Diver with Blue Cap, Orange Diving Suit, and Life Vest
town545 · Town
Diver · 1997
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
town545
Theme
Town
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic piece of late-90s LEGO Town history that holds sentimental value for classic era collectors
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 USD to 6.00 USD depending on condition and completeness
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing between 10.00 USD and 30.00 USD in 1997
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 eyes, angled eyebrows, and a smirk, wearing a dark blue cap
Torso
Orange torso with printed life jacket, straps, whistle, and badge details; grey hands
Legs
Plain orange legs with a printed grey belt and zipper element
Accessories
Dark blue baseball cap and a dark bluish-grey breathing apparatus/rebreather tube piece worn around the neck
Printing Details
Classic late-90s style pad printing with straightforward front torso details and simple facial features
Color Scheme
Bright orange, dark blue, and grey
Known Variants
Appeared in a couple of late 90s sets with minor variations in headgear or accessories
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso life jacket design, yellowing on grey plastic parts, and bite marks or scratching on the classic yellow head piece
Found In Sets
6441 Deep Reef Refuge, 6556 Dive N' Trap
Character Background
Standard civilian diver character from the classic late-90s LEGO Town underwater exploration sub-theme
Design Notes
Features the classic pre-flesh yellow minifigure aesthetic with moulded neck accessory for scuba gear
History
Released during the height of the classic Town era just before the transition into specialized themes like LEGO City
Interesting Facts
The neck rebreather tube accessory was a staple piece for 90s water-based sets and added a great sense of immersion
Collectibility
Low to moderate; valued primarily by 90s nostalgia collectors and Town theme completists
Similar Minifigures
Other 1990s Town and Divers theme minifigures with specialized life vests and wetsuit prints
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an underwater-themed MOC or alongside classic 90s Town rescue and exploration vehicles
Modification Potential
Great for custom classic rescue, diving, or maritime-themed builds using purist 90s LEGO components