City Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Safety Goggles (Jackhammer Operator)
cty0019 · City
Construction / Town · 2005 - 2008. Debuted in the early years of the Lego City rebrand (which replaced World City in 2005).
Figure ID
cty0019
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - 2008. Debuted in the early years of the Lego City rebrand (which replaced World City in 2005).
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced and appeared in multiple entry-level sets, making it very accessible for collectors of that era.
Head
Standard yellow minifigure head with a wide grin, white teeth, and printed orange safety goggles with a black frame.
Torso
Orange safety vest over a blue shirt with a zipper and pocket detail. Features two horizontal reflective silver stripes on both the front and back. The arms are blue with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain blue legs with no printing, attached to a blue hip piece.
Accessories
Grey jackhammer (pneumatic drill). Note: The figure in the image is missing its original blue construction hard hat.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are bright orange, blue, and yellow. This high-visibility palette is standard for Lego City construction sub-themes.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. High alignment quality characteristic of the mid-2000s manufacturing standards.
Variants
Several variants exist with the same torso but different head styles (brown beard, sunglasses) or leg colors (dark stone grey or black).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include silver paint fading on torso stripes and 'bite marks' on the jackhammer. This specific figure is missing its hat and has minor torso scuffing.
Estimated Value
$1.50 - $3.00 USD (Used/Complete). The current value is low due to high production volume. Incomplete as shown is worth approximately $1.00 USD.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $5.00 polybags like 1252 to $50.00 sets like 7243 Construction Site.
Compatible Sets
7243 Construction Site (2005), 7242 Street Sweeper (2005), 1252 Shell Promo (2005), and 7991 Garbage Truck (2007).
Character Background
A generic City worker representing the hardworking citizens of Lego City. This character was a staple of 'Everyday Heroes' marketing in the mid-2000s.
Design Notes
The orange vest print was a modernization of the classic 1990s Town safety vests, utilizing more realistic silver reflective ink.
Similar Minifigures
cty0011 (same vest, different head), cty0054 (same head, different torso). Fits the aesthetic of the 2005-2010 City line.
Collectibility
Low individual value but high nostalgic value. Essential for builders looking to populate realistic 'legacy' City dioramas from the 2000s wave.
History
Represents the transition from the experimental 'Jack Stone' and 'World City' eras back to the classic scale and aesthetic that defined modern Lego City.
Interesting Facts
The orange goggle head became so popular it was used for several years across Town, City, and even early Educational sets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a construction MOC or along a City sidewalk vignette with other 2005-era civilian figures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'army building' construction crews. The torso and head are highly swappable for custom industrial worker minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 'background' figure. While not a high-value investment piece, it is a sturdy, well-designed example of mid-2000s Lego City charm.