shell005·Town / City·1986
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated September 2026.
#262 most valuable in Town / City · #7,840 of 18,342 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | shell005 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 1986 |
| Average Price (Used) | $4.14 |
| Average Price (New) | $10.01 |
| Price Range | $2.00 to $5.67 |
| Value Rank (Town / City) | #262 of 3,711 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #7,840 of 18,342 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 2 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Up $0.26 since July 13, 2026.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $3.88 | $10.01 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $4.14 | $10.01 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $4.14 | $10.01 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $4.14 | $10.01 |
The LEGO Shell (Classic) (shell005) is a Town / City minifigure worth $4.14 on average, released in 1986 and found in 2 sets. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #262 of 3,711 Town / City minifigures and #7,840 of 18,342 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Town / City theme average is $2.62, making this figure above average for its theme.
Shell - Classic - Red Legs, Red Cap (shell005) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $4.14 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 Shell - Classic - Red Legs, Red Cap (shell005) is worth $4.14 used and $10.01 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $2.00 to $5.67 depending on condition. This is above the Town / City theme average of $2.62. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Shell - Classic - Red Legs, Red Cap appears in 2 sets: Shell Station polybag (1470-1, ~$200.00), Victory Lap Raceway (6395-1, ~$210.00).
Look for the BrickLink ID shell005. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Shell - Classic - Red Legs, Red Cap 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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