Gryffindor Torso (Harry Potter / Ron Weasley / Neville Longbottom)
hp005 / hp007 / hp011 · Harry Potter
The Sorcerer's Stone / The Chamber of Secrets · 2001 (First wave of LEGO Harry Potter)
Figure ID
hp005 / hp007 / hp011
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2001 (First wave of LEGO Harry Potter)
Rarity
Uncommon. While mass-produced in the early 2000s, this specific design with yellow hands is discontinued and becoming harder to find in mint condition.
Head
Not present in image. Original figures used yellow heads with various hair pieces (e.g., Harry's shaggy black hair or Ron's orange hair).
Torso
Light Gray Torso with Gryffindor Sweater Pattern: V-neck opening showing a white shirt and red/gold striped tie; features a small Gryffindor house crest on the left chest and a dark gray ribbed pattern at the waist. Light gray arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Not present in image. Traditionally paired with plain black unprinted legs.
Accessories
None shown. Originally often paired with a brown wand (early stick style) or a light gray owl.
Color Scheme
Light Gray, Red, Gold, White, and Yellow. Represents the classic Gryffindor house colors during the 'Yellow Skin' era of LEGO licensed themes.
Printing Details
Pad-printed on the front only. Early 2000s printing style featuring thicker lines and a distinct house crest that is less detailed than modern versions.
Variants
This is the 'Yellow Hand' version. Later versions (2010+) switched to flesh-toned hands and more detailed torso printing with back designs.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes 'torso cracks' on the sides under the armpits and fading of the red/gold tie print due to play wear or UV exposure.
Estimated Value
Torso only: $3.00 - $6.00 USD. Complete original figure (e.g., Harry Potter hp005): $8.00 - $15.00 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual part). Original sets like 4709 Hogwarts Castle (2001) retailed for $89.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
4701 Sorting Hat, 4707 Hagrid's Hut, 4709 Hogwarts Castle, 4730 The Chamber of Secrets.
Character Background
This uniform represents a first or second-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry belonging to Gryffindor House.
Design Notes
Significant for being part of the very first wave of licensed LEGO Harry Potter. It uses the 'classic' yellow skin tone used before LEGO transitioned to realistic skin tones for licensed IPs in 2004.
Similar Minifigures
hp001 (Harry in street clothes), hp039 (Harry with stars on cape), and various 2001-2002 Hogwarts students.
Collectibility
High for 'Nostalgia' collectors. Demand is steady for those trying to complete original 2001 sets or 'Yellow' versions of the cast.
History
Debuted in 2001. This torso design was the standard for all male Gryffindor students for the first two years of the theme's existence.
Interesting Facts
The crest on this torso is technically a 'simplified' version that doesn't clearly show the lion due to the limitations of LEGO pad printing in 2001.
Display Suggestions
Display in a shadow box alongside other 2001 wave figures to showcase the evolution from yellow-skin to flesh-tone minifigures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' MOCs (My Own Creations) depicting generic background students in a classic-style Hogwarts layout.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential piece of LEGO history. While only a torso fragment is shown, it is a highly recognizable relic from the dawn of LEGO's partnership with the Wizarding World.