Madame Maxime
hp119 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire · 2005
Figure ID
hp119
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Rare
Head
Light flesh tone with black hair piece molded with a stylish bob cut, black eyebrows, dark red lipstick, and stern facial expression.
Torso
Dark red dress torso with detailed black cracked-earth pattern and a furry/feathery white collar trim around the neck, dark red arms, and light flesh hands.
Legs
Dark red slope brick (dress skirt piece) matching the torso with the same black cracked-earth texture pattern.
Accessories
Medium nougat magic wand.
Color Scheme
Dark red, black, white, and light flesh with medium nougat accessory.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, front of torso, and slope piece, featuring intricate textures.
Variants
Appeared in only one major physical version during the 2005 Harry Potter wave, though a later redesigned version with regular legs and a larger stature appeared in later sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the slope brick edges and faint scratches on the printed dress pattern.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from 15 to 25 USD depending on the market and completeness of accessories.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced around 50 to 90 USD back in 2005.
Compatible Sets
4768 The Durmstrang Ship
Character Background
Madame Olympe Maxime is the half-giant headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, appearing prominently in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire during the Triwizard Tournament.
Design Notes
Utilizes a standard minifigure head and torso combined with a large 2x2 slope brick to simulate her taller stature and long dress, preceding the later introduction of longer custom leg molds for giants.
Similar Minifigures
Hagrid, Igor Karkaroff, Albus Dumbledore
Collectibility
High collectibility among Harry Potter fans due to being exclusive to a single older set and representing a prominent character.
History
Released during the initial surge of Harry Potter sets featuring traditional yellow skin tones before the transition to flesh tones in later waves.
Interesting Facts
Despite her actual giant stature in the books and films, LEGO represented her height in 2005 by simply adding a slope brick under a standard torso instead of using specialized tall molds.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Goblet of Fire characters like Viktor Krum, Harry Potter in tournament attire, and the Durmstrang Ship.
Modification Potential
Can be adapted into custom MOC scenes recreating the Yule Ball or the arrival of the Beauxbatons delegation at Hogwarts.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and sought-after piece from the classic 2005 Harry Potter era, holding solid value and charm for theme completionists.