Dobby the House-Elf

Name: LEGO Dobby the House-Elf 76421
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76421
Rating: 4.8 (16200 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2023403 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

16.2K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

Where to Buy

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LOVED (8)

01Flexible and expressive build
02Posable ears that add to expressiveness
03Good parts value for a licensed set
04Well under 10 cents per piece
05Looks good from front and sides
06Surprising character and posability
07Relevant accessories with Dobby's character arc (sock in diary)
08Fun references to the franchise

CRITICIZED (8)

01Preponderance of light nougat pieces
02Visible ball joints in light nougat on shoulders
03Unfinished back panel design
04Gaps visible from eye-piece shaping
05Anti-studs on pillowcase edges and legs
06Awkwardly hollow diary to fit sock
07Pudding accessory not entirely convincing
08Head-shoulder gap becomes evident when posing head back

What reviewers are saying

"captures the heart of the Harry Potter character, even if his edges are a little messy"

Brick Fanatics

"For a character who's flesh and a pillowcase, this is a flexible and evocative build."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

76217 I am Groot — 76217 carries a more polished look but costs twice the price with marginally more pieces; Dobby offers better value at lower cost

75371 Chewbacca — 75371 is at the other end of the spectrum at £179.99 with almost five times the pieces; Dobby's smaller scale is appropriate and possibly more appealing

76414 Expectro Patronum — 76414 has more flair and higher price, but 76421 captures more of the heart of Harry Potter than the showy blue stag

76423 Hogwarts Express Train Set with Hogsmeade Station — 76423 is a large, extravagantly-detailed build; 76421 is lower-cost and lower-effort but still detailed

Harry PotterTier 1Investment Grade

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Consensus

BUY

Brick Fanatics

Expert Video Source

BUY

"captures the heart of the Harry Potter character, even if his edges are a little messy"

Key Pros

✓Fun references to the franchise
✓Movie-accurate design
✓Plenty of posable options

Key Cons

✕Messy build on the rear
✕Creepy fingers let down an otherwise adorable build

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BUY

"For a character who's flesh and a pillowcase, this is a flexible and evocative build."

Key Pros

✓Flexible and expressive build
✓Posable ears that add to expressiveness
✓Good parts value for a licensed set

Key Cons

✕Preponderance of light nougat pieces
✕Visible ball joints in light nougat on shoulders

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Exclusivity

Brick Fanatics: LEGO Theme-exclusive (Harry Potter)

The Brothers Brick: Licensed set from LEGO Group and Warner Brothers

Resale

KDX Bricks Analytics: Expected to sell for around $50 a couple years after retirement; positioned between the Harry Potter & Hermione Granger ($94) and Dumbledore Phoenix ($74) comparables

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Heart of gold hidden inside LEGO chest
References Dobby's character and loyalty; a hidden detail for fans to discover
Extra stud for signature knobbly knees
References Harry's first meeting with Dobby; captures textual detail from the books
Ball joints (flesh-coloured)
Enable posability of eyes, ears, head, and arms for expressive display
Buildable accessories (sock, Tom Riddle's diary, trifle)
Ground the character in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Light nougat pieces
Dominates the set composition; collectors of this color will find value in this set as a parts pack
Ball joints
Used for shoulders but only available in light nougat, creating visual discontinuity