Diver - Lime Wetsuit, White Helmet, Trans-Light Blue Goggles with Snorkel
wat027 · Town
Diver / Divers · 1997
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
wat027
Theme
Town
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of late 90s LEGO Town history with high playability and classic design aesthetics.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation2.00 USD to 5.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing between 10.00 USD and 50.00 USD in 1997.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow head with a simple smile and black eyes, wearing a white diving helmet topped with trans-light blue goggles and snorkel piece.
Torso
Black torso with lime green wetsuit detailing, featuring a white circle logo on the chest and mechanical or zipper prints in black and white.
Legs
Plain black standard LEGO legs without printing.
Accessories
Trans-light blue diving mask with attached snorkel and white helmet piece.
Printing Details
Simple 1990s style pad printing on the torso front featuring a diving logo and wetsuit paneling; head features standard classic smile.
Color Scheme
Black, lime green, white, and trans-light blue accents.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple variations within the 1997 Divers subtheme with different wetsuit colors and facial prints.
Condition Notes
Check for scratches on the trans-light blue visor piece, fading or wear on the torso printing, and bite marks or cracking on the classic yellow neck stalk.
Found In Sets
6441 Deep Reef Refuge, 6556 Dive Command
Character Background
Generic deep sea diver character belonging to the classic LEGO Town Divers subtheme, exploring ocean depths and recovering sunken treasure.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic molded diving helmet that combined a white cap with a trans-light blue visor and snorkel, a staple of late 90s adventurous subthemes.
History
Released during the height of the 1990s LEGO Town subtheme boom which focused heavily on specific occupational and adventurous professions like divers, arctic explorers, and rescue workers.
Interesting Facts
The Divers theme was one of the first to heavily utilize molded dual-color or multi-part headgear components specifically tailored for underwater exploration.
Collectibility
Moderate nostalgia appeal for 90s LEGO Town collectors, but generally inexpensive and widely available.
Similar Minifigures
Other divers from the 1997 Divers subtheme such as wat026 and wat028.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a blue baseplate simulating an ocean floor diorama alongside underwater treasure chests and shark figures.
Modification Potential
Great for custom underwater or deep-space exploration MOCs using classic 90s parts.