LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts Set Discovered at Big Lots

You never know what you might find when out shopping at the bargain stores. On this particular trip, I found a LEGO Dimensions 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them set at Big Lots. However, I did not buy it. You can read more about why below.

Big Lots is one of our recommended 58 Ways to Buy LEGO Sets. I don’t go there very often, but it definitely did not disappoint. But, I just wish they had a better LEGO Dimensions find! I would love to find a Scooby Doo or Ghostbusters pack. Nevertheless, I was extremely surprised to find this set as it retired in 2017.

LEGO Dimensions 71253 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

This set features a LEGO Newt Scamander minifigure. There is also a rebuildable Niffler, and MACUSA gateway. You can also rebuild the Niffler into the Vicious Vulture or Sinister Scorpion.

This set unlocks six new levels to play through the complete Fantastic Beasts story. Additionally, you can also play in an Adventure World and Battle Arena.

I am a big fan of the Harry Potter films, but not Fantastic Beasts. In fact, I couldn’t even make it through the first movie. I suspect this LEGO Dimensions Fantastic Beasts set is still available four years later because it wasn’t very popular. My recommendation would be to stick with one of the amazing LEGO Harry Potter 20th Anniversary sets.

There was no price tag on it to check the price, but this set retails new for $49.99. Currently, the resale price on BrickLink ranges from about $14 used to about $22 new. Even on sale, it likely wouldn’t be marked down that low. It was for all of these reasons that I passed on purchasing the set.

However, it did feel exciting to find an old retired set like this at Big Lots! It helps me to keep up my energy and curiosity to always check the LEGO section of stores for bargains.

What bargains or retired sets have you found lately? Let us know in the comments!