Police - City Jacket with Blue Tie and Badge (P.C. Ountr)
cop001 / 973p53c01 · Town / City
Police / Classic Town · 1993 - 2004
Figure ID
cop001 / 973p53c01
Theme
Town / City
Year Released
1993 - 2004
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced). This torso was a staple of the 1990s Police line, appearing in dozens of sets and bulk packs.
Head
Not present in image; traditionally paired with the classic 'Grin' yellow head (3626bp01).
Torso
Black torso with a white shirt and blue tie print. Features a white badge on the left chest with 'P.C. OUNTR' text, a pocket on the right, and gold buttons. Plain black back.
Legs
Not present in image; traditionally paired with plain black or dark gray legs.
Accessories
None shown. Historically equipped with classic police hats, handcuffs, or old-style walkie-talkies.
Color Scheme
The primary colors are Black and White, with accents of Royal Blue (tie) and Gold/Yellow (buttons and lapel pins).
Printing Details
High-quality vintage pad printing. The white ink is remarkably opaque for the era, though the 'P.C. Ountr' text is often tiny and requires close inspection to read.
Variants
There are minor mold variations in the torso assembly itself (with or without interior ribs), but the print remained consistent for over a decade.
Condition Notes
The example shown is missing arms and hands. Common wear points include silver/white fading on the badge and 'cracking' on the torso sides near the arm sockets.
Estimated Value
The torso alone in this condition (missing parts) is worth approximately $0.10 - $0.25 USD. A complete minifigure is valued at $1.50 - $3.00 USD.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $3.00 (small polybags) to $90.00 (large stations) throughout the 1990s.
Compatible Sets
Set 6398 (Central Precinct HQ), 6542 (Launch & Load Seaport), 6649 (Street Sweeper - as a pilot/driver), and 1786 (Jailbreak Inn).
Character Background
A generic Police Constable. The badge 'P.C. Ountr' is often jokingly interpreted by the community as 'P.C. Country' or as a reference to a LEGO designer of that era.
Design Notes
This represents the 'professional' era of LEGO town, moving away from simple 1980s zipper prints to more formal uniforms with ties.
Similar Minifigures
cop014 (Police with shades), cop011 (Police with 'POLICE' back printing), and various City police officers from the modern 'Stuntz' or 'Undercover' lines.
Collectibility
Low in terms of financial value, but high in nostalgia. Almost every collector who grew up in the 90s owns several of these.
History
Launched during the transition from 'Classic Town' to the 'World City' era, marking a period where LEGO increased the detail level of civilian uniforms.
Interesting Facts
The 'P.C.' stands for Police Constable. This specific print was one of the first times LEGO included legible text (though very small) on a standard town torso.
Display Suggestions
Best utilized in a vintage 90s 'System' era police station layout or a Hall of Fame display of LEGO Police evolution.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom 1920s-1950s detectives or formal chauffeurs due to the classic suit-and-tie aesthetic.
Overall Assessment
This is a quintessential piece of 1990s LEGO history. While the part shown is incomplete, it is instantly recognizable to any long-term fan of the LEGO Town theme.