Light Kit for Fawkes Dumbledore’s Phoenix #76394

A bird that dies and comes back

Fawkes belongs to Dumbledore, and in Chamber of Secrets he does two things that decide the book: he brings the Sorting Hat with the sword in it, and he cries into a basilisk wound. A phoenix burns on its own terms and rises again, which makes him the one creature in the series whose whole nature is hope. He is also the reason the headmaster's office in the films always looks warm, with deep red plumage against grey stone.

The lesson in the Chamber

Dumbledore explains Fawkes to Harry in the Chamber of Secrets: a phoenix bursts into flame when it is time to die and is reborn from the ashes. The bird burns, turns to ash and returns as a chick. That cycle runs through the whole story, and it is explained by an animal rather than a person. The tail feathers are layered in three shades of red and orange for the same reason — a phoenix should look like it is still burning.

The LEGO Fawkes 76394 is a display model rather than a scene: 597 pieces, standing on a perch with the wings spread, and a hand-crank that sets both of them beating at once. The tail feathers are layered, the head is built from curved slopes rather than printed panels, and the model is designed to be looked at from the front and the side. Fawkes 76394 is one of the sets aimed at older builders rather than at play.

Plumage is the reason to light this bird. ZENE Bricks Plug-and-play light kit works from below and behind, separating the layers of the tail feathers while a warmer point at the head keeps the beak and eye line readable. The wings are never obstructed, so the crank still turns. The detailed effect is a bird that looks lit by fire rather than by a lamp.

The lego lighting follows the perch and exits at the base, leaving the silhouette clean from the front. Fawkes is one of the few minifigure-free builds in the range, and its display-worthy profile suits a quiet shelf beside the castle sets.

• Supports already built LEGO® sets with a little refitting required.
• No circuit experience needed, just follow our simple step-by-step instructions for guidance.
• Twisted pair design balances robustness and installation concealment.
• Have your LEGO® sets be exciting and soul-filled even in the daytime.

Two Versions:

• Both versions have the same number of LED lights.
• Standard Version includes IR Switch. You can install it at back of nameplate or anywhere you want. The multi-power control type will bring more fun.

What's Included

• Light Kit include Connecting Cables, Lights, Expansion Boards, etc.
• Battery Box without Batteries
• Instructions in PDF format provided.

Type: Compatible with LEGO® sets
Material: Eco-friendly ABS plastic