Minifig Facts
The Pirate Minifig with a green vest, black legs, and red bandana is part of the LEGO Pirates theme, specifically from the set "Shipwreck Island" released in 1989. This Minifig depicts a classic pirate with an eye patch, scruffy beard, and a hook hand, typical of the pirate-themed sets of the era. "Shipwreck Island" was a set that included a treasure chest, palm trees, and other pirate accessories, capturing the adventurous spirit of the pirate theme that LEGO was known for during that time.
Common description: Pirate Green Vest, Black Legs, Red Bandana
Pirate Reviews
Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“Although its growth has eased to around 1.6% annually, the Pirate minifig remains a key item for LEGO Pirates collectors.”
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Review for LEGO set 6296 Shipwreck Island from Eurobricks
“Not the best set, but not the worst one either. It's stronger points are minifigs and playability, but its design is very weak. This set was definitely aimed at kids, since the factors important to kids were emphasized. But the design just kills the whole thing, in my... More opinion. It's not quite and island, and not quite a shipwreck, but it still floats. I can definitely see why this set was lost in history. And perhaps it rightfully deserves to be forgotten.”
About Pirates
The LEGO Pirates theme, first introduced in 1989 and revived several times over the years, features a wide range of minifigures depicting the adventurous life of pirates and their adversaries. Key minifigures include Captain Redbeard, the iconic pirate leader, his crew members like First Mate Rummy and Bo'Sun Will, and their rivals, the Imperial Soldiers led by Governor Broadside and Admiral Woodhouse. These minifigures are detailed with pirate attire, weapons such as swords and muskets, and accessories like treasure maps and parrots. The sets in this theme recreate classic pirate scenarios including ships, forts, and treasure islands.
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