Draco Malfoy, Green Christmas Sweater
hp262 · Harry Potter
Advent Calendar · 2020
Figure ID
hp262
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Uncommon. Exclusive to the 2020 Advent Calendar, though high production numbers for that set make it easily accessible on the secondary market.
Head
Light Flesh. Double-sided with a smirking expression and a scared/distressed expression. Topped with a Bright Light Yellow swept-back hair piece (Part 23186).
Torso
Bright Green. Front printing features a Dark Green 'ugly' Christmas sweater pattern with a white Slytherin snake wearing a Santa hat, reindeer motifs, and small evergreen trees. Back printing includes the sweater texture and pattern.
Legs
Short Legs. Plain Black. These are the fixed-height short legs used for student-age characters.
Accessories
Includes one Black wand. Note that in the original set 75981, wands usually come in pairs on a plastic sprue.
Color Scheme
A Christmas-centric palette of Bright Green, Black, and Bright Light Yellow. The green reflects Slytherin house colors in a festive 'ugly sweater' style.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back. The head features crisp facial details representing actor Tom Felton's features. Note the specific inclusion of the Santa hat on the Slytherin snake emblem.
Variants
This is the only variant of Draco Malfoy wearing this specific green festive sweater. Other Christmas variants exist (e.g., hp211 in a different sweater from 2019).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include neck friction and hairline scratches on the torso. The black short legs are prone to visible scuffing. Check for 'cape' fraying if secondary capes are added, though none were included originally.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. New: $6.00 - $8.00 USD. Value remains relatively low due to the high volume of Advent Calendars sold.
Price (New)
The 2020 LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (75981) originally retailed for $29.99 USD, containing 24 builds/minifigures.
Compatible Sets
75981 Harry Potter Advent Calendar (2020).
Character Background
Draco Malfoy is Harry Potter's rival at Hogwarts and a member of Slytherin House. This figure represents him during a festive winter season, likely based on the Yule Ball or winter period in the films.
Design Notes
The sweater design is a clever meta-theatrical take on Hogwarts house pride, utilizing the Slytherin serpent in a humorous holiday context.
Similar Minifigures
hp211 (Harry Potter in Gringotts sweater), hp212 (Ron Weasley in sweater), hp261 (Harry Potter, Yule Ball), hp210 (Hermione Granger, Yule Ball).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a 'must-have' for completionists of Harry Potter variants but generally considered a fun novelty rather than a high-stakes investment piece.
History
In 2020, LEGO continued its tradition of seasonal Harry Potter figures. This specific figure was part of the second-ever Harry Potter-themed advent calendar.
Interesting Facts
The snake on the sweater wearing a Santa hat is a humorous nod to the traditionally 'dark' Slytherin house, intended to soften the character's image for the holidays.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Great Hall MOC or alongside other Harry Potter characters in festive attire from the 2019-2021 Advent Calendars.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'ugly sweater' Christmas parties in City-themed dioramas or swap the head for other Slytherin students like Albus Potter or Scorpius Malfoy.
Overall Assessment
A charming and affordable variant of a key character. It captures the 'Ugly Christmas Sweater' trend perfectly while maintaining character accuracy through the dual-sided smirking head.