adv038·Adventurers·1998
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#46 most valuable in Adventurers · #9,273 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | adv038 |
| Theme | Adventurers |
| Year Released | 1998 |
| Average Price (Used) | $3.17 |
| Average Price (New) | $10.78 |
| Price Range | $1.33 to $9.00 |
| Value Rank (Adventurers) | #46 of 54 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #9,273 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 9 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.17 | $10.78 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.17 | $10.78 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $3.17 | $10.78 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $3.17 | $10.78 |
The LEGO Slyboots / Sam Sinister (adv038) is a Adventurers minifigure worth $3.17 on average, released in 1998 and found in 9 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #46 of 54 Adventurers minifigures and #9,273 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Adventurers theme average is $8.33, making this figure below average for its theme.
Slyboots / Sam Sinister (adv038) is a common Adventurers minifigure, averaging $3.17 on BrickLink. It appears in 9 different sets, which keeps supply high and prices low. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Adventurers figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Slyboots / Sam Sinister (adv038) is worth $3.17 used and $10.78 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.33 to $9.00 depending on condition. This is below the Adventurers average of $8.33, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Slyboots / Sam Sinister appears in 9 sets: Desert Expedition (2879-1, ~$140.00), Adventurers Tomb (The Lost Tomb) (2996-1, ~$180.00), Slyboot Car (3023-1, ~$26.61), and 6 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 adv038. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Slyboots / Sam Sinister 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 Adventurers 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 Adventurers Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
