Harry Potter figures and castles

As you have probably already discovered, only LEGO makes a plastic Hogwarts castle that is usable on a layout. However, if you are willing to do a little work, you can build your own out of paper at 1/160th scale. The castle is available as a pdf download here.Take it to your nearest printer and have then print it on heavy cardstock. Then get some white glue, a very sharp hobby knife, a lot of patience, and have at it! Please post your results!

Chris
LVHR

Chris,

Thanks for the link. I was kind of hoping for something a whole LOT easier!!!

Woodland Scenics had a series called scenearama that had medeval figures and a turbaned wizard looking guy. I used them with my Hogwarts train. Corgi made a Ford Angelica (the flying car)with scale Ron and Harry figures.

Thanks for the info, Silver Lake. I knew someone had made the Ford Angelica and figures, but I could not remember who.

BTW, the paper castle comes in about N scale, I think. You really don't want an O scale castle: There will be no room for the train!

Chris
LVHR

i found another source for the lazy (me) when it comes to hogwarts castles. Polly Pocket/matel made one in 2001.

http://www.amazon.com/Potter-H...cm_cr_pr_product_top

quote:

Originally posted by Silver Lake:
Corgi made a Ford Angelica (the flying car)with scale Ron and Harry figures.

I believe it was a "Ford Anglia". I'm only nit-picking here in case someone is looking for this vehicle. I don't mean to be a pain.

http://ornamentsminiature.com/...as-ornament-set-nib/

I believe these figures would work for you.  I purchased a set of these off of eBay, and the figures are 1-3/16" to 1-1/4" tall.  I just looked on eBay, and there is another set listed with some other ornaments for less than $5.00.  I also saw where there is another set by Enesco with different figures that look to be about the same size.

 

Are there still no Harry Potter figures out to go with the train?  Seems like there would be a lot of interest. 

When looking for such items to spark some interesting dioramas on the layout I go to the gamers store in our mall…they have many military, trolls, wizards, dragons, castles and other figures and machines to go with such games as Dungeons and Dragons.  A great source and not to expensive if you get the unpainted figures in either resin or metal.

 

the smaller size figures are great for forced perspective when placed away from the edge or up a hill/mountain…

 

Sometimes I rummage through my grandsons toy figures before they toss them or donate at Christmas…

 

good things to find in paces not normally explored…

 

jeff

I bought a castle at walmart for $10.  They have 2 types and can be located in the incense/candle section.

It really seems like an item that would not be hard to find. I'm aure there are some copyright issues.  Saw Corgi car for 120 on Ebay. Not that desperate.

Saw a huge castle made for fish tanks at Petco. $60

Man that ain't what I'd I'd consider going "on the cheap".

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281376615912?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_59wt_922

 

polly pocket Hogwarts castle on ebay