Professor Minerva McGonagall
hp152 · Harry Potter
Wizarding World / Hogwarts Castle · 2018. It debuted in the Hogwarts Great Hall set (75954) during the massive relaunch of the Harry Potter license.
Figure ID
hp152
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2018. It debuted in the Hogwarts Great Hall set (75954) during the massive relaunch of the Harry Potter license.
Rarity
Uncommon. While the main set was widely available, this specific detailed version is retired and sought after by collectors for its high-quality robe printing.
Head
Light flesh tone with dual-sided facial printing: one side featuring a stern, neutral expression and the other a slightly worried/frowning expression. It includes signature wrinkled eye details.
Torso
Dark green with very intricate dark green and blue robe pattern printing on both front and back. It features a printed silver brooch at the collar. Arms are dark green with light flesh hands.
Legs
Dark green legs with continued intricate robe pattern printing on the front to match the torso, maintaining the visual continuity of her long robes.
Accessories
Includes a classic black pointed wizard/witch hat and a standard black wand. In its original set, it also includes a dark green cape piece (though not clearly visible in all photos).
Color Scheme
The primary color is dark green, accented with teal/blue robe patterns and a silver/white brooch highlight. It is consistent with her film appearance in 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.
Printing Details
Extremely high-quality pad printing. The robe texture consists of tiny swirling patterns that align reasonably well between the torso and the leg pieces.
Variants
There are several McGonagall variants: the 2001 classic (hp021), the 2011 version (hp113), and the later 'Hogwarts Moments' version (hp276) which features a different robe design and a new dual-molded hat/hair piece.
Condition Notes
The dark green plastic hides scratches well, but look for wear on the silver brooch print. The black witch hat is prone to 'clutch power' loss over time if removed frequently.
Estimated Value
Used: $10.00 - $15.00 USD. New/Unassembled: $18.00 - $22.00 USD. Value is stable but trending upward as the 2018 sets age.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 75954 ($99.99 RRP). The 'per-figure' value at retail was approx. $10.00 given the 10-minifigure count in that set.
Compatible Sets
75954 Hogwarts Great Hall (2018), 75956 Quidditch Match (2018), and 40289 Diagon Alley Microscale (2018).
Character Background
Professor of Transfiguration, Head of Gryffindor House, and eventually Headmistress of Hogwarts. She is a powerful Animagus and a key mentor to Harry Potter.
Design Notes
This version was a significant step up from the 2011 version, utilizing modern printing tech to capture the complex texture of her velvet robes which wasn't possible in earlier eras.
Similar Minifigures
Albus Dumbledore (hp147), Professor Severus Snape (hp164), and Madam Hooch (hp155).
Collectibility
High. She is an essential 'pillars' character of the Harry Potter theme. Collectors generally view the 2018 wave as the 'gold standard' for the modern HP aesthetic.
History
McGonagall was one of the first females represented in the original 2001 HP line. This 2018 version marked her return after a 7-year hiatus of the theme.
Interesting Facts
The brooch printed on the torso is a direct reference to the prop worn by Dame Maggie Smith in the films. This figure was also included in a very rare 'Travel Building' event sub-set.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed at the High Table of a Hogwarts MOC or alongside a grey tabby cat (her Animagus form). Use a tiered acrylic stand to showcase the robe printing.
Modification Potential
The robe printing is so specific that the torso/legs are rarely used for other characters, though the head is excellent for custom older female 'townie' minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier representation of the character. The printing detail on the robes makes it superior to the earlier versions, though it was later slightly outclassed by the variant with the hair/hat combo piece.