Postman / Mail Person with Red Cap and Overalls
town015 · Town / City
Classic Town · 1984
Figure ID
town015
Theme
Town / City
Year Released
1984
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow standard head with simple black print showing two dots for eyes and a curved smile. Wears a classic red cap with a brim.
Torso
White torso with red arms, yellow hands, and red overalls or apron printing featuring a white envelope icon on the front.
Legs
Solid red unprinted standard legs with matching red hip piece.
Accessories
Red cap (standard molded baseball/delivery cap).
Color Scheme
Red, white, and classic LEGO yellow.
Printing Details
Simple vintage-style single-color pad printing on the torso front with no back printing, typical of 1980s LEGO sets.
Variants
Appears in multiple classic town postal sets with minor variations in hat color or torso printing over the decades.
Condition Notes
Prone to fading of the red elements, scratching on the simple smiley face print, and dust buildup in the torso recesses.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD to 3.00 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
Part of classic sets whose original retail prices varied, typically under 15 USD in the 1980s.
Compatible Sets
1620 Post Office, 6689 Post Station, and various other 1980s Classic Town postal sets.
Character Background
Represents a local postal worker delivering mail throughout the classic LEGO Town layout, an essential staple of early LEGO city life.
Design Notes
Features classic 1980s single-sided face printing, non-moving arms without back printing, and the iconic envelope symbol.
Similar Minifigures
Other Classic Town workers such as firemen, police officers, and delivery drivers from the 1980s and 1990s.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors building classic LEGO town layouts, but widely available.
History
Introduced during the golden era of Classic Town in the mid-1980s, laying the groundwork for modern LEGO City postal workers.
Interesting Facts
The envelope logo on the torso is one of the earliest icons used to denote a specific occupation in LEGO history.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Classic Town baseplate next to a vintage LEGO post office or delivery vehicle.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom builds of retro city layouts or retro-themed dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A charming piece of LEGO history that captures the nostalgic charm of 1980s Classic Town. Essential for vintage city collectors.