Ron Weasley - Gryffindor Cardigan, Yellow Skin
hp007 · Harry Potter
The Sorcerer's Stone / The Chamber of Secrets · 2001 (Debut in Set 4704)
Figure ID
hp007
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2001 (Debut in Set 4704)
Rarity
Uncommon. While part of several early sets, the yellow-skin era Harry Potter figures were discontinued in 2004, making them nostalgic collector items.
Head
Classic yellow skin tone with a small smirk/smile. Features standard black dot eyes and thin eyebrows. The hair is the classic bright orange bowl-cut hairpiece (part 3901).
Torso
Light gray sweater/cardigan with a printed V-neck showing a white shirt and a dark red and gold Gryffindor striped tie. Features a small Gryffindor crest on the left chest. Plain light gray arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain light gray standard-sized legs without printing.
Accessories
Typically came with a brown wand (3L bar) and occasionally Scabbers the rat or a cape, though none are shown in the provided image.
Color Scheme
Main colors are light gray and yellow, with dark red and metallic gold accents in the tie and crest printing. The hair is bright orange.
Printing Details
Basic line-art printing characteristic of the early 2000s. No back printing on the torso or printing on the legs. The Gryffindor crest is a simplified shield shape.
Variants
hp007 is the standard yellow-skin version. Variants include hp057 (flesh-toned skin from 2004) and many later versions with modern hair molds and more detailed sweater prints.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include hair scuffing (orange paint/plastic showing marks), torso side-cracks, and fading of the tie print. Check for teeth marks on the head or feet from play.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $10.00 | New/Mint: $15.00 - $25.00 depending on the specific set context.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from the Room of the Winged Keys ($15) to Hogwarts Castle ($90) in 2001.
Compatible Sets
4704 The Room of the Winged Keys, 4705 Snape's Class, 4706 Forbidden Corridor, 4709 Hogwarts Castle, 4730 The Chamber of Secrets.
Character Background
Ron Weasley is Harry Potter's best friend and a member of the Weasley family. This figure represents him in his first and second-year Hogwarts school uniform.
Design Notes
This design reflects the 'pre-licensed skin tone' era when all LEGO minifigures were yellow. It uses a very generic hair mold that was originally used for various Town/City figures during the 90s.
Similar Minifigures
hp004 (Harry Potter, Yellow Skin), hp002 (Hermione Granger, Yellow Skin), hp005 (Draco Malfoy, Yellow Skin).
Collectibility
High nostalgia value for 'Old Potter' collectors. While not the most expensive figure, it is essential for completing the original 2001-2002 cast.
History
Launched with the first wave of Harry Potter in 2001. This version marked the first time Ron was ever produced in plastic brick form.
Interesting Facts
The 'Ron' head is actually a generic LEGO head used on dozens of figures in the early 2000s; its designation as Ron is purely based on the orange hair and Gryffindor torso.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the original 4709 Hogwarts Castle or in a frame with the rest of the 'Yellow Skin' Trio for maximum nostalgic impact.
Modification Potential
Commonly used in 'purist' MOCs to create classic-style background Gryffindor students by swapping the hair.
Overall Assessment
A charming relic of early 2000s LEGO. While the printing level is low by modern standards, its status as the first-ever Ron Weasley makes it an iconic piece of LEGO history.