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LEGO Dobby's Release (4731-1)

The Dobby's Release (4731-1) is a LEGO Harry Potter set that was released in September 2002 and retired in December 2003 with a shelf life of 1 year and 3 months 11 days.

This LEGO set has 70 pieces and had a RRP of $6.99 (£5.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 396.9% and now has a value of $34.73 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $59.53 4
Mar 22 $54.27 2
Apr 22 $54.27 0
May 22 $54.27 0
Jun 22 $54.27 2
Jul 22 $49.02 0
Aug 22 $45.52 1
Sep 22 $47.27 0
Oct 22 $49.02 0
Nov 22 $50.77 0
Dec 22 $52.52 0
Jan 23 $54.27 1
Feb 23 $50.77 0
Mar 23 $49.02 1
Apr 23 $54.27 3
May 23 $49.02 0
Jun 23 $45.52 5
Jul 23 $47.27 0
Aug 23 $49.02 0
Sep 23 $50.77 0
Oct 23 $52.52 0
Nov 23 $54.27 0
Dec 23 $56.02 0
Jan 24 $61.28 1
Feb 24 $57.78 0
Mar 24 $54.27 0
Apr 24 $50.77 0
May 24 $47.27 0
Jun 24 $43.77 0
Jul 24 $45.52 3
Aug 24 $66.53 1
Sep 24 $59.53 0
Oct 24 $54.27 1
Nov 24 $49.02 0
Dec 24 $45.52 1
Jan 25 $54.27 2
Feb 25 $56.02 2
Mar 25 $52.52 0
Apr 25 $50.77 3
May 25 $50.77 0
Jun 25 $50.77 0
Jul 25 $52.52 3
Aug 25 $38.52 1
Sep 25 $49.02 1
Oct 25 $52.52 1
Nov 25 $50.77 0
Dec 25 $49.02 0
Jan 26 $47.27 1
Feb 26 $42.02 2
Mar 26 $45.52 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $18.04. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 43 sales of the Dobby's Release set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Dobby's Release is $34.73

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 52% of the total set value.

The Dobby (Elf) - Tan minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 33% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Dobby's Release

Theme: Harry Potter

Set number: 4731-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 22 years, 5 months

Pieces: 70

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Sep 20, 2002
UK Flag Sep 20, 2002
EU Flag Sep 20, 2002
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2003
UK Flag Dec 31, 2003
EU Flag Dec 31, 2003

Shelf life: 1 year, 4 months

RRP:
US Flag $6.99
GB Flag £5.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.100c
GB Flag 0.086p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $34.73

Increase from RRP: 396.9%

Yearly ROI: 17.7%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Dobby (Elf) - Tan
Least expensive:
Lucius Malfoy, Dark Gray Suit Torso, Dark Gray Legs
% of set value:
52%

Set colors

The Dobby's Release has 70 pieces and is ranked 8868 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Light Gray

The most common part in this set is Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Stats

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8868th biggest LEGO set ever made
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161st biggest LEGO Harry Potter set
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6784th most valuable LEGO set
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123rd most valuable LEGO Harry Potter set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Dobby's Release (4731-1) worth?

The LEGO Dobby's Release is currently worth $34.73 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $6.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Dobby's Release?

The LEGO Dobby's Release (4731-1) contains 70 pieces, making it the 8868th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Dobby's Release retired?

Yes, the LEGO Dobby's Release has been retired. It was retired in December 2003 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Dobby's Release?

The LEGO Dobby's Release contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Dobby (Elf) - Tan, Lucius Malfoy, Dark Gray Suit Torso, Dark Gray Legs.

When was the LEGO Dobby's Release released?

The LEGO Dobby's Release (4731-1) was released in September 2002 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

Is the LEGO Dobby's Release a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Dobby's Release has increased in value by 396.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 17.7%.

Price data last updated: Mar 26

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