Police - City Tactical Vest / SWAT (Bright Light Blue)
cty0357 · City
Police / Forest Police · 2012 - Released during the Forest Police wave of the City theme.
Figure ID
cty0357
Theme
City
Year Released
2012 - Released during the Forest Police wave of the City theme.
Rarity
Common - This figure was widely available in multiple sets from the 2012 Police sub-theme.
Head
Missing in image. Usually paired with a generic City smile or bearded face (e.g., part 3626bpb0625) and a black police cap or helmet.
Torso
Bright Light Blue with black tactical vest, gold badge, and medium stone grey pockets front printing. Back features 'POLICE' print. Black hands.
Legs
Bright Light Blue with black holster and straps printing. Traditional leg mold with standard hip piece.
Accessories
Missing in image. Typically includes handcuffs, a walkie-talkie, or a megaphone.
Color Scheme
Bright Light Blue base with Black vest/accents and Gold badge detail. This specific shade of blue was a signature for the 2012 Forest Police line.
Printing Details
Pad printed torso and legs. High durability typical of the 2010s City era. Clean lines on the tactical pouches and the small gold badge.
Variants
Similar designs exist in dark blue and white, but this Bright Light Blue version is specific to the Forest Police wave.
Condition Notes
The torso in the image shows slight wear. Check for 'arm cracks' (vertical splits at the side of the torso) and 'clutch power' in the legs.
Estimated Value
Used (incomplete as shown): $0.50 - $1.00. Used (complete): $2.00 - $3.00. Value is low due to mass production.
Price (New)
N/A - Primarily available in sets ranging from the $5.99 Police Motorcycle to the $79.99 Forest Police Station.
Compatible Sets
4436 Patrol Car, 4437 Police Pursuit, 4439 Heavy-Lift Helicopter, 4440 Forest Police Station.
Character Background
An anonymous officer within the LEGO City Forest Police division, tasked with catching 'robbers' hiding in the woods.
Design Notes
The tactical vest design was a move toward more 'realistic' law enforcement gear compared to the 1990s simple zipper prints.
Similar Minifigures
cty0251 (Police Officer with utility belt), cty0616 (Swamp Police), and other Forest Police variants.
Collectibility
Low - Mostly sought after by MOC builders looking for bulk police officers or specific Bright Light Blue limbs.
History
Represents the transition of the City theme into specialized biomes (Forest, Swamp, Desert) to keep the evergreen Police line fresh.
Interesting Facts
The 'Bright Light Blue' color was chosen to distinguish the Forest Police from the standard 'Dark Blue' uniform used in Downtown sets.
Display Suggestions
Best used in a Forest Police Station diorama or a generic City street scene. Pair with a 2012-era police vehicle.
Modification Potential
Excellent for military/SWAT MOCs. The tactical legs and vest torso are highly versatile for custom tactical builds.
Overall Assessment
A standard, dependable City worker. While not rare, it is a quintessential piece of 2012 LEGO history. Recommendation: Pass for investment, Buy for play.