Arctic Explorer - Female, Orange Parka, Blue Legs
cty0485 · City
Arctic · 2014 - Debuted in the Arctic sub-theme revival wave
Figure ID
cty0485
Theme
City
Year Released
2014 - Debuted in the Arctic sub-theme revival wave
Rarity
Common to Uncommon - Released in several sets during 2014-2015, now retired
Head
Yellow head with female facial features, smile, and orange tinted ski goggles; black mid-length hair piece with pony tail (part 92530)
Torso
Orange torso with parka design, white fur lining around neck and waist, blue circular Arctic patch on right chest, pocket and thermometer on left chest, and back printing
Legs
Blue legs with detailed printing of climbing harness, carabiner, and white ropes; orange hip joint
Accessories
Standard figure as pictured; compatible with ice axes, walkie-talkies, and snow dogs available in parent sets
Color Scheme
Primary: Orange and Blue; Accents: White fur, Yellow skin, and Chrome/Silver equipment details
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso (front/back) and legs (front); exceptional detail on the harness and thermometer gauge
Variants
Variations exist with different hair pieces or male heads using the same torso/legs in the 2014 wave
Condition Notes
Check for silver printing wear on the torso's zipper and harness; hair piece is prone to minor surface scratches; blue hands may show bite marks
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New: $7.00 - $10.00 USD
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from the $5.99 Arctic Icebreaker polybag to the $89.99 Arctic Base Camp
Compatible Sets
60032 Arctic Snowmobile, 60035 Arctic Outpost, 60036 Arctic Base Camp, 30310 Arctic Icebreaker Polybag
Character Background
A generic member of the LEGO City Arctic Exploration team, tasked with uncovering silver-colored prehistoric ice crystals
Design Notes
The 2014 Arctic line marked a significant detail upgrade from the 2000 Arctic theme, introducing realistic harness printing and vibrant orange/blue contrast
Similar Minifigures
cty0482 (Male version), cty0483 (Arctic Pilot), and later versions from the 2018 and 2023 Arctic waves
Collectibility
Moderate; highly desirable for fans of the City Exploration sub-themes or those building massive winter dioramas
History
Part of the second major 'Arctic' exploration wave in LEGO history; replaced the older monochromatic styles with highly technical gear designs
Interesting Facts
The 'Arctic' logo on the chest depicts a white mountain and a snowflake, which became a recurring emblem for the 2014-2015 period
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the 60034 Arctic Helicroane or in a snowy MOC using white slope bricks and translucent blue 'ice' plates
Modification Potential
The orange parka torso is popular for custom 'The Thing' (1982) movie minifigures or general winter survivalists
Overall Assessment
A solid, quintessentially LEGO City minifigure that represents the peak of 2010s-era printing detail for civilian themes