Police Officer - Blue Uniform, Sunglasses
cty006 · City
Police · 1999
Figure ID
cty006
Theme
City
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow skin tone with printed sunglasses and a smug smirk, single-sided printing, typically worn with a blue police cap.
Torso
Blue uniform shirt with dark blue pockets, yellow star police badge, and a black belt with a gold buckle printed on the front. Plain blue back and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain solid blue legs with matching blue hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically originally paired with a blue police officer cap and sometimes a walkie-talkie.
Color Scheme
Bright blue, yellow, dark blue, and black accents.
Printing Details
Classic late-90s simple pad printing with straightforward alignment, solid opaque colors on standard yellow and blue parts.
Variants
Appears with various minor head printing and hat combinations across different late 90s and early 2000s Town/City sets.
Condition Notes
The head piece shows slight yellowing discoloration and wear on the sunglasses print. Hands and torso exhibit standard play wear.
Estimated Value
1 to 3 USD used complete.
Price (New)
Originally included in standard late 90s Town sets ranging from 10 to 50 USD.
Compatible Sets
Appeared in various late 1990s LEGO Town and City Police sets such as 6588, 6598, and 6577.
Character Background
Generic law enforcement officer archetype representing the backbone of LEGO Town and City emergency services.
Design Notes
Represents the standard transition era of Town minifigures right before the extensive use of flesh tones and highly complex dual-molded pieces.
Similar Minifigures
Town Police Officer cty005, various Classic Town and early City police minifigures.
Collectibility
Low collectibility as a standalone piece due to mass production, mainly sought after for nostalgic completeness of 90s sets.
History
Part of the classic LEGO Town line that immediately preceded the rebranding into the modern City theme in 2005.
Interesting Facts
The sunglasses print on classic yellow heads was a staple of late 90s Town characters, giving them a distinct laid-back attitude.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard blue or gray baseplate within a vintage 90s LEGO Town police station layout.
Modification Potential
Easily integrated into custom retro police MOCs or upgraded with modern accessories.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic, highly recognizable classic piece from the late 90s Town era, great for retro display but of minimal monetary value.