for this video. I think I will keep investing in my retirement with Lego.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Good Plan. I call that the LEGO 401k closet 8)

[@bartolde]

hey there I just finished the castle and noticed that the little connection bridge in missing. It's at around 34:33 in your video. Do you think you could send me the part of the instructions for this part? I have a PDF instruction and there the bridge is just a clean cut off.

[@guillaumelecourt3902]

I have the same issue !

[@kennyDeeB]

Where did uou bought it?

[@bartolde]

Lepin from China they can't help me

[@kennyDeeB]

@@bartolde do you maybe have a link

[@bartolde]

unfortunately not I got a PDF and it's all complete but this tiny part with the bridge could you send a link or some pictures or something with your part of the building plan? would be cool

[@thepapillonwarrior1159]

where did you buy the sets for 680?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi, I bought them on Ali-Express. However a few months back as well as others telling me they have not been able to find the expansions, I am not sure if all are still available.

[@Valou_56]

I enjoyed every moment of it, looks huge, takes months to build it, and i want it ... X) thanks for the tips its gonna help a lot of people buying this. Greatings from France

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Thank you. I am glad it was of help to some one.

[@ShayzerCo]

Salut, je suis français je cherche a acheter ce set, tu saurais où je peux le trouver ? (Je sais que c'est un fake mais je ne trouve pas)

[@soarux1054]

I hope you at least paid the original designer the price for instructions instead of buying off this shady knock off company who steal designs from LEGO community designers

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Um, this expansion was a manufactured retail set as far as I can tell. Not like the venator, which I did compensate designer for.

[@Jasmine200390]

where did you buy this from cause I can't seem to find it to buy it. I bought the model 71043 but what i really want is the full castle

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Ali Express. It's called Justice Magician Castle. Sorry for delay. Hope you found it by now

[@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse]

I've had really good luck using acetone for those stubborn places that require glue. If you are patient and paint it on lightly it works very well. There's no hazing residue like you get with kraggle. The bond isn't as strong but it has worked really well for me.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hmmm. Interesting. That might work better for the bendable plastic. I'll give it a try. Thank you.

[@vace5675]

Hitian sells it for 220usd

[@nenwhen6727]

what is the search keyword

[@studsmcsnap7672]

this is a very late response. I hope you got one. Great price. I just checked for another person, and I paid $677 (but it is no longer in my purchase history). I also do not see it in search on AliExpress anymore.

[@builditbetter7413]

Hello I just orderd the full set but the boxed did not come with the instructions did you by chance get a PDF copy for the plans?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi I got a Hardcopy. Contact your seller and see if they will send.

[@jeremylake3307]

So this is basically the regular castle and a big extension set? What if i already have the castle?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

If you have the Lego Hogwarts castle, the expansions should add on to it. There may be some slight tweaking though. It does seem harder to find the 3-1 set in this video. Stay well!

[@damiannowak8974]

hello, I have the original lego set 71043. Where can I buy the S7315 and S7317 extensions?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

That is the million-dollar question. I am not positive, but I do not think they sell them anymore. I looked on AliExpress back in December 2022 and could only find a few 7317 and it was crazy expensive.

[@JeroFN]

Yourwobb still sells the S7315 set

[@willowcoc2718]

Hello, link?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Link? If you refer to where to buy, I have checked periodically and I do not think it is still available in its entirety.

[@loooui4256]

I have the normal Hogwarts set (with out expansion) I'd love to get this but its already difficult to display my normal hogwarts so I have no idea where I would put this.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Yup. Mine sits on two 3x6 folding tables. a 54x 48 table would work. Or put it on a dining room table for a convenient excuse as to why you can't entertain family. "I'd love to have you over for dinner, but..."

[@guillaumelecourt3902]

Hi i have some instruction absent in my notice for the bridge (betwenn the small et big extention) in the small extention can you share me this part of you instruction ? Thanks you !

[@studsmcsnap7672]

hmmm. I do not know how I would do that. What pages and how many?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I just posted a video with what I hope are the steps you are missing

[@motododo4626]

Company didn't even try to hide ripping off lego lol

[@studsmcsnap7672]

They ripped of the core. It has some very minor changes. As I've stated before, I didn't think it was part of the set. I thought you only got the expansion buildings. Fortunately, LEGO won their lawsuits and I think some even went to jail.

[@reskypradhanaromli1838]

Could you tell me whats the different S7316 and S7306 ? Mine is S7306 and if i wanna buy s7317 is it suite ?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

It's been a while, but the entire castle is actually 3 set numbers. You need all three sets. The exception is if you have the LEGO Hogwarts Castle (71043) already the two expansions will work with that mostly. But there are differences between this and the LEGO great halls.

[@reskypradhanaromli1838]

@@studsmcsnap7672 oke thanks for your info.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I went onto AliExpress to get a picture of the three sets, but it is no longer in my purchase history. It may have been discontinued

[@SaimaAzeem]

From where you buy it please tell

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I purchased it on AliExpress. It took about a month to get (China->US). Several "stores" were selling it and I choose one with good reviews and that they filled several orders. I do not recall exact name of Vendor, but I think I mentioned in replies below a while back. Hope that helps

[@denisbuzia9147]

Hi! Where can I buy the extansion??

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Ali Express. It's called Justice Magician Castle. Sorry for delay. Hope you found it by now

[@TrainTrackToby]

Thx man really helped when I was building it with out you it not be as good

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Glad to hear it. I hoped it would help someone or at least let them know what they were in for. It was a great Covid build.

[@FeninH]

Honesty i cant tell if this is fake lego or not is it?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi, it's Lepin (I Think). Definitely not LEGO.

