Harry Potter (Gryffindor Shield Torso, Black Helmet)
hp005 (Modified / Incomplete) · Harry Potter
The Sorcerer's Stone / The Chamber of Secrets · 2001 (Original Torso release)
Figure ID
hp005 (Modified / Incomplete)
Theme
Harry Potter
Year Released
2001 (Original Torso release)
Rarity
Uncommon torso; the overall figure is a 'mismatch' or 'frankentwig'. While the torso is from the first LEGO Harry Potter wave, it is paired with non-original headgear.
Head
Classic LEGO yellow head with round glasses, thin eyebrows, and a slight smirk. This is the standard first-generation Harry Potter face used before the transition to flesh-toned figures in 2004.
Torso
Black torso with a light gray button-down suit jacket and a dark tie. It features a gold and red Gryffindor shield crest on the left chest. This print was specific to the first wave of Harry Potter (2001-2002).
Legs
Standard plain black legs with no printing.
Accessories
The figure is wearing a black standard motorcycle/racing helmet with an open chin (No visor). This is not an official accessory for this character and was likely added by a previous owner.
Color Scheme
Mainly black and white with yellow skin accents. The torso features metallic gold and silver/gray detailing for the crest and suit lapels.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the torso and head. The torso print is iconic for early 2000s Harry Potter, characterized by simple linework and the distinct Gryffindor crest.
Variants
The HP005 head usually came with a black messy hairpiece. The torso also appeared in 'Harry Potter in Suit' versions. There are variants with and without the cape in original sets.
Condition Notes
The torso printing shows significant silver/white wear (fading) on the lapels. The head printing for the glasses appears relatively intact. There are visible scuffs on the helmet and edges of the hands.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD. The torso is the main value point (approx $2-$3), as the helmet is common and the hairpiece is missing.
Price (New)
N/A - Component of sets ranging from $10.00 (4701) to $90.00 (4709) in 2001.
Compatible Sets
Torso appears in 4701 Sorting Hat, 4707 Hagrid's Hut, 4709 Hogwarts Castle, and 5378 Hogwarts Castle (2007 version).
Character Background
Harry Potter as he appeared in 'The Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Chamber of Secrets'. The suit represents his school uniform jacket (though often depicted as a sweater in other sets).
Design Notes
This represents the first iteration of Harry Potter. Use of yellow skin was standard for all licensed themes before the 2004 switch to light flesh tones for consistency with movie actors.
Similar Minifigures
hp001 (Harry Potter in Sweater), hp037 (Harry Potter in Quidditch Uniform), and newer flesh-tone versions like hp094.
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors seek the 2001-era figures for nostalgia, though this specific unit is missing its original hair and cape, lowering its value to completionist collectors.
History
Launched in 2001 as part of LEGO's first major movie license alongside Star Wars. This torso was the primary 'Hogwarts Student' template for Harry in the early line.
Interesting Facts
The 'crest' on this torso is often misidentified as a generic shield by casual collectors, but it contains a very small 'H' and lion motif. This was one of the first times LEGO used highly specific movie costume details on a torso.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 2001-era Hogwarts MOC. To restore it to 'Purist' status, replace the helmet with a 2001-era black Harry Potter hairpiece.
Modification Potential
Excellent for creating other Gryffindor students from the early movies by swapping the head, as the torso is a generic 'School Suit'.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of LEGO history from the dawn of the Harry Potter theme. While in 'played-with' condition and modified with a racing helmet, the torso remains a classic element for any 'Old-School' LEGO collector.