Argus Filch
hp147 · Harry Potter
Wizarding World · 2018; debuted in Hogwarts Great Hall (75954) during the revival of the Harry Potter theme.
Figure ID
hp147
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2018; debuted in Hogwarts Great Hall (75954) during the revival of the Harry Potter theme.
Rarity
Uncommon; exclusive to a single larger retail set that was widely available but now retired.
Head
Light flesh tone with a double-sided print: one side features a scowling expression and the other a more intensely angry face; distinct bushy grey eyebrows and eye bags; dual-molded hair piece with a balding dark stone grey top and long wispy hair on the sides.
Torso
Dark Stone Grey jacket with an olive-green vest and a white-collared shirt with a black tie; detailed with lapels, buttons, and a pocket watch chain; back printing includes the jacket tailoring seams.
Legs
Black legs with printing on the front depicting a brown belt with a gold buckle and dangling silver keys (shackles) hanging from the belt; subtle grey scuff/patch details on the knees.
Accessories
Includes a classic black lantern with a trans-orange round brick inside; can also be paired with the Mrs. Norris cat figure (not shown but included in the set).
Color Scheme
A muted palette of Dark Stone Grey, Olive Green, Black, and Light Flesh, reflecting the character's drab and grim aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with excellent registration; features multi-colored layers on the torso and precise detail on the belt/keys area of the legs.
Variants
This is the primary modern version; an older, much simpler version (hp019) was released in 2001 with yellow skin and a basic brown suit.
Condition Notes
The dark grey hair piece is softer plastic and can show teeth marks or scratches; the black legs are prone to visible dust and micro-scratches.
Estimated Value
New: $12-$15 USD; Used: $8-$11 USD; Value has remained stable since the set retired.
Price (New)
Originally included in set 75954 which retailed for $99.99 USD ($0.11 per piece).
Compatible Sets
75954 Hogwarts Great Hall (2018).
Character Background
Argus Filch is the squib caretaker of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, known for his obsession with catching students breaking rules and his deep bond with his cat, Mrs. Norris.
Design Notes
The hair piece is a unique mold created specifically to capture Filch's distinct pattern of male-pattern baldness and long unkempt hair; significantly more accurate than the 2001 version.
Similar Minifigures
Severus Snape (hp148), Gilderoy Lockhart (hp143), and the 2001 Argus Filch (hp019).
Collectibility
High demand for completionist Potter collectors as he is a core staff member; steady investment potential due to his single-set appearance.
History
Represents the 2018 'reboot' of the Potter line which moved away from the 2010 style and toward more realistic flesh tones and specialized hair molds.
Interesting Facts
The keys printed on his legs represent the 'shackles' he famously kept in his office, hoping for permission to use them on students.
Display Suggestions
Place him in a dark Hogwarts corridor or at the head of the Great Hall; looks best when displayed with Mrs. Norris and his lantern held high.
Modification Potential
The head and hair are excellent for building custom 'grumpy old man' or Victorian-era MOC characters.
Overall Assessment
An excellent character-specific minifigure with a unique mold; a 9/10 for accuracy to the films and a must-have for Harry Potter fans.