Arctic Pilot / Ice Explorer
cty0536 · City
Arctic · 2014
Figure ID
cty0536
Theme
City
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow head with furrowed eyebrows, smirk, and stubble, single-sided or dual-sided printing standard for the era.
Torso
Orange parka jacket with white faux-fur trim collar, zipper, utility pockets, and a round polar emblem.
Legs
Orange matching legs with detailed side and front printing showing snow pants, straps, and pockets.
Accessories
None visible in the image, though originally issued with winter hats or hoods.
Color Scheme
Bright orange, white, and dark blue hands, standard classic yellow skin.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on torso, hips, and legs with sharp lines and detailed metallic silver zipper accents.
Variants
Appears in multiple Arctic sub-theme sets from 2014 with minor variations in headgear.
Condition Notes
Good overall condition, missing hair or helmet piece, slight wear on blue hands.
Estimated Value
3 to 5 USD complete, around 2 USD for the torso and legs as shown.
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 10 to 85 USD in 2014.
Compatible Sets
60032 Arctic Snowmobile, 60033 Arctic Ice Crawler, 60035 Arctic Outpost, 60036 Arctic Base Camp
Character Background
Generic LEGO City explorer character tasked with unearthing frozen prehistoric creatures and ice-locked artifacts in remote polar regions.
Design Notes
Part of the popular 2014 LEGO City Arctic revival wave, introducing vibrant orange cold-weather gear to contrast with white snow landscapes.
Similar Minifigures
City Arctic Explorer from the 2018 sub-theme wave and modern Arctic exploration variants.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among City collectors, especially for complete sets, but common as an individual figure.
History
LEGO has revisited the Arctic theme multiple times, notably in 2000, 2014, and 2018, steadily increasing print detail.
Interesting Facts
The orange parka design was specially chosen by LEGO designers to make the minifigures stand out vividly against white snow backgrounds in play scenarios.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a white or translucent blue baseplate to mimic an arctic ice shelf alongside snowmobiles or huskies.
Modification Potential
Great for custom polar MOCs, post-apocalyptic scavenger builds, or mountain rescue scenarios.
Overall Assessment
A fun, brightly colored City minifigure with great torso and leg detail, though missing its essential headgear in this specific photo.