Prisoner, Orange Safety Vest over Striped Shirt
cty0259 · City
Police · 2011 - Debuted in the Police Station (7498) and Police Dog Unit (7285) during an era where City sub-themes began introducing more detailed printing on standard civilian/criminal figures.
Figure ID
cty0259
Theme
City
Year Released
2011 - Debuted in the Police Station (7498) and Police Dog Unit (7285) during an era where City sub-themes began introducing more detailed printing on standard civilian/criminal figures.
Rarity
Common - Produced in high volumes across multiple City Police sets between 2011 and 2012. Widely available in the secondary market.
Head
Missing (The image shows only the torso/arms). Standard versions of this figure typically came with a yellow head featuring a slight smirk with a tooth gap and bushy eyebrows (part 3626bpb0485).
Torso
Orange Torso High Visibility Vest over Gray and White Striped Shirt Pattern. Features silver buttons on the shirt, detailed pocket outlines on the vest, and a olive-green undershirt at the neckline. Back printing includes the continuation of the orange vest and reflective stripes.
Legs
Missing (The image shows only the torso/arms). This figure is officially paired with Light Bluish Gray legs (part 73200).
Accessories
None included in the image. In official sets, this figure was often paired with a crowbar or a pair of handcuffs.
Color Scheme
Bright Orange, White, Dark Bluish Gray, and Silver. These colors represent the high-visibility gear used in construction/prison labor themes.
Printing Details
Good quality pad printing. The vertical stripes of the prisoner shirt are sharply defined behind the orange vest. The silver-colored buttons have a metallic finish that was high-standard for the 2011 City line.
Variants
Several variants of this prisoner exist with different heads (beard stipple, sunglasses) or different leg colors, but this specific torso (973pb0848c01) is the core identifier for cty0259.
Condition Notes
The torso in the image shows slight play-wear. Common issues for this part include 'torso cracking' under the armpits (not visible here) and silver paint rubbing off the shirt buttons. White arms are prone to yellowing if exposed to UV.
Estimated Value
Complete Minifigure: $1.50 - $2.50 USD. Torso only (as pictured): $0.50 - $1.00 USD. Value is low due to high production volume.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $14.99 (7285) to $99.99 (7498). As a standalone CMF-style figure, its value would have been roughly $3.00 at release.
Compatible Sets
7498 Police Station (2011), 7285 Police Dog Unit (2011), 30017 Police Boat Polybag (2011).
Character Background
A generic 'Crook' or prisoner from the LEGO City Police storyline. Characters in this line are often portrayed as bumbling but persistent foils to the City Police force.
Design Notes
This torso design was a bridge between the classic 'number on chest' prisoner designs and the more realistic modern prison uniforms. The inclusion of a safety vest implies the character is on 'work release' or a road crew.
Similar Minifigures
cty0457 (Prisoner with dark bluish gray cap), cty0249 (Prisoner with beanie), and other 2011-era LEGO City criminals.
Collectibility
Low. This is a generic army-builder figure for City layouts rather than a high-value collector's piece. Great for kid play and MOC city scenes.
History
Released during the 2011 Police wave which modernized the City aesthetics with more specialized torso prints and complex set builds compared to the mid-2000s era.
Interesting Facts
This specific torso was used in the first LEGO City Police Station to feature an 'escapable' jail cell mechanism, making it part of an iconic play-set legacy.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for placement in a LEGO prison yard, a chain-gang work scene, or at the back of a police transport vehicle.
Modification Potential
High. The orange vest torso is versatile for creating custom construction workers, crossing guards, or dock workers by swapping the prisoner-striped head/arms.
Overall Assessment
A standard, well-designed City torso from the early 2010s. While not valuable in its current incomplete state, it remains a durable and nostalgic piece for fans of the City Police sub-theme.