Coast Guard Diver - Orange Suit
cty0768 · City
Coast Guard · 2017
Figure ID
cty0768
Theme
City
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced across several mid-range sets within the 2017 Coast Guard wave, making it widely available on the secondary market.
Head
Yellow head with black eyes and a slight smirk/grin. Standard modern LEGO face. It also features a white diver's helmet (part 30360) with a Trans-Light Blue visor.
Torso
Orange torso with bright light orange zipper and safety vest printing. Features a dark red life vest pattern with a gold Coast Guard badge on the left side. Dark gray hands and orange arms.
Legs
Orange legs with a dark gray hip piece. No printing on the front or sides of the legs.
Accessories
Trans-Light Blue visor, Dark Stone Gray breathing apparatus/oxygen tank (part 30620), and two Orange flippers/fins (part 2599a).
Color Scheme
Mainly Bright Orange for visibility (accurate to real-world rescue gear), accented by Dark Red, Yellow, and Dark Stone Gray.
Printing Details
Standard City-level printing. Detail is high on the torso with front and back printing (back features the life vest straps and 'COAST GUARD' text). Pad printing is crisp and well-aligned.
Variants
Several similar Coast Guard figures exist from 2008 and 2013, but this 2017 variant is distinguished by the specific red vest design and the gold badge icon.
Condition Notes
Visor is prone to scratching. Check for stress marks on the flipper clips and 'clutch power' on the oxygen tank neck ring.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD; New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Individual parts such as the orange flippers are worth approximately $0.20 each.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $20 to $120. As a CMF-style figure, its value is roughly $4.00 of the total set value.
Compatible Sets
60163 Coast Guard Starter Set, 60165 4 x 4 Response Unit, 60166 Heavy-Duty Rescue Helicopter, 60167 Coast Guard Headquarters.
Character Background
Generic City emergency responder. Part of the 2017 sub-theme following the rescue of stranded sailors and shipwrecked individuals.
Design Notes
The use of the newer oxygen tank mold which allows the helmet to sit flush over the breathing tube is a hallmark of this era of City design.
Similar Minifigures
cty0408 Coast Guard Diver (2013), cty0073 Coast Guard Diver (2008), and various Deep Sea Explorers.
Collectibility
Moderate to Low. While essential for a complete City layout, it is not a high-value 'chase' figure for investors.
History
Represents the third major redesign of the LEGO Coast Guard aesthetic, moving toward a more vibrant orange and red palette compared to the older white/blue sets.
Interesting Facts
The orange flippers are relatively common now but were once quite rare in the early 2000s before the City Divers and Coast Guard refreshes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 2017 Coast Guard Headquarters scene or on a blue baseplate representing water with the 60163 starter boat.
Modification Potential
Excellent for underwater MOCs. The torso can be used for any search and rescue character or an orange-suit astronaut custom.
Overall Assessment
A solid, functional City minifigure that perfectly captures the play-action theme of sea rescue. High durability and classic LEGO charm.