Town Man / Tourist (White and Grey Striped Shirt, Red Knit Cap, Sunglasses)
town065 · Town
Classic Town · 1997
Figure ID
town065
Theme
Town
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow head with black sunglasses and a smug/smiling mouth expression. Standard yellow skin tone.
Torso
White torso with black horizontal stripes and a printed front pocket. Yellow arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain sand blue or light bluish-grey legs without any printing.
Accessories
Red knit cap (minifigure wool cap element).
Color Scheme
White, grey, red, and classic LEGO yellow.
Printing Details
Simple 1990s pad printing on the torso front featuring horizontal stripes and a small pocket. Head features simple black line-art for sunglasses and mouth.
Variants
The parts of this figure appear in various combinations across late 1990s Town and Leisure sets.
Condition Notes
Watch for fading on the red hat, yellowing of the white torso, and scratching on the classic printed sunglasses.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD used complete.
Price (New)
Originally included in standard 1990s town sets varying from $5 to $50.
Compatible Sets
Appears in several late 90s LEGO Town sets such as 6554 Viper Vigilance, 6556 Poolside Paradise, and 6559 Deep Sea Bounty.
Character Background
Generic town citizen or tourist inhabiting late-90s LEGO sets, adding flavor and civilian life to city layouts.
Design Notes
Representative of the late 1990s Town aesthetic, shifting toward more casual, modern civilian clothing styles.
Similar Minifigures
Various other late 90s Town civilians and beachgoers.
Collectibility
Low collectibility; primarily of interest to nostalgic collectors completing vintage 90s Town sets.
History
Part of the expansive LEGO Town theme before it transitioned into LEGO City in 2005.
Interesting Facts
The red knit cap was a popular headgear piece in the late 90s for winter and leisure sub-themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a vintage street plate alongside 90s Town vehicles and buildings.
Modification Potential
Great for customizing modern City layouts with a retro 90s aesthetic.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of classic LEGO Town history, highly affordable and easy to find.