Albus Dumbledore
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Professor Albus Dumbledore is a minifigure based off a character from the same name from the Harry Potter series. He was the Headmaster of Hogwarts when Harry Potter was at school. Professor Dumbledore has featured in many LEGO Harry Potter sets. He has four different variations and a Microfigure.
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Background
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was the Transfiguration Professor, Deputy Headmaster, and later Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was a half-blood wizard, the son of Percival and Kendra Dumbledore, and the elder brother of Aberforth and Ariana. His father died in Azkaban when Dumbledore was young, while his mother and sister were later accidentally killed. His early losses greatly affected him, but in turn made him a better person. Albus Dumbledore was considered to be the most powerful wizard of his time. He was most famous for his defeat of Gellert Grindelwald, the discovery of the twelve uses of dragon's blood, and his work on alchemy with Nicolas Flamel.
It was through Dumbledore that resistance to the rise of Lord Voldemort was formed, as it was he who founded and led both the first and second Order of the Phoenix. Due to the fact that he had a keen mind and legendary power, Dumbledore became the only wizard that Voldemort ever feared. He was the master of the Elder Wand from 1945 until 1997 and considered by many as the greatest Headmaster to ever grace Hogwarts. He destroyed the Horcrux ring with the sword of Godric Gryffindor. As he was about to die by the cursed ring, he planned his own death with Severus Snape. Though he was no longer alive at the time, it was through Dumbledore's machinations that Voldemort was ultimately defeated and peace restored to the wizarding world. He is the only Headmaster laid to rest at Hogwarts. Albus Dumbledore's portrait still remains at Hogwarts.
Yellow Flesh Variation
His first variation, being the Yellow Flesh Variation, was released with the first LEGO Harry Potter sets from the Philosopher's Stone. It consisted of a yellow flesh face with an old man's face wearing glasses imprinted on it. A grey beard piece was inserted under the head and a long grey hairpiece was inserted on top. His torso depicted a purple wizard robe, with purple arm pieces and purple leg pieces with robe designs. This variation has appeared in the sets 4707 Hagrid's Hut, 4709 Hogwarts Castle, and 4729 Dumbledore's Office.
Pink Robes Variation
Dumbledore's second release as a minifigure was the Pink Robes Variation. The Pink Robes Variation is basically the same as the first variation, but has a more modern flesh colored head. It consists of the same body pieces of the first variation, except, pink robes, instead of purple. He also shares the same beard and hairpieces as the first variation and has a flesh colored face. This variation appeared in the Prisoner of Azkaban subtheme, in 4757 Hogwarts Castle.
Blue Robes Variation
Dumbledore's third released variation, that being the Blue Robes Variation. It consists of a flesh colored face with the same designs as the previous headpiece on it. He has once again a grey beard piece and a long grey hairpiece. His torso and leg pieces depict a design of a light blue wizard robe, his arm pieces being the same blue, and his hands flesh colored. This variation was present in the Two sets 4767 Harry and the Hungarian Horntail and 5378 Hogwarts Castle.
Second Blues Robes Variation
The most recent Dumbledore (the one available in 4842 Hogwarts Castle) has some major variations to the blue robes outfit. For example, it is a lighter blue and there are several gold swirls. The design in more robe-like than the previous blue robes. The design that hides underneath his beard is that of a olive coloured vest. The reverse of the torso piece also has printing. There is a large V-shaped piece of clothing hanging over the back, and some more gold swirls. His face also has some alterations. Dumbledore now has a double sided face, one side with gold rimmed glasses, and the other without. His eyebrows have also been updated.
In the Video Games
Professor Dumbledore first appearance in Video Games was in 2001, in LEGO Creator: Harry Potter. In 2002, he also appeared in LEGO Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. His last appearance was in 2010 in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. In cutscenes, Dumbledore is always shown in his purple robes, however, he is playable in blue robes as well as purple. To play as Dumbledore, the player must first complete the final level ("The Dark Lord Returns" in year 4). They can then access Professor Dumbledore's office at the top of the grand staircase. His purple robes version's token can be found by using dark magic in the alcove in the back of the office. He can then be purchased at Madam Malkin's in Diagon Alley for one million studs. His blue robes version is found by making the strength potion in the office, using it to pull the lever at the top of the small staircase, and then destroying the planets model that appears. When playing as Dumbledore, the player can use every spell, however, Dumbledore has no special ability aside from the ability to walk into any of the four house common rooms.
Variations
| Yellow Dumbledore wearing the Purple Robes Variaton | Flesh Dumbledore wearing the Pink Robes Variation | Flesh Dumbledore wearing the Light Blue Robes | Flesh Dumbledore wearing redesigned Light Blue Robes | microfigure |
Gallery
- LEGO Albus Dumbledore.jpg
Dumbledore in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
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Albus Dumbledore (Micro figure)
Appearances
Dumbledore can currently be found in 7 sets.
- 4707 Hagrid's Hut
- 4709 Hogwarts Castle
- 4729 Dumbledore's Office
- 4767 Harry and the Hungarian Horntail
- 5378 Hogwarts Castle
- 4757 Hogwarts Castle
- 4842 Hogwarts Castle
- 3862 Harry Potter Hogwarts (Microfigure)
- Video Games
- LEGO Creator: Harry Potter
- LEGO Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- 851033 Dumbledore Key Chain
- 851730 Dumbledore Key Chain
- 852979 Professor Dumbledore Key Chain
- 4493777 Dumbledore Key Chain
- KC777 Professor Dumbledore Key Chain
- KC864 Dumbledore Key Chain