Town Villager / Sailor with Red and White Striped Shirt
tow025 · Town
Classic Town · 1989
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
tow025
Theme
Town
Year Released
1989
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A charming piece of LEGO history representing the classic era of Town, though individual condition significantly impacts value due to wear on the vintage torso print.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 2.00 to USD 5.00 depending on condition and presence of headgear.
Original Retail
Originally available in sets ranging from USD 10.00 to USD 50.00 in 1989.
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 solid black printed simple smile and dot eyes, no back printing.
Torso
Yellow torso with red and white horizontal stripes, a brown belt with a silver/grey buckle at the waist, yellow arms and yellow hands. No back printing.
Legs
Solid blue legs with blue hip piece, unprinted.
Accessories
None present in the provided image.
Printing Details
Vintage single-sided pad printing on head and torso with simple line work typical of late 1980s LEGO sets.
Color Scheme
Primary colors including classic yellow, bright blue, red, white, and brown.
Known Variants
Appears with various hairpieces or hats depending on the specific set it was packaged in.
Condition Notes
Moderate wear on the torso printing, showing noticeable fading and scratching across the red stripes, typical of played-with vintage figures.
Found In Sets
Appears in classic Town and promotional sets from the late 1980s and early 1990s such as 6397 Gas N Wash Express and various harbor sets.
Character Background
Generic citizen or sailor character representing everyday inhabitants of classic LEGO Town layouts.
Design Notes
Classic pre-modern minifigure design featuring standard solid color limbs and simple face printing without pupils.
History
Part of the golden age of Classic Town, contributing to the expansion of civilian population variety in LEGO cities.
Interesting Facts
The striped shirt design is one of the iconic civilian torso prints from the late 1980s town line.
Collectibility
Moderate interest among nostalgic vintage LEGO collectors, particularly those building classic town layouts.
Similar Minifigures
Other Classic Town citizens and sailors from the 1980s and 1990s eras.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard grey baseplate within a retro 1980s or 1990s LEGO City MOC.
Modification Potential
Easily integrated into custom retro town builds or paired with various vintage hats and hairpieces.