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Minifig Spotlight #22.8: Helga Hufflepuff

 Minifig Spotlight: #22.8

Name: Helga Hufflepuff
ID#: HP160
Theme/Subtheme: Harry Potter
Year(s) Released: 2018
Backstory: Helga Hufflepuff was a Welsh witch and a founder of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was accepting of all students of all bloodlines and abilities, and is remembered as the patron of House Hufflepuff.

(Originally Posted to Facebook on Sept. 8th, 2022)

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