Horace Slughorn - Tan Suit
hp186 · Harry Potter
The Half-Blood Prince · 2020 - Released as part of the summer wave for the Hogwarts Astronomy Tower set.
Figure ID
hp186
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2020 - Released as part of the summer wave for the Hogwarts Astronomy Tower set.
Rarity
Uncommon. This figure is exclusive to a single medium-priced set, making it harder to find than protagonists but easier than limited promotional figures.
Head
Light Flesh, dual-sided printing with round glasses, white bushy eyebrows, and mustache; expressions are concerned and surprised/happy. Features the white 'balding' hair piece with tufts on side.
Torso
Olive Green sweater vest over light tan shirt with a dark brown necktie. Features detailed knitting patterns on the front and back; Tan arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Plain Dark Tan standard legs with no printing.
Accessories
Typically includes a dark brown wand. (Note: accessory is missing in the provides image).
Color Scheme
Earth tones: Olive Green, Tan, and Dark Tan, representing his academic and slightly outdated fashion sense.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Precise alignment on the eyewear/mustache and the textured knit of the vest.
Variants
There is a rare Bricktober 2018 variant (hp155) where he is wearing a dark green patterned vest and has a different head print.
Condition Notes
Check for hair piece 'clipping' marks on the neck and torso side cracks. The white printing on the hair piece is prone to paint rub if stored loosely.
Estimated Value
Used: $8.00 - $12.00; New (pulled from set): $13.00 - $16.00. Value remains stable due to the character's unique appearance.
Price (New)
Included in set 75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower which retailed for $99.99.
Compatible Sets
75969 Hogwarts Astronomy Tower (2020).
Character Background
Professor Horace Slughorn, the Potions Master and former Head of Slytherin House who returned to Hogwarts to help Harry and Dumbledore.
Design Notes
The specialized hair piece was first introduced in the 2018 Bricktober pack and reused here to perfect his balding look. The olive green vest is a very accurate color match to the film appearance.
Similar Minifigures
Slughorn (hp155 Bricktober), Gilderoy Lockhart (hp359), and Albus Dumbledore (hp211).
Collectibility
High for completionists. He is a primary character in the sixth film and this is currently the only way to get a modern 'standard' version of him.
History
For years, Slughorn was a 'missing' character in the LEGO HP lineup until the 2018 limited pack; this 2020 version made the character accessible to the general public.
Interesting Facts
The hair piece is a specific mold meant to capture Jim Broadbent's specific hairstyle in the films; it is often referred to by fans as the 'Slughorn piece'.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Potions Classroom MOC or alongside the 'Slug Club' students (Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Neville).
Modification Potential
The head and hair are excellent for building custom elderly figures or academic characters for City/Modular layouts.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, character-accurate figure that holds its value well. A essential addition for any fan of the Hogwarts staff.
Notes
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