Ron Weasley - Dark Orange Hair / Sweater
hp147 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Chamber of Secrets · 2001
Figure ID
hp147
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2001
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light flesh dual-sided head with freckles, a slight smile on one side and a worried or sleeping expression on the other, bald top meant to be covered by hair piece.
Torso
Dark tan torso with ribbed sweater pattern, V-neck collar with red lining, and black line details; dark flesh arms and hands.
Legs
Plain dark brown short legs.
Accessories
Missing hair piece (Dark Orange Hair, Tousled) and magic wand.
Color Scheme
Dark tan, dark brown, dark flesh, and red accent.
Printing Details
Simple early-2000s Harry Potter theme pad printing with basic facial features and torso line art.
Variants
Appears in multiple early sets with slight variations in head prints depending on the exact year of release.
Condition Notes
Used condition with minor surface scuffs on the torso and head; missing hair and wand.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD to 3.00 USD incomplete
Price (New)
N/A (came in sets priced between 30 USD and 100 USD in 2001-2002)
Compatible Sets
4709 Hogwarts Castle (2001), 4730 The Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Character Background
Ron Weasley is Harry Potter's loyal best friend at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, known for his bravery, humor, and strategic chess skills.
Design Notes
Features the classic early 2000s yellow-flesh transition era styling with standard short legs.
Similar Minifigures
Harry Potter (hp145), Hermione Granger (hp146)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgic Harry Potter collectors, though common enough that incomplete versions hold little monetary value.
History
Part of the inaugural wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets launched alongside the first film in 2001.
Interesting Facts
The early Harry Potter figures originally utilized a specialized flesh tone before LEGO officially transitioned the standard licensed themes to flesh tones permanently.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other early 2001-2002 Hogwarts Castle figures on a classic black baseplate.
Modification Potential
Can be easily completed by sourcing the correct dark orange tousled hair piece and a brown wand from BrickLink.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of early LEGO Harry Potter history, though currently incomplete without its hair and wand.