Jailbreak Joe (Crook / Convict with Chest Hair)
cty0011 · City
Police · 2005
Figure ID
cty0011
Theme
City
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Uncommon. While the components were widely produced, this specific configuration appeared in the first waves of the modern City Police line and is now discontinued.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone. Features a wide, grinning expression with visible teeth, furrowed brows, and small crow's feet. It is topped with a Black Beanie (Knit Cap).
Torso
White torso with black horizontal stripes. Features a collared 'prison uniform' design with a visible tuft of chest hair at the neck. Printed with prisoner ID number '50380' on the left chest. Plain white arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Dark Stone Grey (Dark Gray) plain legs and hips. No printing present.
Accessories
In the original sets, he was often paired with a crowbar, handcuffs, or a loot sack. In the provided image, he is equipped with the standard black knit cap/beanie.
Color Scheme
Monochrome prison aesthetic: White and Black stripes with Dark Grey legs and a pop of Classic Yellow for the skin.
Printing Details
Pad printed torso front and head. No back torso printing or leg printing, which was standard for the early 2000s City line. The alignment of the stripes is typically consistent across the arm seams.
Variants
There are dozens of City crooks, but this specific 'Chest Hair' version is one of the early 'classic' designs. Later versions replaced the chest hair with undershirts or different ID numbers like '86753'.
Condition Notes
Look for fading on the black stripes of the torso. The yellow hands often suffer from 'brittle plastic' cracks at the wrist over time. The beanie can show teeth Marks if played with by children.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD (Used/Complete); $10.00 - $15.00 USD (New/Mint condition).
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $10.00 (7245 Prisoner Transport) to $90.00 (7237 Police Station) in 2005.
Compatible Sets
Set 7245 (Prisoner Transport), Set 7237 (Police Station), Set 7235 (Police Motorcycle - limited runs).
Character Background
Known colloquially as 'Jailbreak Joe,' this thief is a recurring antagonist in the LEGO City universe. He is the quintessential 'legoman' crook that defined the mid-2000s police chase aesthetic.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from 'World City' to 'LEGO City'. The inclusion of chest hair was a slightly more 'rugged' design choice than the smiley faces of the 90s.
Similar Minifigures
cty0043 (Crook with Blue Cap), cty0218 (Crook with Red Beanie), various 'Prisoner' figures from the 2010 onwards waves.
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a nostalgic staple for many '90s and 2000s kids' who grew up with the first modern City Police station.
History
Released at the relaunch of the City theme in 2005, replacing the 'World City' and 'Town' lines. This specific ID number (50380) became iconic for the era.
Interesting Facts
The prisoner number 50380 is not random; it has appeared in various forms of LEGO media. This torso is one of the few 'civilian' style torsos to feature visible body hair.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a prison cell MOC or hanging off the back of a 7245 Prisoner Transport truck.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs. The torso and beanie are universal for any 'thug' or 'burglar' character in a city diorama.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential piece of 2000s LEGO history. While not financially valuable, its design is iconic and represents a milestone in the evolution of the City theme.