Arctic Explorer - Male, Bright Orange Parka, Dark Blue Legs
cty0892 · City
Arctic · 2018; debuted in the LEGO City Arctic sub-theme wave which emphasized exploration and prehistoric creature discovery.
Figure ID
cty0892
Theme
City
Year Released
2018; debuted in the LEGO City Arctic sub-theme wave which emphasized exploration and prehistoric creature discovery.
Rarity
Common; this figure appeared in several mass-produced sets and polybags during the 2018 cycle.
Head
Yellow head with smiling expression and orange-tinted ski goggles; includes a Bright Light Yellow messy hair piece (part 23186).
Torso
Bright Orange parka with white fur trim printing, a zipper, a blue compass logo, and blue arms with dark blue hands.
Legs
Dark Blue legs with hip printing; includes climbing harness, carabiner, and tool pocket details in orange and silver.
Accessories
As pictured, the figure is missing its primary gear; originally bundled with items like ice saws, radios, or ice axes depending on the set.
Color Scheme
Bright Orange and Dark Blue; represents high-visibility safety gear used in polar conditions.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and front of the hips; head features detailed goggle reflection highlights.
Variants
Standard version; similar figures in the wave feature different facial hair (stubble) or female face prints with the same torso.
Condition Notes
Check for silver ink rubbing on the leg printing (carabiner) and torso neck-rim cracks from head removal.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $3.00 USD; New: $4.00 - $6.00 USD. Value is low due to high production volume.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $5.99 (Polybag/Starter Set) to $119.99 (Arctic Mobile Exploration Base).
Compatible Sets
60190 Arctic Ice Glider, 60191 Arctic Exploration Team, 60195 Arctic Mobile Exploration Base, 30360 Arctic Ice Saw Polybag.
Character Background
A generic specialist explorer tasked with recovering prehistoric remains frozen in ice within the LEGO City universe.
Design Notes
The 2018 orange parka design was a modernization of the classic 2014 orange arctic gear, adding more complex utility belt details.
Similar Minifigures
cty0893 (female version), cty0490 (2014 version), and the 2023 Arctic explorers with teal accents.
Collectibility
Low; mainly collected by completionists or those building large polar dioramas.
History
Part of the third major iteration of the Arctic sub-theme (following 2000 and 2014 versions).
Interesting Facts
The 'compass' logo on the chest is a recurring emblem for LEGO's modern exploration-themed City sub-lines.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a snowy landscape MOC or alongside the 2018 Mammoth or Sabertooth Tiger figures.
Modification Potential
The orange parka is highly versatile for custom MOCs involving mountain rescue or high-altitude climbing.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed City figure that serves its purpose well but lacks the unique rarity for high-end investment.