chef018·Town / City·2009
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#2,478 most valuable in Town / City · #15,042 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | chef018 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 2009 |
| Average Price (Used) | $1.55 |
| Average Price (New) | $3.40 |
| Price Range | $0.66 to $3.00 |
| Value Rank (Town / City) | #2,478 of 3,665 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #15,042 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $1.55 | $3.40 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $1.55 | $3.40 |
The LEGO Chef (chef018) is a Town / City minifigure worth $1.55 on average, released in 2009 and found in 1 set. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #2,478 of 3,665 Town / City minifigures and #15,042 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Town / City theme average is $2.57, making this figure below average for its theme.
Chef - White Torso with 8 Buttons, Black Legs, Beard Around Mouth (chef018) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $1.55 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Town / City figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Chef - White Torso with 8 Buttons, Black Legs, Beard Around Mouth (chef018) is worth $1.55 used and $3.40 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $0.66 to $3.00 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Chef - White Torso with 8 Buttons, Black Legs, Beard Around Mouth appears in 1 set: BBQ Stand (8398-1, ~$11.46). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID chef018. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Chef - White Torso with 8 Buttons, Black Legs, Beard Around Mouth is made up of 4 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Town / City minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Town / City Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
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