Albus Dumbledore - Dark Purple Robes, Tan Vest, Silver Hair and Beard
hp147 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Chamber of Secrets · 2002
Figure ID
hp147
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light flesh colored head with white eyebrows, wrinkles, and open mouth smile expression; paired with a specialized combined light gray hair and long beard piece.
Torso
Dark purple robe torso with dark tan vest, black shirt collar, and silver button details printed on the front. Plain dark purple arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Plain dark purple standard legs.
Accessories
None visible in the current view, though the figure is typically accompanied by a dark brown or black wand.
Color Scheme
Dark purple, dark tan, light gray, and light flesh with black accent printing.
Printing Details
Simple early-2000s era pad printing on the torso front with basic facial features printed on the light flesh head. No back torso or leg printing.
Variants
There are numerous iterations of Albus Dumbledore across different LEGO Harry Potter waves, distinguished by changes in beard molds, robe colors (dark purple vs. light purple vs. gray), and facial expressions.
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso's tan vest and buttons, scratching on the head piece, and yellowing or dust trapped within the intricate crevices of the rubbery/plastic beard mold.
Estimated Value
Approximately $5.00 to $10.00 USD for a used complete figure depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets retailing between $25 and $100 during the early 2000s Harry Potter wave.
Compatible Sets
4730 Chamber of Secrets (2002), 4721 Hogwarts Classrooms (2002), and 4722 Gryffindor House (2002).
Character Background
Albus Dumbledore is the iconic, wise, and powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, central to the overarching plot of the Harry Potter series.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic early Harry Potter era head mold with solid pupils and a combined hair/beard piece that rests over the torso.
Similar Minifigures
Other early 2000s Hogwarts professors such as Minerva McGonagall (hp148) and Severus Snape (hp149).
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility among nostalgia-driven Harry Potter and vintage LEGO enthusiasts, though widely accessible.
History
Introduced during the initial launch of the LEGO Harry Potter theme in 2001/2002, representing the original design philosophy before flesh-toned figures became standard across licensed themes in 2004.
Interesting Facts
This specific variant with yellow-flesh transition skin tones is a hallmark of the transitional 2002-2003 LEGO Harry Potter sets before the shift to standard flesh tones in 2004.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other early 2000s Hogwarts staff and students on a standard black LEGO display plate within a dust-free case.
Modification Potential
Ideal for purist custom builds representing vintage fantasy wizards or updating older Harry Potter dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of LEGO Harry Potter history, essential for completing early-era Hogwarts castle displays.