Harry Potter fans can purchase the £29.99 Dobby the Free Elf Lego set for just £12.49 thanks to a TopCashback offer that combines a £15 sign-up bonus with cashback on purchases of £15 or more. The deal, available for new TopCashback members who also are new Lego customers, brings the price down to £12.49 (or £16.44 including postage) after cashback is applied. Existing TopCashback members are not eligible for the £15 bonus but will still receive cashback, reducing the set to £27.49 (or £31.44 including postage).
How the Cashback Deal Works
To take advantage of the offer, shoppers need to sign up as a new member at TopCashback free of charge via a unique link, search for 'Lego' on the website, and click through to purchase the item as usual. The £15 cashback is credited when you spend £15 or more, and the cashback appears on the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase. Standard delivery starts from £3.95.
Dobby the Free Elf Set Details
The Dobby the Free Elf kit is a 2-in-1 model-building set that allows you to build a fully articulated Dobby figure, which can be displayed in sitting, standing, or walking positions. The set includes accessories such as Dobby's trainers, Tom Riddle's diary with a fabric sock inside, a Skele-Gro potion bottle, and sparkles. The kit can also be reassembled into house-elf Kreacher, though both cannot be built simultaneously. The posable figure comes with a fork accessory and the Slytherin Locket, one of Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes.
The set is suitable for Lego enthusiasts aged eight and above, comprising 379 bricks and taking up to three hours to complete, depending on ability and experience.
Customer Reviews and Alternatives
The Dobby the Free Elf kit has received an impressive star rating of 4.8 out of five based on 17 reviews on Lego's website. One delighted customer remarked: "This Dobby Lego set was fun to build and looks great when completed. It has a lot of pieces and is immersive. It stands at a good height when built and is easily noticeable. It's 2-in-1 and can be shown as a different character, too. It also has accompanying accessories to create a scene. It's a perfect piece for a Harry Potter fan."
Another reviewer wrote: "I love this little guy. Construction wasn't too hard. Each little piece of him was so cute to create. I like that he can stand or sit, and he comes with a bunch of cute accessories. I'm gonna keep him on my shelf in the living room."
However, not all feedback was positive. One customer awarded the set a one-star review, stating: "I have the previous Dobby Lego set, and after this release, I feel like Lego's design is lazy. When you compare Dobby's set to those of Gizmo, Wickett, the Sorting Hat, Grogu, Tweety, Bugs Bunny, R2D2, the Cornish Pixy, Groot, and others... Dobby's set just feels lazy. Where are the sets where he's got a bludger? Or he's hanging from a chandelier? And why is every design of him so small?"
For those seeking alternatives, the Harry Potter Make Your Own Arts and Craft Kit Dobby is available for £6 on Amazon, a cardboard construction kit that requires no scissors or glue. The Harry Potter Golden Snitch Wooden Construction Kit has been discounted to £15 from £25 at MenKind, offering a glue-free DIY project that allows fans to assemble the Golden Snitch and watch it take flight when the string is pulled.
Impact and Next Steps
The cashback deal is available only for new TopCashback members and new Lego customers, and the offer is valid for purchases made through the unique link. Shoppers should note that cashback is not paid immediately and may take up to seven days to appear in their accounts. The Dobby the Free Elf kit remains a popular choice among Harry Potter fans, with many praising its build experience and display value, despite mixed opinions on design innovation.
