Duke DeTain - Holiday Sweater
cty1232 · City
Seasonal (Advent Calendar) · 2020: Released in the LEGO City Advent Calendar (60268)
Figure ID
cty1232
Theme
City
Year Released
2020: Released in the LEGO City Advent Calendar (60268)
Rarity
Uncommon: Exclusive to a seasonal product limited to a single year's holiday production run.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone. Features aviator sunglasses with white reflections and a cocky, confident smirk showing teeth. Standard connector.
Torso
Dark blue torso with 'Ugly Christmas Sweater' print. Design features light blue snowflakes, a pixelated bear wearing a police hat, and a decorative trim at the bottom.
Legs
Standard black unprinted legs with dark blue hip joint.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally supplied with a dark blue police cap and a small red toy fire truck build.
Color Scheme
Blue and Dark Blue sweater, Yellow skin, Black legs, and Neutral Tan/Brown for the sweater bear print.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front. No back printing on the torso. Head is single-sided printing.
Variants
Duke DeTain has many variants (over 15), but this 'sweater' version remains unique to the 2020 calendar.
Condition Notes
The figure in the image is missing its hair/hat. Check for torso cracks under the arms and neck-wear. The yellow hands are prone to loosening over time.
Estimated Value
Used (without hat): $2-$4 USD. Used (complete): $5-$7 USD. New/Mint: $10+ USD.
Price (New)
Included in Set 60268 which retailed for $29.99 USD (containing 24 mini-builds and 6 minifigures).
Compatible Sets
LEGO Set 60268 (City Advent Calendar 2020).
Character Background
Duke DeTain is the lead protagonist and 'hero cop' from the LEGO City Adventures animated series.
Design Notes
The sweater design is a 'meta' reference, featuring a pixelated version of a police officer as a bear, mimicking real-world holiday knitwear styles.
Similar Minifigures
Other holiday sweater figures like cty1233 (Freya McCloud) and various Star Wars holiday variant minifigures.
Collectibility
Moderate. He is a named character with high TV show recognition, making him desirable for City collectors but common enough to keep prices accessible.
History
Part of the first wave of City Advent Calendars that leaned heavily into 'City Adventures' TV show branding over generic city characters.
Interesting Facts
Duke's sunglasses are a signature part of his character design, appearing on almost all versions of his minifigures regardless of the outfit.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Winter Village layout or with other characters from the City Adventures TV series in a festive scene.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The sweater torso is a highly sought-after ‘purist’ part for creating custom holiday-themed civilians or townspeople.
Overall Assessment
A charming and essential character for fans of modern LEGO City. While this specific unit is missing its headgear, the unique sweater torso remains the standout collector's element.