Hermione Granger - Casual Wear (Bright Light Orange Jacket)
hp131 · Harry Potter
Harry Potter: Prisoner of Azkaban · 2004
Figure ID
hp131
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2004
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light flesh tone with female expression, dark brown eyebrows, black eyes, smiling closed-mouth lips, dual-sided printing with a sleeping/worried expression on the reverse
Torso
Dark brown undershirt with silver necklace print, bright light orange open jacket with furry lapel details and pockets printed on both front and back, brown arms, and light flesh hands
Legs
Light bluish grey plain standard legs with no printing
Accessories
None included in the hand-held category for this specific version, though often associated with time-turner pieces in her respective sets
Color Scheme
Brown, bright light orange, light bluish grey, and light flesh
Printing Details
Standard 2004 era pad printing with clean alignment on the torso front and back, simple facial features characteristic of early licensed themes
Variants
Appears in multiple classic Harry Potter sets from the 2004 wave with minor hair or head variations depending on the exact box set
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fading on the torso printing, scratches on the light bluish grey legs, and loose clutch power in the arms over time
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD used complete, depending on condition
Price (New)
Originally bundled in sets ranging from 30.00 USD to 100.00 USD in 2004
Compatible Sets
4748 Ojol's Auto Garage or 4867 Hogwarts Castle (though primary debut was the 2004 Hogwarts Castle 4756 / Shrieking Shack 4756 era)
Character Background
Hermione Granger is one of the main protagonists of the Harry Potter series, renowned for her exceptional intellect, loyalty, and magical prowess as Harry Potter's best friend
Design Notes
Features the classic reddish-brown wavy hair piece that was ubiquitous for female characters in the early 2000s Harry Potter theme before modern hair molding advancements
Similar Minifigures
Other early Harry Potter variants from 2004 including Ron Weasley in casual clothes and Harry Potter in blue zip-up hoodie
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility appealing mainly to nostalgic Harry Potter completionists and classic LEGO theme enthusiasts
History
Represents the second major wave of LEGO Harry Potter sets released in 2004, which transitioned many characters to flesh-toned skin instead of classic yellow
Interesting Facts
This era of Harry Potter minifigures marked the transitional period where LEGO moved away from standard yellow minifigure skin tones for licensed movie properties
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black LEGO display plate alongside other 2004-era Hogwarts students in front of a classic castle MOC
Modification Potential
High purist potential for custom modern or vintage magical MOCs using her classic torso and hair pieces
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of LEGO Harry Potter history, highly recommended for vintage collectors seeking early flesh-tone licensed minifigures