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Shell Worker Minifigure - Minifigure with a classic red Shell logo, wearing red legs and a red cap - shell005

Shell Worker Minifigure

The LEGO Town Shell Worker minifig was first introduced in 1987 in the set 1470 Petrol Pumps and Garage Staff and is currently estimated to be valued around $34 and an annual growth of about 4.5%. This minifigure has made appearances in two sets.
shell005 Minifigure with a classic red Shell logo, wearing red legs and a red cap.
The Shell Worker minifigure features a classic red Shell logo on a white torso, red legs, and a red cap. It is part of the Petrol Pumps and Garage Staff.

Shell Worker Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Shell Worker since 1987. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 (PT) BrickLink store Give Me A Brick $28.12
-18.2%
(US) BrickLink store 4 Fun Bricks & More $29.99
-12.7%

For Sale Ranges

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Sale Trends

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Shell Worker Appears in the Following LEGO Sets

6395 Victory Lap Raceway

Theme / Subtheme Town / Racing
Year 1988
Pieces / Minifigs 606 / 13
Availability Retired
6395 LEGO Racing Victory Lap Raceway
Retail $58.25
Value $715.16
Growth  +1127.7%
Annual growth 4.5%

1470 Petrol Pumps and Garage Staff

Theme / Subtheme Town / Promotional
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 2
Availability Retired
1470 LEGO Petrol Pumps and Garage Staff
promotional
Value $218.27
Annual growth 4.4%

Compared with Other Shell Worker Minifigures

#1 of 16
By value, $34
$2.80$34
The most valuable in the group.
#5 of 16
By growth since release, +475%
+45%+1,202%
In the top half of the group.
Most valuable Shell Worker MinifiguresValue
1Shell Worker shell005$34
2Shell Worker Female shell004a$26
3Shell Worker shell001$25

Shell Worker Questions

How much is the Shell Worker minifigure (shell005) worth?

Today's value for Shell Worker, new and loose, is $34.37. The value rose 6% in 2025.

Which sets include the Shell Worker minifigure (shell005)?

Shell Worker appears in two sets: 1470 Petrol Pumps and Garage Staff (1987) and 6395 Victory Lap Raceway (1988).

Is Shell Worker (shell005) retired?

Yes. Every set with Shell Worker has retired, so LEGO no longer sells Shell Worker new.

Is Shell Worker (shell005) worth more than when released?

Yes. Since release, the value of Shell Worker is up 475%. On average that is 4.5% a year.

What will Shell Worker (shell005) be worth next year?

The one-year forecast for Shell Worker is $36.21, about 5% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of Shell Worker (shell005)?

Yes. Of all the Shell Worker minifigures, Shell Worker (shell005) is worth the most.

See the top lists: Most Valuable LEGO Town Minifigures · Top LEGO Town Minifigures by Growth · Most Valuable LEGO Minifigures of the 1980s

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Shell Worker Reviews

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“Shell Worker shell005 ranks among the better-performing Shell Worker minifigs. Typical figures in this group are valued around $11.”
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Community Stats

Shell Worker (shell005) currently ranks #2 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
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#2Shell Worker (shell005)
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#5Male in Blue Suit (shell005)
#6Female (shell005)
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#8Shell Worker (shell005)
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About Town Promotional

The LEGO Town theme, active from 1978 to 1996 and later evolved into the LEGO City theme, features a wide array of minifigures representing everyday life in a bustling town. Key minifigures include various professions such as police officers, firefighters, construction workers, doctors, and citizens. Notable figures from this theme are the classic police officer, the firefighter with a helmet, and the construction worker with a hard hat. These minifigures are characterized by their simple yet iconic designs, with minimal printing and standard accessories that reflect their roles.
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