Police - City - Leather Jacket, Sunglasses
cop001 · City / Town
Police · 2005
Figure ID
cop001
Theme
City / Town
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced and appeared in numerous mid-2000s City sets, making it a staple of the era.
Head
Yellow head with sunglasses (light grey lenses), black eyebrows, and a slight smirk. This head design was extremely common in the mid-2000s City theme.
Torso
Black torso with a police jacket print. Features a central zipper, a gold seven-pointed star badge, a walkie-talkie/radio on the right shoulder, and a light grey utility belt. Plain black arms with light grey hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with a black hip piece. No printing is present on the legs or sides.
Accessories
None shown in the image, but originally typically paired with handcuffs (part 92589) or a motorcycle helmet/cap depending on the set.
Color Scheme
Primary black with light grey and gold accents. The hands are grey to represent gloves, which was standard for police officers in this era.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso with sharp details on the zipper and badge. The sunglasses on the head have a subtle reflective look. There is no back printing on the torso, which is characteristic of the 2005-2010 era.
Variants
There are several similar police officers from this era. Some feature white hands, different sunglasses, or helmets. This specific 'leather jacket' print (torso 973pb0355c01) is the core variant.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the sunglasses' silver paint and torso print fading from play. The light grey hands are prone to stress marks (hairline cracks) at the wrists over time.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.00 - $2.50. New: $3.00 - $5.00. Being a common figure, its value is stable but low, primarily driven by nostalgia for the 2005 City relaunch.
Price (New)
Individual value was roughly $2.00-$3.00 based on standard set price-per-piece ratios. Most commonly found in sets ranging from $10 to $80.
Compatible Sets
7235 Police Motorcycle, 7237 Police Station, 7245 Prisoner Transport, 7744 Police Headquarters, and several 2005-2008 City starter sets.
Character Background
A generic City police officer representing the 'cool' urban law enforcement aesthetic of the mid-2000s, often portrayed as a motorcycle cop or undercover agent.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from the 'World City' era to the modern 'City' theme. The gold badge and utility belt were highly detailed for the time and helped define the modern LEGO Police aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
cop014 (Police - City, White Cap), cop033 (Police - City, Leather Jacket with White Hands), and various other City Police figures from the 2005-2011 period.
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgia collectors building 'classic' City layouts. Low for investors due to high production volume and lack of exclusivity.
History
Launched in 2005 as part of the massive reboot of the Town theme into the 'City' line. This figure helped establish the visual language for LEGO Police for the following decade.
Interesting Facts
The torso print for this figure was used in over 15 different sets across 5 years, making it one of the most recognizable torso designs in LEGO history.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a LEGO City street scene, paired with a classic 7235 white motorcycle or standing guard at a 2000s-style Police Station.
Modification Potential
The torso and head are excellent 'purist' parts for creating modern bikers, secret agents, or generic urban characters in MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential LEGO City icon. While not valuable, it is a high-quality, durable figure that defined the childhood of many mid-2000s builders. Desirability Score: 6/10 (Nostalgia) / 2/10 (Rarity).