Pirate - Blue Vest, Red and White Striped Shirt, Tan Legs, Eyepatch
pi091 · Pirates
Pirates II · 2009. This figure debuted during the 20th anniversary of the LEGO Pirates line, marking a nostalgic revival after a decade-long hiatus.
Figure ID
pi091
Theme
Pirates
Year Released
2009. This figure debuted during the 20th anniversary of the LEGO Pirates line, marking a nostalgic revival after a decade-long hiatus.
Rarity
Uncommon. While the Sets were widely available, this specific figure only appeared in a few kits and the theme had a relatively short production run compared to Star Wars or City.
Head
Yellow head with red beard and orange eyebrows. Features a black eyepatch over the left eye and a grimacing, toothy expression. Single-sided printing.
Torso
Blue vest over a red and white horizontally striped shirt. Features three metallic gold buttons on the vest and an open collar showing yellow skin. Back is unprinted.
Legs
Plain tan (Dark Tan) legs with no printing. Standard adult size.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally came with a dark brown pirate tricorn hat and often a cutlass (sword) or flintlock pistol depending on the set.
Color Scheme
A vibrant nautical palette of Blue, Red, White, and Tan, keeping with classic LEGO Pirate 'Soldier' vs 'Pirate' visual cues.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso with sharp contrast between the red/white stripes. Details like the vest buttons are metallic gold. The head print uses a dot-matrix style typical of the late 2000s.
Variants
Standard version pi091. Do not confuse with smaller children variants or the 1989 classic versions which lacked pupil details and modern beard textures.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes torso cracks under the arms and fading of the tan leg color if exposed to UV. The yellow limbs on the torso are prone to loosening over time.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $5 - $8 USD. Used (Incomplete/No Hat): $2 - $4 USD. New: $12+ USD depending on set source.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $5.99 (Loot Island) to $99.99 (Brickbeard’s Bounty). Not sold individually.
Compatible Sets
6241 Loot Island, 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty, 6253 Shipwreck Hideout, 852747 Pirates Battle Pack.
Character Background
Generic pirate crewman under Captain Brickbeard. These figures were designed to populate the 'Bad Guy' faction of the 2009 rebooted Pirates lore.
Design Notes
Represents the transition from 'Classic' 80s aesthetics to modern detailing. It was one of the first pirate figures to feature more expressive, textured facial hair and pupils.
Similar Minifigures
pi096 (Tattered shirt variant), pi095 (Bandana variant), and the classic 1989 pi011.
Collectibility
Moderate. High nostalgia value for 'Millennial' collectors who missed the 1980s runs. Values are stable but not rapidly appreciating.
History
Part of the 2009 Wave that reintroduced the theme after it was replaced by 'KK2' and 'Vikings'. It bridged the gap between vintage and modern LEGO design languages.
Interesting Facts
The red-bearded faces in this line were a direct homage to the original 1989 'Bo'un' pirate, but updated for modern printing standards.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a beach-themed baseplate or aboard the 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty. Pair with Imperial Soldiers for a combat scene.
Modification Potential
Extremely high. The torso is a staple for custom historical MOCs or harbor civilians. The tan legs are highly versatile for many themes.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2000s-era pirate. While this specific unit is missing its hat, it remains a sturdy, well-designed figure that captures the 'Golden Age' of LEGO Pirates reboot.