Police Officer - Light Blue Shirt, Dark Brown Stetson Hat
cty0073 · City
Police · 2005
Figure ID
cty0073
Theme
City
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple black eyes, a small smiling mouth, and no dual-sided printing. Standard yellow coloration.
Torso
Light blue torso with a police uniform printing featuring a dark blue tie, a gold star sheriff badge on the left chest, pocket outlines, and a utility belt with a radio printed at the waist. Yellow hands and arms.
Legs
Solid dark blue standard unprinted legs with matching dark blue hips.
Accessories
Dark brown Stetson-style cowboy/police hat.
Color Scheme
Light blue, dark blue, yellow, and dark brown, standard for mid-2000s LEGO City police department sets.
Printing Details
Simple 2000s era pad printing on the torso front only. Clean alignment, basic black linework with light blue and gold accents.
Variants
Appears in multiple variations across the 2000s City line with slight updates to hat colors and face prints, but this specific light blue torso variant represents the classic mid-2000s aesthetic.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the light blue torso, scratching on the classic yellow face print, and bite marks or looseness on the dark brown hat piece.
Estimated Value
USD $1.00 to $2.50 depending on used condition completeness.
Price (New)
Originally included in standard mid-2000s LEGO City sets ranging from $10 to $50.
Compatible Sets
7236 Police Car, 7237 Police Station, 7245 Prisoner Transport
Character Background
Generic LEGO City police officer representing law enforcement personnel across various police station and patrol vehicle sets during the mid-2000s wave of LEGO City.
Design Notes
Features the classic molded Stetson hat which was a staple of early LEGO City police figures before being updated in later eras with more detailed printing and dual-molded helmets.
Similar Minifigures
Other 2000s LEGO City police officers with light blue uniform shirts and various hat styles.
Collectibility
Low collectibility value as an individual figure due to high production runs and mass availability in standard City sets.
History
Represents the transition period of LEGO City in the mid-2000s when town sets were officially rebranded under the modern 'City' banner with more detailed torso prints than their 1990s Town predecessors.
Interesting Facts
The dark brown Stetson hat piece has been a favorite among LEGO Western and City builders alike since its introduction.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside classic mid-2000s LEGO City police vehicles and station buildings on a standard blue or gray baseplate.
Modification Potential
High potential for custom MOC city builds, dioramas, or mixing parts with modern flesh-toned heads for custom police forces.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic, common, and essential troop-builder minifigure for any classic mid-2000s LEGO City layout, offering great durability and timeless appeal.