Harry Potter Advent Calendar - Day 22
Posted by CapnRex101,
Our eighth and last minifigure is expected today. Hufflepuff will be a nice way to finish the group, as probably my favourite of the four Hogwarts house jumpers.
Let's see which character is selected...
Cedric Diggory serves as a good representative for Hufflepuff, wearing the same flame yellowish orange jumper as Hannah Abbott. As mentioned, this is my favourite of the four, thanks mainly to the adorably grumpy Mandrake, which looks as though it is about to clamber out of its pot, or perhaps snuggle down inside! The holly leaves and white berries look delightful as well.
I am not sure about the choice of hairstyle though. I will forever associate this part with Anakin Skywalker and it does not really suit even a young version of Cedric, in my opinion. The double-sided head looks alright though, featuring a determined expression as an alternative to the usual smile.
Since this is the last of our eight minifigures, I will take the opportunity to say that while I am impressed with the number of figures, the repetition really harms their appeal. A degree of repetition would be expected for characters in Hogwarts uniforms and could even be useful, whereas these jumpers would surely be unique, so having pairs of minifigures dressed in the same jumpers seems strange to me.
Overall - I absolutely love the Hufflepuff jumper, but I dislike this hair element for Cedric.
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"It was said that you would destroy the Death Eaters, not join them!!"
This being the *last* minifigure in the calendar, here's every minifig we've gotten in a Potter calendar to date. This is...a way shorter list than my Star Wars inventory, but then we've only had Potter calendars for like a third as long as Star Wars.
What do you think: First name, last name; or last name, first name?
Students
Angelina Johnson: 2025 (red sweater)
Blaise Zabini: 2025 (green sweater)
Cedric Diggory: 2025 (yellow sweater)
Cho Chang: 2020 (yule ball); 2024 (Ravenclaw sweater); 2025 (blue sweater)
Draco Malfoy: 2021 (unsorted); 2023 (Hogsmeade); 2024 (Slytherin sweater); 2025 (green sweater)
Hannah Abbott: 2025 (yellow sweater)
Harry Potter: 2019 (blue sweater); 2020 (yule ball); 2021 (sand blue); 2022 (Gryffindor); 2023 (Hogsmeade); 2024 (Gryffindor Sweater); 2025 (red sweater)
Hermoine Granger: 2019 (robes); 2020 (yule ball); 2021 (unsorted); 2023 (Hogsmeade)
Luna Lovegood: 2025 (blue sweater)
Neville Longbottom: 2022 (sweater)
Padma Patil: 2020 (yule ball)
Parvati Patil: 2020 (yule ball)
Ron Weasley: 2019 (red sweater); 2020 (yule ball); 2021 (unsorted); 2023 (Hogsmeade)
Susan Bones: 2024 (Hufflepuff sweater)
Professors & Other Hogwarts Denizens
Choir Ghost: 2024
Hogwarts Architect: 2019 (statue)
Moaning Myrtle: 2022
Professor Albus Dumbledore: 2019 (red); 2023 (purple); 2024 (red)
Professor Filius Flitwick: 2019; 2024 (olive)
Professor Minerva McGonagall: 2019
Professor Severus Snape: 2022
Owls
Brown Owl: 2023
Hedwig: 2019, 2021, 2022
Other
Dudley Dursley: 2021 (pajamas, pig tail)
Griphook: 2021
Horace Slughorn: 2022 (couch)
Lord Voldemort: 2022
Madam Rosmerta: 2023
Nymphadora Tonks: 2022
Sirius Black: 2022
Snowman: 2019 (black wizard); 2023 (top hat)
Han Solo with his father-in-law's haircut
Given that Cedric was older than Harry, and this minifig has midi legs, this is the first Cedric minifig that’s not immediately doomed! Merry Christmas, Deadric..I mean Cedric.
@ELH2806 said:
"Han Solo with his father-in-law's haircut"
If you had seen Star Wars, you wouldn't have claimed that.
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:"What do you think: First name, last name; or last name, first name?"
Last name. First name, last name. Just ask https://brickset.com/minifigs/sc102/james-bond-black-tuxedo-(no-time-to-die)
@TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:"What do you think: First name, last name; or last name, first name?"
Last name. First name, last name. Just ask https://brickset.com/minifigs/sc102/james-bond-black-tuxedo-(no-time-to-die)"
This then raises the question of whether we'd put "Lord Voldemort" or "Riddle, Tom Malvolo."
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:"What do you think: First name, last name; or last name, first name?"
Last name. First name, last name. Just ask https://brickset.com/minifigs/sc102/james-bond-black-tuxedo-(no-time-to-die)"
This then raises the question of whether we'd put "Lord Voldemort" or "Riddle, Tom Malvolo.""
Well, "Lord" DOES appear to be his actual first name. Like Prince. Does that mean Prince was also a wizard?
Yes. Clearly, yes. Overwhelmingly, yes.
Yeah especially with the head print emphasising his cheek bones, this really looks like Anakin has escaped from the Star Wars calendar since it was all droids this year
@Crux said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:"What do you think: First name, last name; or last name, first name?"
Last name. First name, last name. Just ask https://brickset.com/minifigs/sc102/james-bond-black-tuxedo-(no-time-to-die)"
This then raises the question of whether we'd put "Lord Voldemort" or "Riddle, Tom Malvolo.""
Well, "Lord" DOES appear to be his actual first name. Like Prince. Does that mean Prince was also a wizard?
Yes. Clearly, yes. Overwhelmingly, yes."
He changed his name back from that rune because he was afraid that Weird Al would use it to summon him and get him to agree to let one of his songs be parodied.
@PurpleDave said:
"Given that Cedric was older than Harry, and this minifig has midi legs, this is the first Cedric minifig that’s not immediately doomed! Merry Christmas, Deadric..I mean Cedric."
Do I spy a fellow Through the Griffin Door fan? Either way, Deadric jokes never get old…
Just like Cedric
Also, I associate this hairstyle with the Garmadons!
Well, another character for the cast.
@The1RealmShifter said:
"Do I spy a fellow Through the Griffin Door fan? Either way, Deadric jokes never get old…"
No idea what that is. I’ve been calling him Deadric since 2018, when I put a skull and white hands on 71022-12.
He's vengeance