Severus Snape - Dark Purple Vest
hp142 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix · 2018
Figure ID
hp142
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2018
Rarity
Common
Head
Light flesh dual-sided head with severe expression, furrowed brow, and smirk on the reverse; black hair piece molded with long, straight locks.
Torso
Black jacket over a dark purple vest with silver buttons and a white shirt collar; black back printing representing jacket folds.
Legs
Plain black legs with light grey printing for trousers and jacket tails extending downwards.
Accessories
Brown magic wand.
Color Scheme
Black, dark purple, light flesh, and white.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing on torso, dual-sided head, and front leg elements with clean alignment typical of modern LEGO Harry Potter sets.
Variants
Appears in multiple iterations across different Harry Potter waves with varying facial expressions and torso prints representing different outfits from the films.
Condition Notes
Check for minor scuffs on the black torso and leg printing, along with potential clutch power wear on the hands and neck stem.
Estimated Value
$3.00 to $6.00 USD for complete used condition.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing from $39.99 to $99.99.
Compatible Sets
75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow (2018), 75954 Hogwarts Great Hall (2018)
Character Background
Professor Severus Snape is the Potions Master and Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts, playing a deeply complex role throughout the Harry Potter series.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard parts with dedicated character-specific printing; captures Snape's iconic grim look and movie-accurate layered robes.
Similar Minifigures
Other versions of Severus Snape from earlier waves (2001-2011) and later iterations from the 2021 modular Hogwarts waves.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Harry Potter completionists, though readily available due to its presence in major 2018 Hogwarts sets.
History
First introduced in the 2018 reboot of the LEGO Harry Potter theme, replacing the older grey-fleshed and yellow-skinned classic variants.
Interesting Facts
The dark purple vest variant specifically reflects his costume style from the middle entries of the film franchise.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black baseplate alongside other Hogwarts professors in a classroom or Great Hall MOC.
Modification Potential
Parts can easily be repurposed for custom Victorian or fantasy wizard minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly recognizable figure with great movie accuracy, essential for any Harry Potter collection but widely accessible.