Police Officer - Male, Dark Blue Jacket, White Hat with Headphones, Scowl Expression
cty0379 · City
City Police · 2012
Figure ID
cty0379
Theme
City
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow head with scowling expression, angled black eyebrows, small mouth, and a faint cheek scar. Fitted with a white hard hat piece featuring molded black aviation or radio headsets.
Torso
Dark blue jacket torso over a white shirt, with black zipper, silver star badge, belt with buckle, pockets, and detailed zipper pulls. Plain dark blue arms with light gray hands.
Legs
Plain dark bluish gray or regular dark gray standard legs with matching hips.
Accessories
White construction/safety style hard hat with attached black headphones/headset piece.
Color Scheme
Dark blue, white, yellow, black, and dark gray, creating a standard law enforcement and utility look.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso featuring front details like a zipper, belt, and star badge. Head features dual-colored eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and a minor facial scar.
Variants
Appears in multiple City sets from the 2012 era with minor head variations, though this specific scowling head/torso combination is tied to early 2010s police subthemes.
Condition Notes
Prone to minor scratching on the printed torso badge and zipper. The yellow head may show signs of fading or yellowing over extended UV exposure. Hand clutch power remains stable unless heavily played with.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 USD, while new condition can reach up to $4.50 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced between $20.00 and $50.00 USD during its 2012 retail run.
Compatible Sets
4437 Police Pursuit, 4441 Police Dog Van
Character Background
Generic LEGO City police officer character representing law enforcement personnel keeping the peace in the bustling LEGO City universe.
Design Notes
Standard City-era torso design utilizing classic yellow minifigure skin tone before the widespread transition to flesh tones across non-licensed themes.
Similar Minifigures
Various other LEGO City police officers from the 2011-2013 waves featuring dark blue jackets and utility gear.
Collectibility
Low collectibility among high-end investors as it is a common mass-market figure, but highly nostalgic for fans of 2010s LEGO City.
History
Part of the 2012 LEGO City police subtheme wave, which refreshed the police force with new jacket prints and specialized headgear combining hats and headsets.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of the cheek scar on the yellow head adds a gritty, action-oriented character touch not typically found on standard background police minifigures.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for urban LEGO City dioramas, police station MOCs, or highway pursuit scenes alongside classic police cars.
Modification Potential
Easily customizable by swapping the head or legs for different civilian or law enforcement roles within MOC builds.
Overall Assessment
A classic, solid utility minifigure from the 2012 LEGO City lineup with good durability, iconic early-2010s styling, and great playability for city layouts.