Dobby the House-Elf
hp050 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets · 2002
Figure ID
hp050
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Custom molded head piece with large pointed ears, oversized green eyes, a long bulbous nose, and printed mouth lines. Flesh/light nougat skin tone.
Torso
Sand green torso representing a bound pillowcase tunic with black string tie detail at the right shoulder and mud/dirt stain printing. Fixed light nougat arms and hands.
Legs
Short unprinted light nougat legs fixed to a standard hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image (often comes with a sock or a diary in sets, but base figure has none).
Color Scheme
Light nougat and sand green with black and brown accent printing.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the custom-molded head and front torso. No back printing or leg printing.
Variants
Appears in multiple versions across later waves with updated eye printing and dual-molded elements, but this specific classic 2002 version features the original mold.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the sand green torso printing and discoloration on the light nougat ABS plastic. Check clutch power on short legs.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 15.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20.00 USD to 50.00 USD originally in 2002.
Compatible Sets
4731 Dobby's Release (2002), 4728 Escape from Privet Drive (2002)
Character Background
Dobby is a house-elf who served the Malfoy family before being freed by Harry Potter using a sock trapped inside a diary in Chamber of Secrets.
Design Notes
Utilizes a specialized custom-molded head piece characteristic of early 2000s Harry Potter figures that deviated from standard minifigure geometry.
Similar Minifigures
Later versions of Dobby (hp115, hp177) and Kreacher (hp129).
Collectibility
High demand among nostalgic Harry Potter collectors completing early 2000s waves.
History
Debuted in the very first wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets in 2002, marking one of the earliest specialized non-human character molds.
Interesting Facts
Dobby's unique head mold cannot accept standard LEGO headgear or hair pieces.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside early-era Harry Potter and Lucius Malfoy figures on a standard black LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Limited due to specialized non-standard head and arm construction.
Overall Assessment
A classic, nostalgic piece of early LEGO Harry Potter history with high sentimental value for fans of the 2002 sets.