Construction Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Gray Shirt, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Brown Horseshoe Mustache
cty0656 · City
Construction / Demolition · Released in 2015 as part of the Demolition and Construction sub-themes during a period where LEGO City moved toward higher-detail torso printing and more varied facial expressions.
Figure ID
cty0656
Theme
City
Year Released
Released in 2015 as part of the Demolition and Construction sub-themes during a period where LEGO City moved toward higher-detail torso printing and more varied facial expressions.
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced across several high-volume City sets, making it very accessible to collectors and children alike.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a unique facial print featuring furrowed brown eyebrows and a prominent brown horseshoe mustache with a small soul patch. It is a single-sided print.
Torso
Orange safety vest over a light gray button-down shirt with a collar. The vest features orange suspenders/straps and printed pocket details. Back printing includes the continuaution of the safety vest straps. The arms are white, and the hands are yellow.
Legs
Plain dark bluish gray legs with a matching dark bluish gray hip piece. No printing is present on the legs or sides.
Accessories
The specific figure shown is missing its original headgear, which is a white construction hard hat. Depending on the set, he often carried a jackhammer, shovel, or a circular saw.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are Safety Orange and Dark Bluish Gray, accented by Light Bluish Gray and White. This is the standard high-visibility palette for LEGO City utility themes.
Printing Details
Standard pad printing on the head and torso. The torso print includes fine line work for the shirt placket and pocket creases. No arm or leg printing is present, which was standard for mid-range City figures of this era.
Variants
The head (part 3626cpb1338) and torso (part 973pb2013c01) appear in various combinations. Similar variants exist with blue legs or different colored hard hats (yellow/orange).
Condition Notes
Prone to 'torso cracking' under the arms if the arms are moved frequently. The white arms may show dirt or 'flea bites' (small nicks) more easily than darker colors. The mustache print is relatively durable but can wear at the nose bridge.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $1.50 - $2.50 USD; New/Mint: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. The value is low due to high production numbers.
Price (New)
Featured in sets ranging from $10.00 (Starter Sets) to $90.00 (Demolition Site). Individually, the figure is valued at approximately $2.00 of the total set MSRP.
Compatible Sets
Appears in Set 60072 (Demolition Starter Set), 60076 (Demolition Site), and 60073 (Service Truck).
Character Background
A generic blue-collar worker within the LEGO City universe. These characters provide the 'manual labor' for the city’s expansion and are staples of the City play theme since the late 1970s Town era.
Design Notes
The torso mold uses white arms to simulate a short-sleeved shirt look under the vest, a common design technique for City worker figures to avoid the cost of dual-molded arms.
Similar Minifigures
Other Demolition workers from 2015, various LEGO City Firemen with similar vest styles, and the Series 13 CMF Carpenter.
Collectibility
Low investment potential but high 'army building' utility. Most collectors own several of these if they collect the City theme.
History
Follows the evolution of the 2000s 'World City' construction workers, moving toward the more realistic 'Demolition' sub-theme colors (moving away from bright yellow vests to orange).
Interesting Facts
The 'Horseshoe Mustache' head print has become a fan-favorite for creating 'grumpy' or 'tough guy' civilian MOCs (My Own Creations).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a construction site diorama or on a standard 2x4 gray plate. Pairs well with the 2015 Demolition Crane or Service Truck.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The dark gray legs and orange vest torso are highly versatile for custom mechanics, explorers, or dock workers.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential LEGO City staple. While not valuable, it is a high-quality, durable figure that represents the core 'building' spirit of the LEGO brand. Rated 6/10 for playability, 2/10 for rarity.