Dobby
hp147 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets · 2018
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Figure ID
hp147
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2018
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An essential and charming character for any Harry Potter LEGO collection, featuring a unique head mold that stands out from standard minifigures
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5.00 USD to 10.00 USD used complete
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing from 20.00 USD to 50.00 USD
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique molded head piece with large pointed ears, bulbous nose, large green eyes, and an open-mouthed smile, flesh tone
Torso
Tan torso printed with a tattered pillowcase tunic tied at the shoulder with a bow, brown stains and folds
Legs
Tan short legs with no printing, standard non-posable child/house-elf style short legs
Accessories
None visible in the image, typically comes with a sock or a cake accessory in its original set
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on head and torso, capturing the ragged appearance of the house-elf tunic
Color Scheme
Tan, flesh, and dark brown accents
Known Variants
Appears in multiple variations across different Harry Potter waves, distinguished by mold and printing updates
Condition Notes
Inspect for wear on the printed tunic lines, discoloration of the tan plastic, and bite or stress marks on the ears
Found In Sets
75902 The Knight Bus (2019), 76421 Dobby the House-Elf (2023 - though that is a buildable figure, this minifigure specifically appeared in 75902 and earlier 2018 sets like 4731 or 4728 for older variants, and 75968 4 Privet Drive)
Character Background
Dobby is a loyal house-elf who served the Malfoy family until Harry Potter tricked Lucius Malfoy into freeing him by presenting Dobby with a sock
Design Notes
Features a specialized custom molded head piece unique to house-elf characters, moving away from standard minifigure head geometry
History
First introduced in 2002 for the Chamber of Secrets wave, updated with a new mold and printing in 2018 for the modern Harry Potter revival
Interesting Facts
Dobby's iconic release is heavily associated with the giving of a sock, making it a fan-favorite character in the theme
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Harry Potter fans and character completionists due to the popularity of Dobby
Similar Minifigures
Kreacher, Dobby (older 2002 version)
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Harry Potter, Lucius Malfoy, and a small brick-built sock accessory
Modification Potential
Limited due to specialized molded head and short legs, best used in Harry Potter diorama MOCs