pln051·Town / City·1978
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated September 2026.
#1,504 most valuable in Town / City · #13,310 of 18,319 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | pln051 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 1978 |
| Average Price (Used) | $2.01 |
| Average Price (New) | $5.91 |
| Price Range | $1.88 to $2.31 |
| Value Rank (Town / City) | #1,504 of 3,710 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #13,310 of 18,319 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 4 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Down $0.11 since July 13, 2026.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $2.12 | $5.91 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $2.01 | $5.91 |
The LEGO Plain Black Torso with Black Arms White Classic Helmet (pln051) is a Town / City minifigure worth $2.01 on average, released in 1978 and found in 4 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #1,504 of 3,710 Town / City minifigures and #13,310 of 18,319 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Town / City theme average is $2.62, making this figure below average for its theme.
Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Black Legs, White Classic Helmet (pln051) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $2.01 on BrickLink. It appears in 4 different sets, which keeps supply high and prices low. 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 Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Black Legs, White Classic Helmet (pln051) is worth $2.01 used and $5.91 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.88 to $2.31 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Black Legs, White Classic Helmet appears in 4 sets: Police Units (540-2, ~$22.25), Police Mobile Patrol (644-2, ~$15.96), Formula-I Racer (6604-1, ~$68.58), and 1 more. Multiple set appearances mean there are plenty of these in circulation, which is why the price stays relatively accessible.
Look for the BrickLink ID pln051. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Plain Black Torso with Black Arms, Black Legs, White Classic Helmet 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.
