Minifig Facts
The Race Car Driver minifigure is characterized by its red jacket featuring a zipper design, complemented by red legs. It sports a classic black helmet, typical of racing themes. This minifigure first appeared in the LEGO set 1496 Rally Car, released in 1987. It is part of the Town theme, specifically within the Racing subtheme. The design reflects the racing attire of the era, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.
Common description: Jacket with Zipper - Red, Red Legs, Black Classic Helmet
Race Car Driver Reviews
Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“There are currently at least 7 Red Jacket with Zipper minifigs figures. This one (zip044) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors.”
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Review for LEGO set 1496 Rally Car from
“This rally car set features a sleek black design with red accents and the number "2" prominently displayed. It stands out with a raised rear, a spoiler, and rally-style front lights, including fog lights for added detail. While it follows a classic city car style, it pairs... More well with other sets in the theme.”
About Town Racing
The Town Racing minifigures are the drivers, pit crews and race officials of LEGO's racing sets from 1980 to 1999. Drivers wear jackets with zippers and racing stripes, many with numbers or team logos, and helmets with visors. Until the early 1990s some figures carry the Shell logo, and from 1992 the Octan team took over, so most later racers and mechanics wear Octan on their torso and cap. Eddie Octane is one of the few named drivers. Truck drivers, race officials in vests and spectators fill out the larger sets.
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