Barnaby - Alligator / Croc with Black Suit and Red Bow Tie
fab5 · Fabuland
Fabuland Characters · 1982
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
fab5
Theme
Fabuland
Year Released
1982
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
An essential nostalgic piece for vintage LEGO collectors, offering great charm despite lacking standard minifigure articulation.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation10.00 to 25.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
N/A - Vintage theme long out of production.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Custom molded green alligator head with large snout, printed black and white eyes, and characteristic Fabuland anthropomorphic animal styling.
Torso
Black torso with red bow tie printing and white collar detailing, fixed arms, unique to the Fabuland theme.
Legs
Green short non-posable Fabuland legs, cast in solid bright green matching the head piece.
Accessories
None standard included in the base figure, though occasionally paired with briefcases or theme-specific tools.
Printing Details
Classic Fabuland era pad printing with simple, bold cartoon-like lines on the torso and eyes.
Color Scheme
Bright green, black, and red accent.
Known Variants
Standard Fabuland figure with no major color variants, though regional box variations exist.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes scratching on the large molded plastic head, fading of the red bow tie printing, and looseness in the non-standard torso joints.
Found In Sets
3663-1, 3682-1, and various other classic Fabuland town sets from the early 1980s.
Character Background
Barnaby is an alligator character from the classic LEGO Fabuland theme, which bridged the gap between DUPLO and standard System bricks with anthropomorphic animal town residents.
Design Notes
Utilizes the distinct Fabuland larger-scale figure mold system which is incompatible with standard LEGO minifigure parts.
History
Fabuland ran from 1979 to 1989, making figures from this era highly nostalgic vintage pieces.
Interesting Facts
Fabuland figures pre-date modern minifigures in scale, offering a unique chunky aesthetic that featured in its own animated TV series in the UK.
Collectibility
High among vintage LEGO and Fabuland completionist collectors due to the theme's long-retired status.
Similar Minifigures
Other Fabuland animal figures such as Edward Elephant or Joe Monkey.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dedicated vintage Fabuland themed MOC baseplate or inside a dust-free glass cabinet away from direct sunlight.
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to the specialized, non-standard nature of Fabuland molded parts.