Chef with Mustache and Red Necktie
town019 · Town
Restaurants and Shops · 1998
Figure ID
town019
Theme
Town
Year Released
1998
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow head with brown hair piece, black eyes, open mouth smile, and prominent brown mustache
Torso
White chef jacket with double-breasted black button printing and a red necktie print
Legs
Plain black legs with black hips
Accessories
None included in this specific view
Color Scheme
Classic yellow, white, black, and red accents
Printing Details
Simple classic town-era pad printing on the torso front only, featuring black buttons and a red tie
Variants
Appears with various classic town head prints from the late 1990s
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso buttons and necktie, along with typical scratching on classic yellow heads and black legs
Estimated Value
$1.50 to $3.00 USD depending on overall condition
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing between $20 and $60 USD in the late 1990s
Compatible Sets
6554-1 (Blaze Boston Pizza), 3862-1 (Chef's Restaurant)
Character Background
Generic restaurant worker or chef character from the classic LEGO Town era providing culinary services to minifigure citizens
Design Notes
Represents the standard late-90s Town aesthetic utilizing classic yellow skin tones and simple, charming torso printing
Similar Minifigures
Other Town chefs and restaurant workers from the late 1990s and early 2000s
Collectibility
Moderate interest for vintage Town and city layout collectors, though widely available
History
Part of the late 20th-century LEGO Town theme just before it transitioned into the modern City theme in 2004
Interesting Facts
The red necktie paired with a white chef jacket gives this chef a distinct formal appearance compared to standard aprons
Display Suggestions
Ideal for vintage LEGO Town restaurant MOCs or classic 90s city street layouts
Modification Potential
Great for custom restaurant builds or retro city dioramas using purist parts
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of late-90s LEGO Town history that adds character to any vintage layout