Moaning Myrtle
colhp23 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter Collectible Minifigures Series 2 · 2020: Part of the CMF Series 2 wave (Set 71028)
Figure ID
colhp23
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2020: Part of the CMF Series 2 wave (Set 71028)
Rarity
Uncommon: As a blind-bag minifigure, there were exactly three Myrtle figures per full box of 60 packs.
Head
Light Aqua skin color with dual-sided printing: one side showing a grumpy/unhappy face and the other a crying expression with tears. Includes blue rimmed glasses.
Torso
Light Aqua Ravenclaw school uniform with Sand Blue details, featuring a tie, sweater, and robe. White hands to represent the ghost aesthetic.
Legs
Sand Blue mid-sized flexible legs, allowing the figure to sit or stand while being slightly shorter than standard adult figures. Features plaid skirt printing.
Accessories
Usually comes with Tom Riddle's Diary (a black 1x2 book cover with printed 'T. M. Riddle' tile) and a translucent clear stand to simulate hovering. Accessories are missing in this image.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Light Aqua and Sand Blue to represent her ghostly, translucent appearance in the films.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and legs. The skirt pattern is intricate, and the facial expressions are highly character-accurate with crisp spectacle lines.
Variants
This is the first and currently only official minifigure version of Moaning Myrtle produced by LEGO.
Condition Notes
The hair piece (Dark Blue pigtails) is a softer plastic and can attract dust or show bite/stress marks. The Light Aqua skin print can occasionally wear off the nose area if handled frequently.
Estimated Value
Used (loose): $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Sealed in bag: $8.00 - $12.00 USD.
Price (New)
Originally retailed for $4.99 USD in a blind-bag format in September 2020.
Compatible Sets
71028 Harry Potter Collectible Minifigures Series 2.
Character Background
Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, known as Moaning Myrtle, is the ghost of a Ravenclaw student who haunts the first-floor girls' bathroom at Hogwarts after being killed by the Basilisk.
Design Notes
Uses a unique Light Aqua color palette rarely seen outside of ghost characters. The hairpiece is a specific mold designed to capture her 1940s-style pigtails perfectly.
Similar Minifigures
Nearly Headless Nick (hp152), The Bloody Baron, and the Ghost of Gryffindor from earlier Harry Potter sets.
Collectibility
High for Potterheads completing the student roster. It remains a popular figure due to it being the only version of the character.
History
Released 19 years after the first Harry Potter LEGO sets, demonstrating the evolution of ghost figures from simple glow-in-the-dark white to full-color character representations.
Interesting Facts
The accessory she normally carries (Tom Riddle’s Diary) contains a 'water splash' print inside, referencing her habit of flooding the bathroom when upset.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with a translucent posing bar to make her appear as if she is floating out of a modular Hogwarts bathroom MOC.
Modification Potential
Excellent head and hair for custom 'zombie' or 'frozen' character builds due to the unique skin tone.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, character-accurate CMF that captures the melancholy of the character. A must-have for Harry Potter completionists. Rating: 8/10.