Pilot / Airport Personnel - Black Suit with Double Breasted Jacket and Sunglasses
town058 · Classic Town
Airport / Aviation · 1990
Figure ID
town058
Theme
Classic Town
Year Released
1990
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow head with black sunglasses and neutral closed mouth expression, topped with a black combed hair piece.
Torso
Black torso with double-breasted suit jacket printing, red tie, white shirt collar, gold buttons, and a small airplane pin icon on the left lapel. Yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Plain solid black standard legs.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically associated with airport or town sets.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are black, yellow, and white with red and gold accents on the torso printing.
Printing Details
Simple classic Town era pad printing on the torso front featuring fine line work for the suit, tie, buttons, and airplane lapel pin. Single-sided face print.
Variants
Appeared in multiple classic sets with minor variations in hair pieces or hat combinations depending on whether he is piloting a plane or working ground crew.
Condition Notes
Light surface wear visible on the black plastic elements, typical of played-with vintage 1990s LEGO figures. Clutch power appears intact.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $20 to $100+ USD during the 1990 release window.
Compatible Sets
6597 Century Skyhook (1990), 6396 International Jetport (1990)
Character Background
Generic pilot/airline worker character from the classic LEGO Town theme, populating airports and managing air travel logistics in classic LEGO cities.
Design Notes
Representative of early 1990s Town civilian minifigure design, transitioning into more detailed suit and uniform prints.
Similar Minifigures
Other Classic Town airport personnel, pilots, and businessmen from the 1990-1995 era.
Collectibility
Low collectibility value as an individual figure, primarily sought after by nostalgic classic Town and Airport set completionists.
History
Released during the golden age of Classic Town aviation sub-themes in 1990, coinciding with major airport and aircraft set expansions.
Interesting Facts
Features the classic smiley-derived sunglass face print that was heavily used across multiple police, agent, and pilot figures in the early 90s.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a classic LEGO baseplate alongside vintage 90s aircraft sets like the 6597 Century Skyhook.
Modification Potential
Easily customized by swapping the hair piece for an airline pilot cap or integrating the torso into modern custom city layouts.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and charming piece of classic LEGO Town history with moderate durability and sentimental value for retro collectors.