Coast Guard - Female with Yellow Glasses
cty0769 · City
Coast Guard · 2017
Figure ID
cty0769
Theme
City
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Uncommon; featured in mid-sized sets that are now retired.
Head
Yellow head with female face, reddish brown eyebrows, eyelashes, and large yellow-framed glasses; dual-sided showing a determined and a happy/smirking expression.
Torso
Red Coast Guard jacket with dark red shading, grey horizontal band, yellow life jacket straps, and a silver carabiner/clip printed on the left side; red arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain black legs and hips with no printing.
Accessories
Red standard motorcycle/racing helmet with a trans-clear visor. In original sets, typically accompanied by a jet ski or radio.
Color Scheme
Primary Red and Black with Yellow accents (hands, glasses, straps); a departure from the classic orange Coast Guard theme of previous years.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Features fine detail on the carabiner and jacket texture consistent with modern City standards.
Variants
The torso and head appear separately in various Coast Guard sets, but this specific configuration is documented as cty0769 from set 60164.
Condition Notes
Visors are prone to scratching; check for 'neck cracks' on the red torso and bite marks on the yellow hands. Ensure the clear visor has tension to stay open.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD; New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Value is driven by child-play rather than high-end collector speculation.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $14.99 to $29.99 (Retail MSRP).
Compatible Sets
Primary appearance: set 60164 (Sea Rescue Plane) and set 60165 (4 x 4 Response Unit).
Character Background
A generic specialist member of the LEGO City Coast Guard department, responsible for air-sea rescue missions and emergency jet ski response.
Design Notes
The 2017 sub-theme introduced the Red color scheme for the Coast Guard, moving away from the bright orange used in the 2013 wave to distinguish it from fire-rescue.
Similar Minifigures
cty0771 (Coast Guard Male), cty0768 (Coast Guard with Life Jacket), and other 'City' professionals with glasses such as various 2010s doctors or pilots.
Collectibility
Low to Moderate; primarily of interest to completionist City collectors or those building out a maritime diorama.
History
Part of the third major iteration of the Coast Guard sub-theme which began in the late 90s, was revitalized in 2008, 2013, and finally 2017.
Interesting Facts
The yellow glasses on this head piece were a popular new part for the time, often used by 'MOC' builders to create 'Hipster' or 'Modern' civilian minifigures.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dock MOC or inside a Coast Guard vessel; pairs perfectly with the 60167 Coast Guard Headquarters.
Modification Potential
The torso is excellent for custom 'Red Hood' or civilian 'Hiker' minifigures if the Coast Guard logos are obscured or ignored.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed modern City minifigure. While not financially valuable, it features great facial character and a detailed torso that represents the high water mark of City printing.