Police Officer - Female, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Hat with Gold Badge, Aviator Sunglasses
cty0638 · City
Police · Released in 2016. Significant within the transition period of LEGO City where more specific facial expressions like sunglasses became standard for law enforcement figures.
Figure ID
cty0638
Theme
City
Year Released
Released in 2016. Significant within the transition period of LEGO City where more specific facial expressions like sunglasses became standard for law enforcement figures.
Rarity
Common. This figure appeared in a high-volume accessory pack and a very popular high-price point set, making it widely available on the secondary market.
Head
Yellow head with dark tan hair peeking out from under the hat, aviator sunglasses, and a smirk. Reversible print with no alternate face (single-sided). Part number 3626cpb1525.
Torso
Light Royal Blue with female police uniform print. Features a radio, gold badge, pockets, and a utility belt with a pearl gold buckle. The arms are light blue and hands are yellow.
Legs
Plain Dark Blue legs with a dark blue hip piece. No printing present on the legs or side of the hips.
Accessories
Includes a Dark Blue Police Hat with a gold badge mold/print. In original sets, typically bundled with handcuffs or a walkie-talkie (not pictured in the prompt).
Color Scheme
Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Yellow. This follows the standard 2010s-era LEGO City Police color palette intended to look professional and modern.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Clear line work on the sunglasses and reflection details. Alignment is typically centered and consistent with mid-2010s production.
Variants
There are several similar female officers from this era, but this specific variant (cty0638) is defined by the combination of the smirk/sunglasses head with the specific utility belt torso print.
Condition Notes
Watch for 'neck cracks' in the torso and cracked heels. The dark blue hat can show scratches easily. Sun fading on the light blue torso is a common issue if displayed near windows.
Estimated Value
New: $3.00 - $4.00 USD; Used Complete: $1.50 - $2.50 USD; Individual torso/head parts: $0.50 - $1.00 USD.
Price (New)
Originally included in set 60128 ($19.99) and 40161 ($14.99). The price per minifigure in these sets was approximately $3.00 - $5.00.
Compatible Sets
Set 60128: Police Pursuit (2016); Set 40161: What am I? Minifigure Game (2016).
Character Background
A generic law enforcement officer within the LEGO City universe. These characters populate the 'Police' sub-themes and represent the everyday heroes of the Brick-built world.
Design Notes
The torso mold for this figure represents a more modern, detail-rich approach compared to the 'World City' era, featuring realistic utility equipment like the radio mic and cord.
Similar Minifigures
cty0480 (Police Officer with different head/sunglasses), cty0637 (Male version with similar gear), and various Series CMF police officers.
Collectibility
Low collectibility for high-end investors, but high 'utility' value for City builders and MOC creators looking to populate a realistic urban scene.
History
Follows the 2014-2017 Police redesign which favored more gold accents on badges and specific 'Light Royal Blue' shirts over the older white or sand blue variations.
Interesting Facts
The 'Aviator Sunglasses' head piece is one of the most frequently reused heads in City sets because it works well for pilots, police, and 'cool' civilians.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 16x16 modular police station scene or inside a modern City Police cruiser like set 60239.
Modification Potential
Excellent for customs. The torso and legs can be used to create any modern security guard or pilot. The head is a staple for custom 'Cool Guy' figures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, standard-issue LEGO City minifigure. It is a workhorse of the theme: durable, well-printed, and essential for a complete City collection, though not a rare investment piece.