Town Worker / Farmer with Blue Overalls
town017 · Town
Classic Town · Released around 1990 as part of classic LEGO Town and Farm sub-themes, representing a staple era of simple, charming city and countryside layouts.
Figure ID
town017
Theme
Town
Year Released
Released around 1990 as part of classic LEGO Town and Farm sub-themes, representing a staple era of simple, charming city and countryside layouts.
Rarity
Common, mass-produced across several classic sets from the early 1990s.
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple black eyes, a curved black smiling mouth, and no back printing. Fitted with a standard black molded hair piece.
Torso
White short-sleeve shirt with blue overalls/dungarees front printing, yellow hands, and plain white arms. No back printing, standard for early 90s figures.
Legs
Plain solid blue standard legs with matching blue hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the current view.
Color Scheme
Primary colors consist of classic yellow, blue, and white, evoking a friendly, everyday worker aesthetic.
Printing Details
Simple, highly durable early-generation pad printing with clean lines on the torso and classic facial features on the head.
Variants
Features minor variations in head printing and hair pieces depending on the exact set release year within the early 90s Town lineup.
Condition Notes
Check for common play wear, fading on the yellow head, scuffs on the torso printing, and loose clutch power in the arms or legs.
Estimated Value
Estimated market value is between $1.00 and $3.00 USD depending on overall condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally bundled inside mid-sized LEGO Town and Farm sets ranging from $15 to $50 USD in the early 1990s.
Compatible Sets
Appeared in various early 1990s LEGO Town, Farm, and Service Station sets such as classic farmhouses and repair trucks.
Character Background
Represents a generic citizen, farmer, or worker inhabiting classic LEGO Town layouts, bringing life to city streets and countryside farms.
Design Notes
Features iconic classic Town design aesthetics before the introduction of dual-sided facial prints and complex back torso details.
Similar Minifigures
Various classic Town citizens, construction workers, and farmers from the late 1980s and 1990s.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among nostalgia collectors building retro LEGO Town layouts or seeking vintage figures.
History
Part of the golden age of LEGO Town, establishing the standard look for everyday civilian minifigures before licensed themes dominated.
Interesting Facts
The simple smiling face used on this figure is one of the most recognizable icons in LEGO history, appearing on thousands of figures for decades.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a vintage grey baseplate alongside 1990s Town vehicles and buildings to recreate the classic era.
Modification Potential
Easily integrated into custom retro MOCs, city dioramas, or modified with modern accessories while keeping a vintage charm.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic, highly accessible classic LEGO figure that embodies the simple charm of 1990s Town building sets.