[@XS_Nerd]

Found a old vid looked at the channel and u uploaded after 3 years bro props for not quiting

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I am really terrible with this channel. I just do videos in hopes they help someone decide if worth building/purchasing. I look to videos when on the fence myself and didn't really find any reviews for this.

[@1Scavanger1]

does anyone know where to get th manual in pdf?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Sorry, I do not. I got a hardcopy

[@CapitalBrix]

can you add the link to where you purchased this from?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

www.aliexpress.com/store/910910044?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.37f74c4dsYJBi6

[@thegeek5981]

Now, with the second extension, the fountain square, does it come with the section you can snap on to the other side of the tower? To completely cover the staircases? And the great hall? Does it come with a section you can snap on to the other side of the great hall?

[@cristinag.azogue5299]

@@thegeek5981 I have the same question.

[@miguelcostales6543]

When I search it, it doesn't appear to me

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi, search what? Sorry, I am a little unclear.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Hi again. I just checked myself and I do not see it either. It has also been removed from my purchase history. I did see I paid $677 though

[@oliversilverdal7426]

Where did you bye it ???😊

[@studsmcsnap7672]

An AliExpress vendor. However, I am pretty sure from previous comments, that it is not longer available in its entirety for purchase.

[@memes3748]

Where did you get this cool set?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Aliexpress

[@builditbetter7413]

All I have left to get is the large section but I cont seem to find it for less that 500$ CAD does anyone know what a good price is for that section I bought the genuine lego section and the smaller clock tower section but I don't want to spend too much on the last set.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

the whole thing cost me $680ish US IIRC

[@nenwhen6727]

Where do you buy sets like this?

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Aliexpress.

[@stephwinn4524]

$600 something??

[@studsmcsnap7672]

It's been a while, but IIRC $627 w/o rewatching video to be sure. I believe I mentioned it in there somewhere. I've since taken to listing prices paid on placards on videos since this one. I did buy in November 2020

[@studsmcsnap7672]

I just double checked. I paid $677. Weird bit is, I no longer see the item itself in purchase history. Just the amount. Even a quick search on AliExpress for another commentor yielded nothing.

[@Frohds14]

I've been interested in these extensions for a long time. But I don't quite understand the system. When I look at Amazon in Germany, I find different sets at very different prices. E.g. # S7317 with 6188 parts for 180 € and # S7315 with 12918 parts for 380 €, the # S7316 is not available. I guess this is the LEGO clone. I have the original anyway. My question: if I buy the S7317 and S7315 and own the LEGO Hogwarts, can I build the entire Hogwarts or am I still missing something? Can I close the LEGO Hogwarts with it? At Aliexpress I also get a Justice Magician Set with over 16,000 and one with over 22000 parts. Are that another ones again? It can't be a combination of S7317 and S7315, that would be a lot more parts and it can't be a combination of one of the two with the Lego clone. Even then you don't get 16,000 parts. Can someone explain that to me, please?

[@andreasbreitbach-liebe5755]

You can combine it with Lego 71043. The S7316 is a Chinese Clone (as in EXACT ! to the piece) from the LEGO set, hence it is illegal and banned in Europe and elsewhere. But since it is a 1 on 1 copy, the original LEGO set combines as well as the S7316 with the other Sets. As for the second part of your question - sorry. Have to pass. No idea. But the parts of those sets are as far as I know: S7315 (largest part, "CENTRAL COURTYARD") with 12,918 parts, S7316 aka LEGO 71043 ("Great Hall") with 6,020 parts and S7317 ("Fountain Square") with 6,188 parts. The overall Castle as seen in the video is aprox 25,000 parts...

[@Frohds14]

@@andreasbreitbach-liebe5755 Danke dir!

[@TheSieth]

i hope it s not too late, I ve bougt the original lego (71043) and the S7317 and S7315 sets. they ALMOST combine. The original lego set has 37 numbered bags, the copy (S7316) 39. the last 2 are for closing the backside of the great hall and the tower next to it. So you ll need to buy the parts to close them somewhere else.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Thank you. Andreas response is perfect. Though, the knockoff great hall is not exactly the same, but very similar.

[@studsmcsnap7672]

This is correct.

[@minecraft-builder9550]

Very Nice!!!!

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@austinnnnnnnloverrrr5754]

FAKE LEGO HELL NO

[@studsmcsnap7672]

Yes. But LEGO doesn't do the expansion bits.

[@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse]

Great video review! I especially like your idea of using tiles and jumpers at intervals to make the buildings easily removable. I wish I had done the same with mine, it just makes it so much easier to arrange and eventually disassemble for storage. I had such a good time building with my kid during lockdown. I'm so glad we had a closet full of new sets to build, I look back on that time very fondly. We already had The Lego brand Hogwarts ( it's one of those special sets like the Ghostbusters Firehouse that I feel is worth paying full LEGO prices) I picked up the ultimate extension in 2021. Sadly it was a real disappointment becaue the Chinese companies still couldn't produce accurate tan elements at this time. The "tan" bricks in ours had a distinct greenish cast which stood out like a sore thumb! Thankfully I got the extension set from YWOBB and Jay took care of us. Although we did have to wait about 6 months Jay sent us a full replacement which used Gobricks elements and they are a perfect match to real Lego. Jay let us keep the off colour set and we ended up using it to build a huge crusader fortress, so it turned out to be a win-win. Cheers!

[@studsmcsnap7672]

So nice to hear. Ya, some of mine had a pink tint to them. I do not recall if I mentioned, but I also had to order a handful of parts from LEGO. Glad the video helped. My niece is usually my sous builder, but with covid lockdown that wasn't possible. Prolly worked out for the better as figuring out the rebuild would have bored her, not to mention the colorful language used when bits collapsed. 8) Be well.