Mixed/Mismatched Figure (Dwarf Guard Torso with Trucker Hat)
Custom / Incomplete · LEGO Mixed
Assorted Themes (Fantasy Era / City / Town) · 2007-2015 (Parts era)
Figure ID
Custom / Incomplete
Theme
LEGO Mixed
Year Released
2007-2015 (Parts era)
Rarity
Common (as individual parts); Rare (as a specific set-complete figure)
Head
Yellow head with bushy ginger/brown mutton chops and mustache, snarling expression. Commonly associated with LEGO Castle Dwarves or miners.
Torso
Light Bluish Gray Torso Castle Dwarf / Viking Chain Mail with Copper Buckle Belt and Straps. From the Fantasy Era (2007-2009).
Legs
Plain Reddish Brown unprinted legs.
Accessories
White and Red Trucker Hat with Raven/Bird Logo. This piece originally belongs to figures like the City Forest Police or Truck Drivers.
Color Scheme
Gray, Reddish Brown, Yellow, and Red/White. It is a clashing fantasy-modern mix.
Printing Details
Torso features detailed chainmail and leather strap pad printing. Head has detailed facial hair. Printing quality suggests mid-2000s standard.
Variants
The torso belongs to the 'Dwarf Guard' (cas364). The head is the standard Dwarf head (3626bpb0258).
Condition Notes
Check for neck cracks on the torso and 'play wear' on the head printing. The hat looks to be in good condition with clear printing.
Estimated Value
Total value approximately $3.00 - $5.00 USD. Individual parts are worth more than the assembled 'custom' figure.
Price (New)
N/A; comprised of parts from sets ranging from $10 to $100 original RRP.
Compatible Sets
Torso: 7036 Dwarves' Mine, 7048 Troll Warship. Hat: 4432 Garbage Truck, 60059 Logging Truck.
Character Background
This is a 'franken-figure' combining a medieval fantasy warrior's body with modern urban civilian headgear.
Design Notes
The torso represents LEGO's 'Fantasy Era' shift towards more detailed armor textures and complex overlapping strap designs.
Similar Minifigures
Official Dwarf Guard (cas364), City Trucker (cty0284), various Castle miners.
Collectibility
Low as a whole; Moderate for the individual Castle: Fantasy Era torso and head parts which are nostalgic for collectors.
History
Represents the 'bin find' era where children mixed City and Castle themes during play in the late 2000s.
Interesting Facts
The hat logo is often mistaken for a squirrel but is actually a bird/raven design used in several City sub-themes.
Display Suggestions
Disassemble to restore the original Dwarf Guard or use in a 'Modern Dwarf' MOC (My Own Creation).
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' mashups; the torso is a great base for any mercenary or blacksmith character.
Overall Assessment
This is a mismatched figure of low collector value as-is, but contains desirable individual components from the popular 2007 Castle line.