Toy Story Army Man
toy003 · Toy Story
Toy Story 3 · 2010 (Debuted in set 7595 Army Men on Patrol)
Figure ID
toy003
Theme
Toy Story
Year Released
2010 (Debuted in set 7595 Army Men on Patrol)
Rarity
Uncommon. These were mass-produced in low-cost sets, but the Toy Story line has been retired for over a decade, increasing their secondary market desirability.
Head
Solid Green head with dark green facial printing depicting a determined expression; includes a Green Stallmhelm Military Helmet.
Torso
Solid Green torso with dark green printing. Detail features a buttoned military uniform with two breast pockets and a utility belt. Back printing continues the belt and uniform seams.
Legs
Solid Green unprinted legs attached to a Green 2x4 specialized stand piece (baseplate) to mimic the look of classic plastic army men.
Accessories
Includes a Green Minifigure Stand (item 88646); may originally have included a green rifle, walkie-talkie, or binoculars depending on the specific set.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Solid Green (Bright Green) with Dark Green ink for printing details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing in dark green over a light green base. Typical 2010 precision with minimal alignment issues. Note that there is no skin-tone printing; it is purposely monochromatic.
Variants
Standard (toy003) and a variant with a Medic symbol on the helmet (toy009) found in set 7595.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck where the helmet sits and the hip joints. Because the plastic is solid green, scratches and bite marks are highly visible. Check for faded green printing on the chest.
Estimated Value
$4.00 - $7.00 USD for a single used figure with base; Complete sets of four with accessories often sell for $25 - $35 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 7595 for $10.99 USD, which contained 4 Army Men (approx. $2.75 per figure).
Compatible Sets
7595 Army Men on Patrol, 30071 Army Jeep (Polybag).
Character Background
Based on the Sarge and the Bucket O' Soldiers from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story franchise, known for their disciplined reconnaissance missions in Andy's room.
Design Notes
A unique accomplishment in LEGO history where the figure's face and skin are intentionally colored the same as the uniform to mimic a molded plastic toy. The foot-plate was a specific design choice to ensure accuracy to the source material.
Similar Minifigures
Sarge (toy005), Army Man Medic (toy009), Alien (toy004), Classic Space Astronauts (for monochromatic appeal).
Collectibility
High for collectors of Pixar-related LEGO or those interested in novelty monochromatic figures. Stability is high as these are iconic representations of the film series.
History
Released to coincide with Toy Story 3 in 2010. This was the only era where LEGO produced realistic military-adjacent figures, though safely framed through the 'toy' license.
Interesting Facts
This figure marks one of the few times LEGO has allowed a 'modern' realistic military helmet design in a theme, excused by the fact it represents a literal plastic toy.
Display Suggestions
Display in a group of four on a tan baseplate to simulate Andy's bedroom floor or a 'sandbox' MOC.
Modification Potential
Excellent for military MOCs. The solid green parts (including the green hands) are often harvested by customizers for forest rangers or camouflaged figures.
Overall Assessment
A 10/10 for accuracy to source material. It is a quintessential Toy Story collectible that remains affordable yet instantly recognizable.