Police - Dark Blue Suit, White Helmet with Trans-Brown Visor, Sunglasses
cop040 · City
Police · 2005 - 2011 (Multiple sets)
Figure ID
cop040
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - 2011 (Multiple sets)
Rarity
Common; this figure was widely distributed in numerous City sets during the mid-to-late 2000s.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with printed silver aviator sunglasses and a smirk. It is topped with a standard white motorcycle helmet and a trans-brown visor.
Torso
Dark blue torso with silver zipper, gold police badge, and a gold 'E' belt buckle print. The arms are dark blue with grey hands.
Legs
Plain dark blue legs without printing.
Accessories
Includes a white motorcycle helmet (part 2446) and a trans-brown visor (part 2447). No hand-held accessories are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
Primary Dark Blue with white, gold, and silver accents. The skin tone is classic LEGO yellow.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the torso and one side of the head. No back torso printing or leg printing, characteristic of mid-2000s City figures.
Variants
Variants exist with different head prints (white shades vs silver) and different colored visors (trans-blue vs trans-brown).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the visor hinge clips on the helmet which can snap, and scratches on the visor surface. Silver printing on sunglasses can rub off over time.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.00 - $2.00 USD; New: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. This is a very affordable figure due to high production volume.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $10.00 (7235 Police Motorcycle) to $90.00 (7744 Police Headquarters).
Compatible Sets
Appears in sets 7235, 7744, 7237, 7245, 7743, and 7210 among others.
Character Background
A generic City police officer/motorcycle patrolman. Part of the first major 'reboot' of the LEGO City line away from the World City era.
Design Notes
The gold 'E' on the belt buckle is a signature detail of this specific torso era. This was the transition period before LEGO introduced back-printing as a standard.
Similar Minifigures
Other mid-2000s police officers like cop039, cop001, and the variants from the 2008 Police Headquarters set.
Collectibility
Low individual collectibility, but highly useful for army building or completing older City displays.
History
Debuted in 2005 with the launch of the 'City' theme name, replacing the 'World City' and 'Town Jr.' styles with a more uniform look.
Interesting Facts
This specific face print with the silver shades is one of the most reused faces in LEGO City history for pilots and police.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a black LEGO motorcycle (part 52035) or next to a white police cruiser from the 2005-2010 era.
Modification Potential
Excellent base for generic security or pilot figures. Parts are highly interchangeable with other City gear.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2000s LEGO City figure. While not rare, it is a sturdy, well-designed piece of LEGO history that defined the aesthetic of a generation.