Rubeus Hagrid - Yellow Head
hp009 · Harry Potter
Prisoner of Azkaban · 2004
Figure ID
hp009
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2004
Rarity
Uncommon / Rare
Head
Standard yellow minifigure head with black eyes, bushy black eyebrows, and a small black mustache print. It is covered by a unique large combined hair and beard piece in black.
Torso
Oversized reddish-brown torso piece representing a long coat. It features front printing of a vest with a silver buckle and fold lines. The back is unprinted. It uses standard minifigure arms connected to larger shoulder sockets.
Legs
Medium-sized reddish-brown legs, distinct from standard minifigure legs as they are molded as a single static piece that cannot walk independently, allowing the figure to stand taller.
Accessories
Typically included a brown lantern or a pink umbrella (representing his hidden wand). The hair/beard piece is technically a removable accessory.
Color Scheme
Predominantly Reddish Brown with Black hair and beard. The yellow head represents the classic LEGO aesthetic before the theme transitioned to flesh tones.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso vest and face. The alignment is centered with basic line work typical of early 2000s LEGO production.
Variants
hp009 is the yellow version; the later hp062 variant features a light flesh-colored head. Recent versions (2018+) use an entirely new molded body.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes scratches on the large torso print and loose arm sockets. The large beard piece can sometimes show white stress marks if pried off aggressively.
Estimated Value
Used: $15–$25 USD; New/Mint: $40+ USD. Price varies significantly based on the crispness of the torso print.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $20 to $50 in 2004; not sold individually.
Compatible Sets
4754 Hagrid's Hut (2004), 10132 Motorized Hogwarts Express (2004).
Character Background
Rubeus Hagrid is the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. Being a half-giant, LEGO designed this 'big-fig' hybrid to represent his immense size relative to students.
Design Notes
This was LEGO's first attempt at a 'large' minifigure. It uses a unique body mold that is wider and taller than standard figures but retains standard hands and head studs.
Similar Minifigures
hp062 (Flesh-tone 2004 style), hp143 (2018 molded version), and classic yellow-skin Harry Potter figures like hp001.
Collectibility
High. This is the last version of Hagrid produced with a yellow skin tone before LEGO switched all licensed themes to flesh tones.
History
Debuted in 2001 (hp005) with dark gray hair; this 2004 version updated the hair to black and the torso to Reddish Brown to match the film's evolving aesthetic.
Interesting Facts
The body piece is technically not a 'minifigure' by Purist standards because it lacks articulating legs, yet it is indexed as a minifigure in all major databases.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside 2001-2004 era yellow-skin Harry, Ron, and Hermione to maintain visual consistency in a 'Classic Potter' collection.
Modification Potential
The head can be swapped with any modern head, but the hair/beard piece is specifically molded to fit the wide 'giant' chest shoulders.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic masterpiece of early 2000s design. While less detailed than modern versions, its 'classic' yellow face makes it a centerpiece for vintage LEGO collectors.