Indian - Lime Green Shirt, White Turban
cas480 · Castle
Adventurers / Orient Expedition · 2003
Figure ID
cas480
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2003
Rarity
Rare
Head
Classic yellow head with black mustache, brown eyebrows, and a friendly open-mouth smile; wearing a white turban headgear piece (Part 4522).
Torso
Lime green shirt with intricate orange beaded necklace printing, dark green vest outlines, white shirt buttons, and golden clasp details on the front.
Legs
Plain white unprinted standard legs with matching white hip piece.
Accessories
White turban.
Color Scheme
Lime green, white, yellow, black, and orange accent details.
Printing Details
Single-sided face print, highly detailed torso front printing with rich contrasting colors typical of early 2000s LEGO adventurer themes.
Variants
Part of the broader Adventurers sub-theme characters featuring regional civilian outfits.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fading on the printed torso, yellowing of the white turban and legs, and clutch power degradation.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $15.00 USD depending on overall condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing between $30 and $60 USD in 2003.
Compatible Sets
7417 Temple of Mount Everest, 7415 Orient Expedition Balloon, 7416 Emperor's Ship
Character Background
Local villager and guide character assisting Johnny Thunder and his companions on their dangerous expeditions through Asian regions in the Orient Expedition storyline.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic yellow minifigure skin tone and a signature white turban mold, representing early 2000s cultural set designs.
Similar Minifigures
Other Orient Expedition native characters, Baboo, and generic Adventurers theme villagers.
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgic collectors of the early 2000s Adventurers and Orient Expedition eras.
History
Released during the height of the classic LEGO Adventurers spin-offs, capturing the global travel motif popular in early 2000s LEGO design.
Interesting Facts
The turban piece is a relatively specialized headgear that has appeared in various historical and adventure themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black LEGO baseplate alongside Johnny Thunder and Orient Expedition sets.
Modification Potential
Great for custom MOCs featuring historical marketplaces, colonial settings, or adventure dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic figure from a beloved classic adventure theme, highly recommended for completionists of the 2003 Orient Expedition wave.