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Hogwarts Express {1st edition}

Hogwarts Express {1st edition}

4708-1·Harry Potter·2001·3 minifigs·135 parts

Used Avg
$62.70
New Avg
$155.97
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About Hogwarts Express {1st edition}

Hogwarts Express {1st edition} (4708-1) is a LEGO Harry Potter set released in 2001, currently averaging $62.70 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $9.40. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 135 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 15% of this set's value ($9.40 out of $62.70). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $155.97 vs $62.70 used — a 149% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2001). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Hogwarts Express {1st edition} (3)

Hermione Granger - Hogwarts Torso, Light Gray Legs, Black Cape with Stars
Hermione Granger - Hogwarts Torso, Light Gray Legs, Black Cape with Stars
hp003$4.38
Harry Potter - Blue Open Shirt Torso, Tan Legs
Harry Potter - Blue Open Shirt Torso, Tan Legs
hp004$2.61
Ron Weasley - Blue Sweater
Ron Weasley - Blue Sweater
hp006$2.40

Parts (135)

Support 2 x 2 x 7 Lamp Post, 6 Base Flutes
Support 2 x 2 x 7 Lamp Post, 6 Base Flutes
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×3
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×13
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×4
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
×3
Container, Trash Can with 2 Cover Holders
Container, Trash Can with 2 Cover Holders
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
×2
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Minifigure, Utensil Hand Truck Frame
Minifigure, Utensil Hand Truck Frame
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Wheel Holder
Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Wheel Holder
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×16
Train Coupling
Train Coupling
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×3
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×3
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×11
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×9
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×3
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×5
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×18
Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins and Thin Angled Supports
Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins and Thin Angled Supports
×9
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×10
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Spider with Round Abdomen and Clip
Spider with Round Abdomen and Clip
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×3
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 18 4 x 2
Slope 18 4 x 2
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×7
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Panel 1 x 4 x 1
Panel 1 x 4 x 1
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
×4
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×11
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×7
Tile 1 x 1 with Black Number 1 Pattern
Tile 1 x 1 with Black Number 1 Pattern
×3
Tile 1 x 1 with Black Number 2 Pattern
Tile 1 x 1 with Black Number 2 Pattern
×3
Fence 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole and Inside Side Supports
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole and Inside Side Supports
Slope 45 6 x 4 Double
Slope 45 6 x 4 Double
×7
Technic Ball Joint
Technic Ball Joint
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3 with Red and Yellow Bottles, Flasks and Sparkles Pattern
Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3 with Red and Yellow Bottles, Flasks and Sparkles Pattern
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Arch 1 x 6
Arch 1 x 6
×2
Plate 6 x 14
Plate 6 x 14
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×7
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×3
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Brick 1 x 6 x 5
Brick 1 x 6 x 5
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×5
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×8
Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom
Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud with White 'HOGWARTS EXPRESS', '5972' and '©WB' Pattern
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud with White 'HOGWARTS EXPRESS', '5972' and '©WB' Pattern
Train Buffer Beam
Train Buffer Beam
×4
Owl, Rounded Features
Owl, Rounded Features
Rat / Mouse
Rat / Mouse
Door 2 x 5 x 5 Swivel, Bracket Base
Door 2 x 5 x 5 Swivel, Bracket Base
Door, Frame 2 x 8 x 6 Swivel without Bottom Notches
Door, Frame 2 x 8 x 6 Swivel without Bottom Notches
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs
×10
Minifigure, Utensil Keys, 2 on Sprue
Minifigure, Utensil Keys, 2 on Sprue
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×6
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Clock Pattern
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Clock Pattern
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×4
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
Minifigure, Utensil Briefcase / Suitcase
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
×3
Sticker Sheet for Set 4708, Sheet 1 - (41604/4158884)
Sticker Sheet for Set 4708, Sheet 1 - (41604/4158884)
Sticker Sheet for Set 4708, Sheet 2, Holographic Mirrored - (40355/4157071)
Sticker Sheet for Set 4708, Sheet 2, Holographic Mirrored - (40355/4157071)
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×3
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
×2
Slope 45 4 x 4 Double with Hinge
Slope 45 4 x 4 Double with Hinge
×2
Slope 45 4 x 4 Double with Hinge
Slope 45 4 x 4 Double with Hinge
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
×2
Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Starched Fabric - 4.0cm Height with Light Gray Stars and Copyright Symbol (©) Pattern
Minifigure Cape Cloth, Standard - Starched Fabric - 4.0cm Height with Light Gray Stars and Copyright Symbol (©) Pattern
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
×6
Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs
Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs
×2
Brick 1 x 10
Brick 1 x 10
×2
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
Train Base 6 x 24 with 3 Round Holes Each End
×2
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×2
Technic Changeover Catch
Technic Changeover Catch
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×4
Technic, Shock Absorber 6.5L with Black Piston Rod - Normal Spring
Technic, Shock Absorber 6.5L with Black Piston Rod - Normal Spring
Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 16L / 12.8cm
Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 16L / 12.8cm
×2
Road Sign Round on Pole with Ornate Top Attachment
Road Sign Round on Pole with Ornate Top Attachment
Frog
Frog

Common questions about Hogwarts Express {1st edition}

How much is LEGO Hogwarts Express {1st edition} (4708-1) worth?

Hogwarts Express {1st edition} sells for an average of $62.70 used and $155.97 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 4708-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Hermione Granger - Hogwarts Torso, Light Gray Legs, Black Cape with Stars ($4.38), Harry Potter - Blue Open Shirt Torso, Tan Legs ($2.61), Ron Weasley - Blue Sweater ($2.40). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $9.40. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Hogwarts Express {1st edition}?

The minifigures make up about 15% of the set value ($9.40 out of $62.70). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Hogwarts Express {1st edition} (4708-1) retired?

Yes, Hogwarts Express {1st edition} was released in 2001 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Hogwarts Express {1st edition} set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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