Jester / Clown Musician (Town / Paradisa era)
gen019 · Town
Paradisa · 1997
Figure ID
gen019
Theme
Town
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Rare
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple closed-mouth smile, black eyes, and light stubble/chin line, wearing a bright pink jester hat with blue balls on the tips.
Torso
Torso featuring a split pink and blue jester tunic design with a printed collar and a pink musical note on the front, yellow hands.
Legs
Split color legs with one pink leg and one blue leg, solid color hips.
Accessories
Pearl gold saxophone accessory.
Color Scheme
Bright pink, medium blue, yellow, and pearl gold accents.
Printing Details
Classic 1990s simple pad printing with split torso and leg alignment.
Variants
Appears in this specific color scheme uniquely within the Paradisa/Town line of the late 90s.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the torso musical note print and slight fading on the pink plastic elements.
Estimated Value
$8 - $15 USD depending on condition and inclusion of the saxophone.
Price (New)
Originally available in late 90s sets ranging from $15 to $50 depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
6339 Space Port, 6416 Poolside Paradise, or related Town/Paradisa subtheme releases from 1997.
Character Background
A generic entertainer or musician character meant to populate amusement parks, beaches, or town settings in the late 1990s LEGO Town subthemes.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic jester hat mold first introduced in the early 1990s Castle theme, recolored in bright pink and blue to fit the Paradisa aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
Other Town and Paradisa musicians, Classic Space figures, and early 90s Castle jesters.
Collectibility
Moderately high for 90s Town and Paradisa completionists due to the unique color combination and saxophone accessory.
History
Released during the twilight years of the classic LEGO Town era right before the transition into the modern City theme.
Interesting Facts
The pink and blue color palette is heavily indicative of the Paradisa subtheme, which focused on leisure, beaches, and pastel colors.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a 90s-themed LEGO Town or amusement park MOC baseplate with other Paradisa civilian figures.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily integrated into custom circus, carnival, or retro town builds.
Overall Assessment
A delightful and colorful vintage minifigure that captures the vibrant experimental color palettes of late 90s LEGO Town sets.