Stinky Pete (the Prospector)
toy009 · Toy Story
Toy Story 2 / Disney-Pixar · 2010. Released as part of the first wave of LEGO Toy Story sets including 7594 Woody's Roundup!
Figure ID
toy009
Theme
Toy Story
Year Released
2010. Released as part of the first wave of LEGO Toy Story sets including 7594 Woody's Roundup!
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While not a limited promotional item, it was only included in one set (7594) which has been retired for over a decade, making complete versions in good condition harder to find.
Head
Unique molded head. Unlike standard minifigures, Pete features a specialized mold including his large white beard and bulbous nose. The printing includes bushy white eyebrows and brown eyes.
Torso
Blue overalls with a yellow-and-red neckerchief/bandana printed over a red and blue striped shirt theme. The arms on this specific unit are mismatched/customized (one lime green, one red); the original figure has two red arms.
Legs
Standard short blue legs, representing his shorter stature compared to Woody. These are plain with no printing.
Accessories
Includes a Dark Brown Slouch Western Hat. The figure usually comes with a pickaxe. The blue rifle held in the photo is not original to this character.
Color Scheme
Blue, Red, and White with a Dark Brown hat. The appearance is designed to mimic a vintage 1950s western character.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso depicting overall straps and a knotted bandana. The head mold has precise paint application for the eyes and mustache area.
Variants
There are no official LEGO variants of this mold. Note that the figure in the image is a 'franken-figure' with substituted arms and a non-purist weapon.
Condition Notes
The molded beard is prone to paint scuffing on the tip of the nose and mustache. The hat can also show bite marks or white stress marks if mistreated.
Estimated Value
A complete, correct used figure is valued between $35.00 - $55.00 USD. The mismatched version in the photo is worth significantly less, likely $15.00 - $20.00 for the head and torso.
Price (New)
Originally released in set 7594 which retailed for $49.99 USD in 2010.
Compatible Sets
7594 Woody's Roundup!
Character Background
The main antagonist of Pixar's Toy Story 2. Stinky Pete is a 'mint-in-box' collector's item who never wanted to be played with, eventually turning against Woody and Jessie.
Design Notes
Features a unique non-standard head mold. This was part of LEGO's 2010 philosophy for Toy Story where characters (Woody, Jesse, Pete) received specialized molds rather than classic minifigure prints.
Similar Minifigures
Woody (toy001), Jessie (toy002), and Bullseye (toy006).
Collectibility
High. Disney and Pixar collectors highly value the original Toy Story run due to the unique head sculpts that have since been replaced by more standard designs in Toy Story 4 sets.
History
Debuted in 2010 to coincide with the theatrical release of Toy Story 3, despite the character being from the second film. It remains the only LEGO version of the character ever produced.
Interesting Facts
The hat is the same mold used for the LEGO Western theme but in a specific dark brown. The character is intended to look 'stumpy' compared to the elongated Woody legs.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye to recreate the 'Woody's Roundup' television show aesthetic. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the white beard from yellowing.
Modification Potential
In the photo, the figure has been modded with a lime green right arm and a blue sci-fi rifle. Collectors should replace these with a standard red arm and a pickaxe to restore value.
Overall Assessment
The Stinky Pete figure is a nostalgic and highly detailed piece. While the figure in the image is modified/incomplete, the base components (head and torso) are desirable parts of one of LEGO's most unique licensed eras.