Harry Potter - Dark Bluish Gray Sweater, Black Legs, Hair with Center Part
hp143 · Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter / Years 1 and 2 · 2018 (Release of Hogwarts Great Hall)
Figure ID
hp143
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2018 (Release of Hogwarts Great Hall)
Rarity
Common. This figure was widely available in entry-level and flagship sets during the 2018-2020 Harry Potter relaunch wave.
Head
Light Flesh dual-sided head. Side 1: Slight smile with glasses and lightning bolt scar. Side 2: Nervous/scared expression. Black hair piece with center part (mold 28532).
Torso
Dark Bluish Gray Sweater (V-neck) with Gryffindor crest, white shirt and striped tie (dark red/sand yellow). Light Flesh hands and gray arms.
Legs
Short Black legs (unprinted). These represent Harry as a younger student (Years 1-2).
Accessories
Typically includes a dark brown wand. The image shows the figure without accessories, but the standard set-inclusion is the newer 'bar with stopper' wand mold.
Color Scheme
Primary Dark Bluish Gray and Black, accented with the Gryffindor house colors of Dark Red and Gold (Sand Yellow) on the tie and crest.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) showing sweater creases and house crest. Dual-sided head printing is standard for this era.
Variants
Close variants include hp175 (dark tan sweater) and various versions with long legs for older Harry. This specific variant (hp143) is the most iconic 'reboot' version of young Harry.
Condition Notes
Main wear points are the neck peg (cracking) and the silver/gold printing on the tie which can rub off. Short legs are prone to loose friction over time.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD. New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. This is a high-volume figure and not a rare investment piece.
Price (New)
N/A (Included in sets ranging from $14.99 to $99.99).
Compatible Sets
75954 Hogwarts Great Hall, 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow, 75956 Quidditch Match (alternate), and several promotional polybags.
Character Background
Based on Harry Potter as seen in 'The Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Chamber of Secrets'. The 'Boy Who Lived' attends his first years at Hogwarts in this specific uniform.
Design Notes
This 2018 design was a massive upgrade over the 2010 versions, featuring more accurate hair and more detailed torso printing that matches the film costume closely.
Similar Minifigures
hp144 (Hermione Granger), hp145 (Ron Weasley) - both also featuring the gray V-neck sweater and short legs.
Collectibility
Moderate to Low. While essential for any Harry Potter collection, its high production numbers make it more of a 'staple' than a 'rarity'.
History
Marks the return of the Harry Potter license in 2018 after a long hiatus since the 2010/11 waves. It introduced the modern flesh-tone standard for the theme.
Interesting Facts
The hair piece was a new mold in 2018 designed specifically to better capture Daniel Radcliffe's messy hair compared to the older 'shaggy' mold used in 2010.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Hogwarts Great Hall MOC or alongside Ron and Hermione. Use a clear 1x2 brick to elevate the short legs if placing behind other figures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'young student' purist customs. The torso is often used for generic Hogwarts students by swapping the head and hair.
Overall Assessment
An excellent, movie-accurate representation of the character that served as the face of the LEGO Harry Potter revival. High quality but low financial rarity.