Snake Rattler
cty1040 · City
Police · 2019
Figure ID
cty1040
Theme
City
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Common; available in high-production volume City sets during 2019-2020.
Head
Yellow head with bushy gray eyebrows, horseshoe mustache, and a scowling/angry expression. Single-sided print.
Torso
White and light bluish gray striped prisoner tank top with chest hair showing at the top. Yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Plain dark bluish gray legs with no printing.
Accessories
Usually paired with a crowbar, sack, or dynamite in sets, though none are pictured here.
Color Scheme
Yellow skin tones, white and gray stripes, and dark gray pants.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on torso and face. No back torso printing or leg printing.
Variants
None known for this specific version, though the character appears in a suit in later LEGO City Adventures sets.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the plain legs and fading of the torso stripe printing if heavily played with.
Estimated Value
$1.50 - $3.00 USD used; $4.00 - $6.00 USD new/sealed condition.
Price (New)
Available in entry-level sets ranging from $9.99 to larger police stations ($99.99).
Compatible Sets
60243 Police Helicopter Chase, 60242 Police Highway Arrest, 40372 Police MF Accessory Set.
Character Background
Snake Rattler is a recurring villain from the LEGO City Adventures TV series, known for being a rough-and-tumble criminal.
Design Notes
Utilizes a humorous 'chest hair' print to convey a grizzly, tough-guy persona for the City theme.
Similar Minifigures
Vito (cty1152), Big Betty (cty1153), and various other City Police crooks with striped shirts.
Collectibility
Low-to-moderate; mainly collected by fans of the LEGO City Adventures show or Police theme completionists.
History
Introduced as part of the new wave of character-driven City sets that moved away from generic unnamed minifigures.
Interesting Facts
Despite his name, he rarely has anything to do with snakes in the sets, focusing instead on heist-style crimes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a jail cell MOC or being pursued by chase vehicles in a City layout.
Modification Potential
Excellent for generic thugs or town characters due to the versatile angry face and simple torso.
Overall Assessment
A solid, expressive antagonist for the City range with a distinctive look, though it lacks high-end collector value.