pi042·Pirates·1989
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#173 most valuable in Pirates · #9,131 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | pi042 |
| Theme | Pirates |
| Year Released | 1989 |
| Average Price (Used) | $3.24 |
| Average Price (New) | $11.88 |
| Price Range | $2.10 to $7.00 |
| Value Rank (Pirates) | #173 of 213 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #9,131 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.24 | $11.88 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.24 | $11.88 |
The LEGO Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt Blue Bandana (pi042) is a Pirates minifigure worth $3.24 on average, released in 1989 and found in 3 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #173 of 213 Pirates minifigures and #9,131 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Pirates theme average is $7.16, making this figure below average for its theme.
Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Blue Bandana (pi042) is a common Pirates minifigure, averaging $3.24 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 Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Blue Bandana (pi042) is worth $3.24 used and $11.88 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.10 to $7.00 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.
Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Blue Bandana appears in 3 sets: Black Seas Barracuda {Reissue} (10040-1, ~$375.00), Imperial Flagship (6271-1, ~$1879.36), Black Seas Barracuda (Dark Shark) (6285-1, ~$1399.99).
Look for the BrickLink ID pi042. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Blue Bandana 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 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.
