ENFIELD, Conn.-- Oct. 1, 2001 -- The LEGO Company, makers of the world's best-selling construction toys, has created 11 new LEGO� sets that capture the magic of the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The sets now are available at retail.

The LEGO Harry Potter(TM) sets include eight of the most popular characters from the magical world of Harry Potter - including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, Draco Malfoy(TM) and Professors Dumbledore, Snape and Quirrell, as mini-figures, as well as a variety of other characters including animals, ghosts and imaginary creatures. Additionally, when eight of the 11 sets are combined, kids can create the "Ultimate LEGO Hogwarts Experience."

The new product line, for children ages six and up, features some of the best-known places and scenes from the first Harry Potter movie that kids can recreate, including: the Hogwarts Castle, the Hogwarts Express, Hagrid's Hut, Snape's Class, the Forbidden Corridor, the Room of the Winged Keys, the Final Challenge, the Sorting Hat, the House of Gryffindor dormitory, Diagon Alley(TM) Shops and Hogwarts Classrooms.

"Fans of all ages have been captivated by the world of Harry Potter and we are pleased to provide a creative way for kids to reconstruct and explore these magical moments and characters with LEGO products," says Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, President and CEO of the LEGO Company.

Priced from $6.99 (USD) to $89.99 (USD), the assortment will appeal to people of all ages who are familiar with the adventures of Harry Potter.

The LEGO Company also will release a software title this fall, LEGO Creator(TM) Harry Potter(TM) PC CD-ROM, based on the first book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. For children ages eight and up, the game allows kids to build and play in a virtual LEGO Harry Potter world.

More information on LEGO Harry Potter products is available at www.LEGO.com.

The LEGO Company, based in Billund, Denmark, and family-owned and privately-held since its founding in 1932, is a world leader in providing quality products and experiences that stimulate children's creativity, imagination and learning. The Company does so through playful activities that encourage hands-on, minds-on creation, fun, togetherness and sharing of ideas. Company employees are guided by the motto adopted in the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: "Only the best is good enough." For more information, visit www.LEGO.com.

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• #4709 Hogwarts Castle - The marquis set in the line, Hogwarts Castle lets you recreate the magic of the infamous school for wizards! Contains eight mini-figures, including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Professor Snape, Draco Malfoy, Professor Dumbledore and two ghosts! Use the special turret and staircase elements to construct a multi-level Hogwarts Castle of your own. 682 pieces. $89.99 USD, $129.99 CN.
  
  
• #4708 Hogwarts Express - Make your way to Platform 9&3/4 to board the Hogwarts Express! This train set, though not motorized, fits on all LEGO train tracks. Recreat the station, the engine and one passenger car to begin your adventures at Hogwarts! Set includes Harry, Ron and Hermione mini-figures dressed in plain clothes, as well as Hedwig the messenger owl. 410 pieces. $49.99 USD, $69.99 CN.
  
  
• #4707 Hagrid's Hut - Set on the grounds of the Hogwarts Castle, Hagrid's hut actually folds open to recreate the many visits Harry and his friends make to the giant, friendly gamekeeper! Set contains oversized Hagrid mini-figure, as well as Professor Dumbledore and Norbert the baby Dragon! 296 pieces. $29.99 USD, $39.99 CN.
  
  
• #4706 Forbidden Corridor - Recreate a fateful moment in Harry's search for the Sorceror's Stone. Harry and friends must pass through the Forbidden Corridor, guarded by Fluffy, the three-headed dog. Set contains Harry, Hermione and Ron mini-figures, dressed in their Hogwarts uniforms, and Fluffy. 238 pieces. $29.99 USD, $39.99 CN.
  
  
• #4705 Snape's Class - Recreate the basement classroom where Hogwarts students learn the art of mixing potions with Professor Snape. Set contains mini-figures of Harry's friend, Ron, dressed in his Hogwarts uniform, Professor Snape and a ghost. 163 pieces. $19.99 USD, $29.99 CN.
  
  
• #4704 Room of the Winged Keys - Build the adventure as Harry progresses on his search for the precious Sorceror's Stone. Here, Harry must use his nimble broom flying skills to find the right winged to open the door to the Chess room. This set contains Harry and Ron mini-figures, dressed in their Hogwarts uniforms, and one of the faceless white chess pieces. 175 pieces. $19.99 USD, $29.99 CN.
  
  
• #4702 The Final Challenge - Harry's final stop in his quest to retrieve the lost stone! This set contains Harry and Professor Quirrell mini-figures, the Mirror of Erised and the precious red Sorceror's Stone. 60 pieces. $9.99 USD, $14.99 CN.
  
  
• #4701 Sorting Hat - Place the sorting hat on your LEGO mini-figures and spin the wheel to determine which dorm they belong in! This set contains a Harry Potter mini-figure dressed in his school uniform, as well as Hedwig, the messenger owl. 48 pieces. $6.99 USD, $9.99 CN.
  
  
• #4722 House of Gryffindor - Say the password and the portrait of the fat lady will move to let you into the Gryffindor common room and dormitory - home away from home for Harry, Ron and Hermione. Set comes with a cardboard backdrop for recreating multiple scenes from the story, as well as one canopy bed, Ron Weasley mini-figure and his pet rat, Scabbers. 68 pieces. $9.99 USD, $14.99 CN.
  
  
• #4723 Diagon Alley Shops - Take a trip to Diagon Alley with Hermione to get everything you'll need for your studies at Hogwarts! Hats, cloaks, broomsticks, wands, owls and text books are included, along with a cardboard backdrop for recreating shops like the Apothecary, Eeylops Owl Emporium and Madame Malkin's Rober Fit for All Occasions. 80 pieces. $9.99 USD, $14.99 CN.
  
  
• #4721 Hogwarts Classrooms - Recreat the magic of Harry's mid-night trip through the castle wearing the Invisibility Cloak, when he stumbles into a classroom to find the Mirror of Erised and comes face to face with the image of his parents. Set contains mini-figure of Harry. 73 pieces. $9.99 USD, $14.99 CN.