Harry Potter, Light Gray Sweater with Gryffindor Stripe
hp041 · Harry Potter
Prisoner of Azkaban · 2004 - Debut in set 4755 (Knight Bus). Released during the shift from yellow to flesh-tone minifigures.
Figure ID
hp041
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2004 - Debut in set 4755 (Knight Bus). Released during the shift from yellow to flesh-tone minifigures.
Rarity
Uncommon. While part of a popular theme, this specific yellow-skinned version was only produced for a short window during 2004.
Head
Yellow skin, classic dot eyes with round spectacles and the iconic red lightning bolt scar. Lacks hair piece in the provided image.
Torso
Light Gray sweater with V-neck Gryffindor necktie print (dark red and gold) and a printed Gryffindor shield on the left chest. Plain light gray arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain light gray standard legs without printing or special features.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally released with a brown wand (older style 4L bar) and sometimes a 'The Grim' 1x2 tile or Hedwig owl depending on the set.
Color Scheme
Light Gray base with yellow skin accents. Printing includes Dark Red, Gold/Brown, and Black.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of the early 2000s. Front-only torso printing; no printing on the back of the torso or the legs.
Variants
Standard yellow-head (hp041) and the flesh-toned update (hp055) released later in 2004/2005. Some variations in tie-stripe thickness exist between production batches.
Condition Notes
The yellow head shows minor scuffing. Common issues include 'cracking' on the torso sides and fading of the red scar on the forehead.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $9; New: $15 - $20. Values fluctuate based on the presence of the original hair and wand.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $14.99 (Knight Bus) to $50.00 (Hogwarts Castle) in 2004.
Compatible Sets
4755 Knight Bus, 4752 Professor Lupin's Classroom, 4757 Hogwarts Castle (2004 version).
Character Background
Based on Harry Potter as he appears in 'The Prisoner of Azkaban,' wearing his school sweater rather than full robes.
Design Notes
Significant as one of the last 'Yellow' Harry Potter figures before LEGO transitioned most licensed themes to realistic skin tones.
Similar Minifigures
hp005 (Classic Harry), hp055 (Flesh-tone Sweater Harry), hp039 (Harry in Blue Jacket).
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors of 'OG' yellow LEGO Harry Potter figures value this as a transition-era piece.
History
Followed the 2001-2002 'Sorcerer's Stone' wave; bridge between classic LEGO styling and modern licensed detailing.
Interesting Facts
The 2004 wave was notorious for having some sets contain yellow figures and some containing flesh figures as LEGO cleared out old stock.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 2004 era Knight Bus or alongside a Dementor to capture the Prisoner of Azkaban aesthetic.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs of other Gryffindor students by swapping the head for other yellow-faced characters.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic mid-tier figure representing a major turning point in LEGO design history. Highly recommended for 'Yellow-era' completists.