Pirate - Red Bandana, Striped Shirt, Brown Trousers
pi059 · Pirates
Classic Pirates · 1994
Figure ID
pi059
Theme
Pirates
Year Released
1994
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black print showing eyes, eyebrows, and a small closed-mouth smirk. Topped with a solid bright red bandana/rag element.
Torso
White torso with red horizontal stripes simulating a sailor's shirt, accented with a brown tied rope belt at the waist. Yellow arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain reddish-brown (brown) hips and legs with no printing.
Accessories
None present in the image, though classically these figures often came with flintlock pistols, cutlasses, or were paired with various island and ship builds.
Color Scheme
Classic yellow, bright red, white, and reddish-brown, perfectly capturing the traditional swashbuckling pirate aesthetic.
Printing Details
Simple vintage-style pad printing with straightforward lines for the facial expression and shirt stripes, typical of mid-1990s LEGO production quality.
Variants
Features minor variations in face printing depending on the exact production year and factory, sharing similar torso prints with other crew members from the 1990s Imperial and Pirate waves.
Condition Notes
Inspect for torso crack stress marks under the arms, fading on the red bandana, scratching on the simple face print, and general looseness in the arm and leg joints.
Estimated Value
Estimated used complete value is around $2.00 to $4.00 USD depending on condition; individual parts hold nominal value.
Price (New)
Originally available as part of mid-1990s LEGO Pirates sets ranging from small impulse buys to medium-sized ships.
Compatible Sets
Appears in classic 1990s LEGO Pirate sub-theme sets such as 6263 Imperial Outpost and other island-themed sets from the era.
Character Background
Represents a generic crew member or sailor serving under Captain Redbeard in the classic LEGO Pirates faction, roaming the seas in search of treasure and battling Imperial guards.
Design Notes
Employs the classic yellow minifigure design standard before flesh tones were introduced for licensed themes, utilizing traditional solid color limbs and simple torso patterning.
Similar Minifigures
Other classic Pirates crew members with striped shirts, blue jackets, or peg legs from the 1989-1997 Pirates theme runs.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor for adult fans of the 90s, though generally affordable and widely accessible on the secondary collector market.
History
Part of the golden age of LEGO Pirates, which expanded upon the original 1989 launch line by introducing more diverse islander and crew designs throughout the mid-90s.
Interesting Facts
The striped shirt torso is one of the most iconic pieces from the classic Pirates era, frequently reused across multiple sets to populate pirate crews.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or blue baseplate alongside classic treasure chests, palm trees, and vintage pirate vessels.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom MOCs, pirate dioramas, historical nautical builds, or adding custom weapons like swords and flintlocks.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of classic LEGO history. While common and inexpensive, it is an essential staple for any vintage Pirates collection.