Coast Guard Fisherman (Dark Red Sweater)
cty0054 · City
Coast Guard · 2007 (First release)
Figure ID
cty0054
Theme
City
Year Released
2007 (First release)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While mass-produced in the late 2000s, finding this specific configuration in good condition is becoming harder for collectors of vintage City themes.
Head
Standard yellow skin tone with a printed light brown/dark tan beard, stubble, and a small smile. Does not feature dual-sided printing, consistent with 2007 standards.
Torso
Dark red sweater with a high collar print. The torso is covered by a bulky yellow life jacket accessory. Yellow hands to match skin tone. The torso printing beneath the jacket is a simple dark red knit pattern.
Legs
Solid dark blue unprinted legs. Standard hip piece. No side or back printing present.
Accessories
Includes a Dark Red knitted-style beanie (watch cap) and a bright yellow life vest (life jacket) molded piece. Depending on the set, he often came with a fishing rod or a small boat.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are Dark Red, Bright Yellow, and Dark Blue. This contrast represents the nautical/professional maritime aesthetic common in the Mid-2000s City Coast Guard line.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the head and torso. This era prioritized bold, clear graphics over the high-density fine detail found in modern figures. Print alignment is generally excellent due to the simplicity of the design.
Variants
There are several fisherman variants from this era. Some feature sand-blue legs or different beard patterns (cty0081). This specific version (cty0054) is defined by the dark red sweater and dark blue leg combo.
Condition Notes
The yellow life vest is prone to 'stress marks' (whitening of the plastic) near the side clips. The dark red beanie can exhibit teeth marks if handled by children. The beard print on the head is susceptible to fading with heavy play.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD. New (extracted from sets): $5.00 - $8.00 USD. Value is relatively low due to the high volume of Coast Guard sets produced during 2007-2008.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $10.00 (7736 Coast Guard Quad Bike) to $80.00 (7739 Coast Guard Patrol Boat & Tower).
Compatible Sets
Appears in: 7739 Coast Guard Patrol Boat & Tower, 7736 Coast Guard Quad Bike, and 7737 Coast Guard 4WD & Jet Scooter.
Character Background
A civilian fisherman or 'person in distress' for the Coast Guard theme. He serves as the primary character for the Coast Guard to rescue, providing play value for the emergency response sets.
Design Notes
Uses the 'standard' beard face that became a staple for rugged or older male characters in the City line for nearly a decade. The life vest mold is the 'chunky' version that was standard before more streamlined versions were introduced.
Similar Minifigures
cty0081 (Fisherman with life vest and different torso), cty0409 (2013 Coast Guard fisherman), and various LEGO Ideas Old Fishing Store figures.
Collectibility
Entry-level. It is a nostalgic piece for those who grew up with the 2007 Coast Guard wave, but it lacks the rarity or 'cult status' to drive high investment returns.
History
Part of the first major 'reboot' of the Coast Guard sub-theme in the 2000s, which moved away from the 4-stud wide vehicles toward the more detailed 6-stud wide standard.
Interesting Facts
Though he appears as a victim needing rescue in instruction manuals, his 'rugged' face print was so popular it was later used for forest rangers, miners, and even some Star Wars background characters (rebels).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Coast Guard harbor diorama or on a small fishing pier. Pairs well with the 2007 Coast Guard Patrol Boat (7739).
Modification Potential
Excellent. The dark red torso and beanie are highly versatile for 'Winter' or 'Lumberjack' themed MOCs. The head is a universal 'generic male' head for any City build.
Overall Assessment
A charming, classic example of the mid-2000s 'City Golden Era.' It is a solid, durable figure that captures the essence of LEGO's utility-based character design.