chef003·Town / City·1980
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#2,059 most valuable in Town / City · #14,239 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | chef003 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 1980 |
| Average Price (Used) | $1.70 |
| Average Price (New) | $14.14 |
| Price Range | $0.95 to $2.46 |
| Value Rank (Town / City) | #2,059 of 3,665 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #14,239 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| 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 | $1.70 | $14.14 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $1.70 | $14.14 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $1.70 | $14.14 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $1.70 | $14.14 |
The LEGO Chef (chef003) is a Town / City minifigure worth $1.70 on average, released in 1980 and found in 2 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #2,059 of 3,665 Town / City minifigures and #14,239 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Town / City theme average is $2.57, making this figure below average for its theme.
Chef - White Legs, Standard Grin, Black Top Hat (chef003) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $1.70 on BrickLink. 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 Chef - White Legs, Standard Grin, Black Top Hat (chef003) is worth $1.70 used and $14.14 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $0.95 to $2.46 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Chef - White Legs, Standard Grin, Black Top Hat appears in 2 sets: Town Square - Castle Scene (1592-1, ~$170.43), Town Square - Castle Scene {Dutch Version} (1592-2, ~$2983.77).
Look for the BrickLink ID chef003. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Chef - White Legs, Standard Grin, Black Top Hat 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.
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