Indiana Jones - Open Shirt, Dark Brown Jacket
iaj001 · Indiana Jones
Raiders of the Lost Ark · 2008 - Debuted in set 7621 the same year as the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie revival.
Figure ID
iaj001
Theme
Indiana Jones
Year Released
2008 - Debuted in set 7621 the same year as the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie revival.
Rarity
Uncommon - While mass-produced, this original 2008 version is discontinued and highly sought after by collectors.
Head
Light Flesh, stubble with smile/smirk expression. It is a single-sided head consistent with 2008-2009 design standards.
Torso
Dark brown jacket over an open-collared tan shirt with pocket details. Includes back printing of the jacket seams. Hands are reddish brown.
Legs
Dark tan legs with belt and holster printing on the front and hips. Features a dark brown whip attachment point print.
Accessories
Reddish brown coiled whip. The blue hard hat shown in the image is not original to this figure; it usually comes with a dark tan fedora.
Color Scheme
Earth tones: Dark Brown, Dark Tan, and Tan. Accentuated by a reddish brown whip accessory.
Printing Details
Pad-printed head, torso, and legs. Fine line work on the shirt collar and the holster strap on the right leg.
Variants
This is the original (iaj001). Later variants like iaj043 (2023) have significantly more detail and dual-molded legs.
Condition Notes
The whip often suffers from 'stress marks' or whitening if bent too far. Check for arm cracks (common in dark brown plastic) and fading on the legs.
Estimated Value
New: $25-35; Used Complete: $12-18; Note that the blue hat in the photo lowers the value as it is an incorrect part.
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from $19.99 (7621) to $59.99 (7199), averaging roughly $5 per figure at retail.
Compatible Sets
7621 Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb, 7199 The Temple of Doom, 7623 Temple Escape.
Character Background
Famed archeologist Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones Jr., as seen in the classic 1980s trilogy directed by Steven Spielberg.
Design Notes
Revolutionary for its time for including a specialized rubberized whip mold and unique fedora piece (missing here).
Similar Minifigures
iaj043 (2023 version), iaj023 (Tuxedo Indy), iaj029 (Henry Jones Sr.), and various Star Wars Han Solo figures.
Collectibility
High. While common in the late 2000s, the revival of the franchise has sparked renewed interest in these 'legacy' designs.
History
First released in early 2008 to capitalize on the 4th movie release. It set the standard for action-adventure minifigure design.
Interesting Facts
The face print was the first 'official' skin-tone facial hair print for a non-Star Wars licensed character by LEGO.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with a dark tan fedora. Pairs well with a boulder trap MOC or alongside a pedestal holding the Golden Idol.
Modification Potential
The head and torso are widely used for custom 'pulp adventuring' minifigures or historical explorers.
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of LEGO history. Needs the correct hat to be complete, but the torso and legs are in good display condition.