Police Officer - Medium Blue Shirt, Tie, Gold Badge, Smirking
cty0059 · City
Police · 2005 - This figure was part of the early relaunch of the Town theme into 'LEGO City', which introduced more detailed torso prints and modernized faces.
Figure ID
cty0059
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - This figure was part of the early relaunch of the Town theme into 'LEGO City', which introduced more detailed torso prints and modernized faces.
Rarity
Common - This figure was the 'standard' police officer for several years, appearing in multiple sets and polybags during the mid-2000s.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a smirking expression, black eyebrows, and a small dimple. This head (part 3626bp01) is common across many themes.
Torso
Medium Blue with a dark blue tie, a gold 7-pointed star badge, and two radio/pocket outlines. Includes back printing that continues the shirt seam line.
Legs
Plain Black standard legs. No printing or special detailing.
Accessories
Missing in image. Typically issued with a white police cap, handcuffs, or a walkie-talkie.
Color Scheme
Medium Blue, Black, and Yellow. Represents the classic urban police aesthetic of the period.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front and back of the torso. Low complexity by modern standards but clear and iconic for its era.
Variants
Variants exist with different headpieces, including 'sunglasses' (cty0060) or 'stubble' (cty0004), but the torso remains a staple design.
Condition Notes
The neck area is prone to cracking from the pressure of the head pin. Hands may show bite marks or looseness. Print on the gold badge often fades with play.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD for a used complete figure; approximately $0.50 USD in the incomplete state shown.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $3.00 polybags to $80.00 Police Stations.
Compatible Sets
7237 Police Station, 7235 Police Motorcycle, 7701 Police Headquarters, 7245 Prisoner Transport.
Character Background
A generic City police officer responsible for maintaining order and chasing down the 'crooks' of the early LEGO City wave.
Design Notes
One of the first 'standardized' uniforms for the City theme. The gold badge printing was a significant step up from the sticker-heavy era of 90s Town.
Similar Minifigures
cty0001 (Sunglasses variant), cty0004 (Stubble variant), cty0214 (Updated 2011 badge version).
Collectibility
Low collectibility as a standalone item, but highly desirable in bulk for 'Army Building' LEGO City dioramas.
History
Replaced the older 'World City' style officers; eventually replaced by more detailed uniforms with light blue highlights and radio patches around 2011.
Interesting Facts
The torso design was so successful it remained almost unchanged in production for over six years across dozens of set configurations.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a group of 3-5 officers next to a 7235 Police Motorcycle or inside a classic 2005-era Police Station.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; the torso works well for pilots, chauffeurs, or security guards with a simple head swap.
Overall Assessment
A foundational LEGO City figure. While it lacks high monetary value, it is an essential piece of history for anyone collecting the 2005-2010 City era.