Skater Boy (White Hoodie and Lime Cap)
cty0004 · City
Town / Sports · 2005 - Debut year for the City theme rebranding.
Figure ID
cty0004
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - Debut year for the City theme rebranding.
Rarity
Common - This figure appeared in multiple entry-level sets and polybags during the mid-2000s.
Head
Classic yellow skin tone with a wide-eyed smile, showing white teeth and orange-brown freckles. Single-sided print.
Torso
White torso with a light blue vest/hoodie print over a yellow t-shirt. The print includes a front pocket and zipper details. Arms are white with yellow hands.
Legs
Standard solid blue legs (non-printed) with a blue hip piece.
Accessories
Lime green short-brimmed baseball cap (worn sideways). Often originally packaged with a blue or red skateboard or a BMX bike.
Color Scheme
A vibrant mix of white, blue, yellow, and lime green, typical of the high-contrast aesthetic used in the 2005 City line.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the head and torso front only. The line work is bold but lacks the back printing and arm printing found in modern LEGO standards.
Variants
The head with freckles is very common and used on many children's figures; variants of this 'character' exist with different colored hoodies (red or blue).
Condition Notes
The white torso is prone to yellowing if exposed to sunlight. Check for cracks in the white arms and 'bite marks' on the soft plastic lime cap.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.00 - $3.00, New: $5.00 - $8.00. Most value is tied to nostalgic appeal rather than rarity.
Price (New)
$3.00 - $10.00 depending on whether it was in a polybag or a small vehicle set.
Compatible Sets
7241 Fire Car, 7280 Straight & Crossroad, 7200 Fire Truck, and various 2005-2006 City sets.
Character Background
A generic 'youth' or 'skater' character designed to populate the modern LEGO City, representing the active lifestyle sub-themes of the era.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from 'World City' to the standard 'City' theme, utilizing the new (at the time) lime green color more prominently.
Similar Minifigures
cty0001 (Skater with Red Hoodie), cty0081 (Skater with Grey Hoodie), and typical Series 6 Skater Girl CMF.
Collectibility
Low to Moderate - Highly collectible for 'City' completionists or those who grew up in the mid-2000s, but not a high-ticket investment item.
History
Part of the foundational wave of the 'City' theme rollout that replaced the more experimental 'World City' line in 2005.
Interesting Facts
The 'freckled smile' face used here is one of the most prolific 'child' faces in LEGO history, appearing in hundreds of sets since its introduction.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for a skate park MOC or a city sidewalk scene. Displays well next to classic 2005-era City vehicles.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; the torso is a versatile 'casual' piece and the lime cap is a useful accent for modern civilian figures.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2005 City minifigure. While simple and inexpensive, it captures the 'Golden Age' of the modern City theme's beginning.