Pirate - Blue Striped Shirt, Blue Hat, Mustache
pi006 · Pirates
Classic Pirates · 1989
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Figure ID
pi006
Theme
Pirates
Year Released
1989
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of late 1980s LEGO history representing the golden age of classic themes. Essential for completing vintage Pirate sets from 1989.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUsed complete market value ranges from $2.00 to $5.00 USD depending on the condition of the face print and tightness of the clutch power.
Original Retail
Originally available as part of classic 1989 LEGO Pirates sets ranging from small impulse buys to large ship sets like the Black Seas Barracuda.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black pupils, a smiling mouth, and a prominent black mustache and stubble. Features the classic solid stud on top without a hollow interior, indicative of late 1980s production.
Torso
Yellow torso featuring classic blue and white horizontal stripes across the front (representing a sailor shirt) with a red sash and belt buckle at the bottom. Yellow arms and yellow hands. Back is unprinted.
Legs
Solid white standard legs with a white hip piece. No side or back printing, consistent with the standard style of the 1989 Pirates theme release.
Accessories
Grey cutlass sword held in the right hand. Blue sailor cap (knit cap style) worn on the head.
Printing Details
Classic vintage simple pad printing with limited colors. Alignment is typical of 1980s manufacturing, characterized by solid opaque blocks of color directly on standard LEGO elements without fine gradients or multi-layer shading.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include yellow (skin, arms, torso base), white (legs, shirt stripes), blue (shirt stripes, hat), and red (sash accent). Features a grey molded plastic weapon.
Known Variants
Variants of this general pirate crew archetype from 1989 include different hat colors (red, black, blue), different facial hair styles (beards, eyepatches), and alternate torso prints featuring vests or jackets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fading of the facial printing, scratches on the torso and white legs, minor discoloration or yellowing of the white plastic due to age, and bite marks on the corners of the plastic parts.
Found In Sets
6270 Forbidden Island, 6273 Rock Island Refuge, 6285 Black Seas Barracuda, 6265 Saber Island
Character Background
Represents a generic crew member or sailor serving under Captain Redbeard in the classic LEGO Pirates faction, engaging in swashbuckling adventures and battling the Imperial Soldiers.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard 1980s minifigure parts combined with the classic sailor/pirate motifs introduced at the launch of the dedicated Pirates theme in 1989, which revolutionized thematic storytelling in LEGO.
History
Debuted in 1989 alongside the launch of the LEGO Pirates theme, which was one of LEGO's earliest proprietary themes with deep lore, custom facial prints, and specialized weapon molds like the cutlass and flintlock pistol.
Interesting Facts
The classic solid-stud head without a hollow bottom is a hallmark of late 1970s and 1980s production, making vintage 1989 figures easily distinguishable from modern re-releases.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor among adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) who grew up with the 1989 wave, though individual common crew members are widely available on the secondary market.
Similar Minifigures
Other classic 1989 Pirate crew members such as pi001, pi002, pi003, and Imperial Soldiers from the same era.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark blue or dark grey baseplate to simulate a wooden ship deck or ocean water, surrounded by classic 1980s treasure chests and cannon accessories.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist custom pirate builds, historical nautical MOCs, or retro dioramas. Parts can be easily swapped with other classic 80s/90s minifigure components.