col281·Collectible Minifigures·2013
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#259 most valuable in Collectible Minifigures · #5,954 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | col281 |
| Theme | Collectible Minifigures |
| Year Released | 2013 |
| Average Price (Used) | $5.19 |
| Average Price (New) | $18.00 |
| Price Range | $3.46 to $9.73 |
| Value Rank (Collectible Minifigures) | #259 of 834 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #5,954 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 | $5.19 | $18.00 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $5.19 | $18.00 |
The LEGO Pirate Captain Black Vest (col281) is a Collectible Minifigures minifigure worth $5.19 on average, released in 2013 and found in 1 set. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #259 of 834 Collectible Minifigures minifigures and #5,954 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Collectible Minifigures theme average is $10.77, making this figure below average for its theme.
Pirate Captain, Black Vest (col281) is a mid-range Collectible Minifigures minifigure valued at $5.19 on BrickLink. It comes from 1 set, exclusively Minifigure Collection Vol. 2/3 2013 (Toys "R" Us Exclusive). Not a headline piece, but it adds up. Sellers processing bulk lots should know this figure is worth pulling and listing individually rather than bundling it into a random minifig lot.
The LEGO Pirate Captain, Black Vest (col281) is worth $5.19 used and $18.00 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $3.46 to $9.73 depending on condition. This is below the Collectible Minifigures average of $10.77, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Pirate Captain, Black Vest appears in 1 set: Minifigure Collection Vol. 2/3 2013 (Toys "R" Us Exclusive) (5002147-1, ~$34.55). 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 col281. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Pirate Captain, Black Vest 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.
List it individually on BrickLink with the ID col281. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $5.19, it's worth the time to list separately rather than bundling. If you have several Collectible Minifigures figures, listing them all at once saves on the per-item effort.
