Coast Guard Diver - Lime Suit
cty0408 · City
Coast Guard · 2013, released in the second wave of Coast Guard sets
Figure ID
cty0408
Theme
City
Year Released
2013, released in the second wave of Coast Guard sets
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced and appeared in multiple retail sets during the 2013-2014 period.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone. Features a male face with a slight smirk, brown eyebrows, and light brown stubble/beard. Dual-sided printing is not present on this specific version.
Torso
Lime green torso with black wetsuit pattern. Features the Coast Guard wave logo in a white and black circle on the chest. Back printing includes basic wetsuit seams. Arms are lime green with yellow hands.
Legs
Solid black legs and hips without printing. This is the standard configuration for this diver variant.
Accessories
Includes a black diver's helmet (standard visor-less mold), a pair of black flippers, and a lime green underwater camera with a 1x1 clear round tile for the lens.
Color Scheme
A vibrant lime green and black palette reminiscent of modern safety equipment, accented by the classic yellow of the minifigure skin.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of the 2010s City era. The lime green on the torso is well-saturated and aligns perfectly with the black suit borders.
Variants
Variants of this character exist with different head prints (clean-shaven) and orange wetsuit color schemes from the 2008 Coast Guard wave.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the lime torso surface. The flippers are soft plastic and can develop stress marks or 'bite' marks if handled roughly. Check for silvering on the clear camera tile.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New/Mint: $6.00 - $8.00 USD. Individual parts are worth approximately $0.50 to $1.00 each.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $6.99 (Starter Set) up to $79.99 (Patrol Boat), making the figure easily accessible.
Compatible Sets
Set 60011 (Surfer Rescue), Set 60012 (4x4 & Diving Boat), and Set 60014 (Coast Guard Patrol).
Character Background
Generic Coast Guard diver professional. Their role is search and rescue, underwater reconnaissance, and marine hazard removal within the LEGO City coastline.
Design Notes
Introduced a modernized wetsuit aesthetic. The lime green was a bold departure from the traditional orange used in older LEGO aquatic sub-themes.
Similar Minifigures
cty0073 (2008 Diver), cty0765 (2017 Diver), and various City Great Vehicles divers.
Collectibility
Moderate to low. Primarily sought after by completionists of the City theme or those building large-scale harbor dioramas. It is not considered a high-investment piece.
History
Represents the 2013 rebranding of the Coast Guard sub-theme which focused on higher visibility colors and more specialized equipment like the lime camera mold.
Interesting Facts
The lime green camera part (6029208) was relatively unique at the time of release, as cameras were traditionally black, grey, or yellow.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an underwater vignette using trans-blue bricks or alongside the 60014 Patrol Boat. Use a clear 1x2 plate to stand the flippers flat.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs. The lime torso is popular for creating sci-fi 'hazard suits' or custom superhero outfits like 'Iron Fist' or 'Green Lantern' variants.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed City minifigure that fulfills its role perfectly. While not rare, its bright colors and specialized accessories make it a charming addition to any aquatic collection.