City Worker / Maintenance Man (Medium Blue Shirt with Overalls)
cty0015 · City
Construction / Maintenance · 2005 - 2007 (First appeared in City set line reboot)
Figure ID
cty0015
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - 2007 (First appeared in City set line reboot)
Rarity
Common; this figure was widely distributed in several entry-level City and Town sets during the mid-2000s.
Head
Yellow head with sweating expression, furrowed black eyebrows, and a small smirk. This head print (ID 3626bpb0179) is iconic for 'hard-working' characters.
Torso
Medium Blue torso featuring printed Blue overalls with a pocket, a pen, and silver buckles on the straps. Yellow hands and Medium Blue arms.
Legs
Plain Blue standard-height legs without printing.
Accessories
Missing in image; typically paired with a Grey construction helmet (30105) and tools such as a wrench (3959) or a jackhammer.
Color Scheme
A palette of Medium Blue and bright Blue, accented by yellow skin and silver buckles. This scheme is standard for 2000s-era City utility workers.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the torso and one side of the head. No back printing or leg printing, characteristic of the era's budget constraints for City figures.
Variants
Variations of this worker exist with different head prints (no sweat) and different colored shirts (e.g., Orange or Dark Blue), but this specific Med Blue version is very consistent.
Condition Notes
Main area of concern is the 'cluch power' of the arms at the shoulder and the neck stud. The yellow hands often suffer from bite marks or hairline cracks in the wrist socket.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $3.00 USD. New: Rarely sold individually as 'new' outside of sealed sets, but valued around $5.00 USD in mint condition.
Price (New)
N/A - Primarily came in sets ranging from $10.00 (7242) to $90.00 (7994).
Compatible Sets
7242 Street Sweeper, 7994 LEGO City Harbour, 7733 Truck & Forklift, and 7248 Digger.
Character Background
A generic blue-collar worker representing the essential labor force of LEGO City. He is often depicted as a mechanic, dock worker, or street sweeper operator.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from the 'Jack Stone' era back to classic Minifigure proportions with more detailed, expressive facial printing compared to the 'Classic Smile'.
Similar Minifigures
cty0059 (Construction Worker), cty0001 (Police Officer from same era), and various Service Crew members from the 2005-2010 range.
Collectibility
Low to Moderate; while not an investment piece, many adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) seek these for nostalgic 'Town' displays or to populate large City MOCs.
History
Part of the 2005 'City' relaunch which replaced the 'World City' line. This torso design remained a staple for generic worker figures for nearly five years.
Interesting Facts
The 'sweating' head was one of the first times LEGO portrayed physical exertion through facial printing in a non-licensed theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a construction site diorama or next to a 6-wide LEGO City vehicle from the mid-2000s. Use a simple light grey baseplate to simulate concrete.
Modification Potential
Extremely high for 'purist' customs; the torso is perfect for mechanics, farmers, or painters. The head is frequently used for stressed office worker characters.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential utility minifigure. While it lacks the complexity of modern dual-molded figures, its charm lies in its era-defining simplicity and role-play versatility.