gen010·Pirates·1997
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#165 most valuable in Pirates · #8,960 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | gen010 |
| Theme | Pirates |
| Year Released | 1997 |
| Average Price (Used) | $3.32 |
| Average Price (New) | $9.46 |
| Price Range | $1.69 to $5.50 |
| Value Rank (Pirates) | #165 of 213 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #8,960 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 2 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.32 | $9.46 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.32 | $9.46 |
The LEGO Skeleton (gen010) is a Pirates minifigure worth $3.32 on average, released in 1997 and found in 2 sets. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #165 of 213 Pirates minifigures and #8,960 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Pirates theme average is $7.16, making this figure below average for its theme.
Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms, Red Bandana with Single Tail in Back (gen010) is a common Pirates minifigure, averaging $3.32 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Pirates figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms, Red Bandana with Single Tail in Back (gen010) is worth $3.32 used and $9.46 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.69 to $5.50 depending on condition. This is below the Pirates average of $7.16, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms, Red Bandana with Single Tail in Back appears in 2 sets: Flying Ninja's Fortress (6093-1, ~$387.50), Buccaneers (6204-1, ~$71.93).
Look for the BrickLink ID gen010. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms, Red Bandana with Single Tail in Back is made up of 5 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 Pirates 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 Pirates Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
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