Coast Guard City Worker
cty0012 · City
Coast Guard · 2005 (Released in the early wave of the redesigned City theme)
Figure ID
cty0012
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 (Released in the early wave of the redesigned City theme)
Rarity
Common; it appeared in several entry-level and mid-range sets during the mid-2000s.
Head
Classic yellow skin tone with a standard male facial expression, featuring black eyes, thin eyebrows, and a small smirk. Includes a Flat Silver (Grey) Knit Cap / Beanie.
Torso
Yellow torso featuring a Coast Guard life vest design over a blue shirt. Details include a silver zipper, orange reflective stripes, a small dark grey radio/device on the right, and a Coast Guard patch on the left. Blue arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain Blue legs without printing, matching the base color of the shirt shown on the arms.
Accessories
As shown, the figure primarily features the silver beanie cap. In its original sets, it was often paired with life jackets, walkie-talkies, or megaphones.
Color Scheme
A bright nautical palette of Yellow, Blue, and Orange. The highlight is the reflective orange and silver printing on the vest.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front of the torso. Like most figures of this era, there is no printing on the back of the torso or the sides of the legs.
Variants
The torso design was very common in the 2005 Coast Guard line and appeared with various headpieces (such as sunglasses or different hats) to represent different crew members.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver printing on the torso zipper, which can rub off over time. Check for neck cracks or loose arm joints typical of play-used figures.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.00 - $3.00 USD. New/Mint: $4.00 - $6.00 USD. This is an affordable figure for army building.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure value). Originally found in sets ranging from $5.00 (7044 Rescue Chopper) to $40.00.
Compatible Sets
7044 Rescue Chopper, 7045 Hovercraft Hideout, and 7047 Coast Guard Headquarters.
Character Background
A generic City worker/crewman for the LEGO Coast Guard division, responsible for maritime rescue and patrol operations.
Design Notes
This figure represents the transition from 'World City' to the modern 'City' aesthetic, utilizing more realistic tool and vest printing compared to the 90s era.
Similar Minifigures
Other Coast Guard members from 2005-2008, and the updated Coast Guard figures from the 2013 and 2017 sub-themes.
Collectibility
Moderate to low. It is a nostalgic piece for those who grew up with 2000s LEGO City, though not highly sought after as a rare investment.
History
Part of the first major 'Coast Guard' revival in the modern City line which replaced the transitional World City lineups.
Interesting Facts
The torso print was so iconic for the time it was used in several promotional LEGO materials and educational books to represent 'Rescue Services'.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Coast Guard boat or helicopter MOC, or in a glass case alongside other first responder minifigures like Fire and Police.
Modification Potential
The plain blue legs and standard yellow head make it a great base for 'purist' custom civilian or industrial worker minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential mid-2000s LEGO City figure. While not rare, it is a sturdy, well-designed representation of the Coast Guard theme that holds up well for display or play.