Pirate - Red and White Striped Shirt, Blue Legs, Solid Yellow Head with Simple Smile
pi006 · Pirates
Classic Pirates · 1989
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
pi006
Theme
Pirates
Year Released
1989
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A wonderful piece of LEGO history representing the golden age of theme-building from 1989. Despite minor wear, it is an essential addition for vintage theme collectors.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationEstimated value ranges from $2.00 to $6.00 USD for a used, complete figure depending on condition and presence of headgear/accessories. As pictured (missing hat/accessories and minor torso wear), approximately $2.00 to $3.00 USD.
Original Retail
Originally available in classic 1989 LEGO Pirates sets whose retail prices ranged from $5 to $60 USD depending on the scale of the set.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic solid yellow head featuring the iconic simple face print with two black dots for eyes and a simple curved black line for a smile, standard solid stud on top without anti-stud hollow, highly nostalgic and characteristic of late 1980s LEGO sets.
Torso
Yellow torso with a front pad-printed design depicting red and white horizontal stripes (representing a sailor/pirate shirt) and a reddish-brown belt with a grey buckle at the bottom. Plain yellow arms and yellow hands. The back is unprinted.
Legs
Standard blue solid legs with a matching blue hip piece. No side or front printing, typical of the early LEGO Pirates era before complex leg printing became standard.
Accessories
None present in the image. Commonly paired with a pirate bicorne hat or red bandana and a cutlass or flintlock pistol.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the head and torso only. The print utilizes classic limited colors (black for face; red, white, grey, and brown for torso). Alignment is generally consistent with late 1980s production standards.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include yellow (head, arms, hands, torso base), red and white (striped shirt), grey (belt buckle), and blue (legs). Classic primary palette typical of vintage 1980s and 1990s LEGO sets.
Known Variants
Variants include versions with different headgear (bandana vs. cocked hat), different facial expressions from later waves, or variations in arm/hand colors depending on the exact set configuration.
Condition Notes
Moderate play wear visible, including slight scuffs and paint chipping on the red and white striped torso printing. The clutch power of vintage torsos and legs may show minor degradation. Check for yellowing on white stripes and stress marks around the neck stem.
Found In Sets
Appears in classic 1989-1991 LEGO Pirates sets such as 6255 Pirates Peril, 6260 Shipwreck Island, 6270 Forbidden Island, and 6285 Black Seas Barracuda.
Character Background
Represents a generic crew member or pirate sailor serving under Captain Redbeard in the classic LEGO Pirates faction, engaging in swashbuckling adventures and treasure hunts across the Caribbean-inspired seas.
Design Notes
Features the classic pre-articulated arm era design with solid studs, standard hollow heads prior to safety hole introductions, and classic unprinted solid-color legs.
History
Debuted in 1989 alongside the groundbreaking launch of the LEGO Pirates theme, which was the third major historical theme introduced by LEGO after Castle and Space.
Interesting Facts
The 1989 Pirates theme was the first LEGO theme to introduce minifigures with distinct facial expressions and character identities beyond the standard smiley face, though this particular generic pirate retained the classic smiley face.
Collectibility
High nostalgic collectibility for vintage LEGO enthusiasts who grew up with the 1989 Pirates theme launch, though common enough that individual figures are affordable.
Similar Minifigures
Other classic 1989 Pirates crew members, such as pi001, pi002, and various imperial soldiers from the Imperial Guard faction.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a vintage-style grey baseplate alongside other classic 1989 Pirates crew members or standing on the deck of a brick-built pirate ship.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist custom pirate creations, MOCs involving historical or maritime ports, or restoration projects using authentic late 1980s elements.