Harry Potter - Dark Bluish Gray Sweater, Gryffindor Shield, Black Legs, Hair Swept to Side
hp143 · Harry Potter
Wizarding World / Hogwarts Great Hall Wave · First released in 2018; marked a major reboot of the Harry Potter line with updated proportions and short/mid-legs for younger characters.
Figure ID
hp143
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
First released in 2018; marked a major reboot of the Harry Potter line with updated proportions and short/mid-legs for younger characters.
Rarity
Common; this figure was mass-produced across several high-volume sets and polybags during the 2018-2020 window.
Head
Light flesh tone with printed circular glasses, lightning scar on forehead, and a slight smirk. Dual-sided with a frightened/scared expression on the reverse. Black 'swept to the side' hair piece (mold 35593).
Torso
Dark bluish gray V-neck sweater over a white shirt and Gryffindor tie (dark red/yellow). Features the Gryffindor house crest on the left chest. Plain dark bluish gray arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Plain black short legs (non-poseable), representing Harry's younger years in his first and second year at Hogwarts.
Accessories
Typically paired with a reddish-brown wand (mold 36752). Not pictured but common to the set is a white owl (Hedwig).
Color Scheme
A palette of dark bluish gray, black, and light flesh, accented with Gryffindor's dark red and bright light yellow.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Crisp lines on the glasses and house crest. No printing on the arms or legs.
Variants
Variants include hp175 (darker sweater), hp094 (classic yellow skin), and various versions with long poseable legs or different facial expressions.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes 'bite marks' on the hair piece, hairline cracks on the torso sides (armpit area), and fading of the silver/gray v-neck line on the torso.
Estimated Value
Current market value is approximately $3.00 - $5.00 USD for used condition. New/Unassembled versions fetch roughly $6.00 - $8.00 USD.
Price (New)
Mostly available in sets ranging from $3.99 (Polybag) to $99.99 (Great Hall). Value-per-minifigure was standard for the era.
Compatible Sets
75954 Hogwarts Great Hall, 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow, 75956 Quidditch Match, and 30407 Harry's Journey to Hogwarts polybag.
Character Background
Based on Harry Potter from the early film adaptations (Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets), specifically wearing his school uniform.
Design Notes
This version introduced the updated 'scruffy' hair mold which much more accurately reflects Daniel Radcliffe's hair in the early films compared to the 2001-2011 versions.
Similar Minifigures
Ron Weasley (hp144) and Hermione Granger (hp145) from the same 2018 wave share the identical sweater torso template.
Collectibility
Moderate; a staple for any Harry Potter completionist, though its high availability keeps it from being a high-value investment piece.
History
Represents the 'Second Golden Age' of LEGO Harry Potter, where modern printing tech was applied to classic Year 1 subjects.
Interesting Facts
The lightning bolt scar printing on this head is slightly offset to the right (viewer's left) to remain visible under the fringe of the hair piece.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 1x2x2 brick enclosure or on a Gryffindor-themed baseplate alongside Ron and Hermione.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs (My Own Creations); the torso is a perfect generic school uniform for any custom Hogwarts student from Gryffindor.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, well-designed figure that serves as the perfect entry point for new collectors. Score: 8/10 for accuracy, 4/10 for rarity.