Police Officer (Duke DeTain - Shirt with Tie and Gold Badge)
cty1040 · City
Police / Sky Police · 2019 (Debuted in the Sky Police Air Base set)
Figure ID
cty1040
Theme
City
Year Released
2019 (Debuted in the Sky Police Air Base set)
Rarity
Common. This specific torso and head combination appeared in several high-volume LEGO City sets between 2019 and 2021.
Head
Yellow head with light brown stubble, a slight smirk/smile, and dark brown eyebrows. It is a standard modern male city head, often associated with the character Duke DeTain.
Torso
White torso with a dark red tie, gold shield badge, two pockets, epaulets (shoulder rank), and a tan belt with a radio/handcuffs pouch. White arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain black legs. They are standard non-printed legs with black hips.
Accessories
The figure in the image is missing its original accessories, which usually include a white police cap or a dark brown hair piece (part 23186) and occasionally handcuffs.
Color Scheme
Primary white and black with red (tie), tan (belt), and metallic gold (badge) accents. Classic law enforcement aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front. Features crisp lines on the tie and badge. No back torso printing or leg printing on this specific version (cty1040).
Variants
There are over 20 variants of Duke DeTain including versions in tactical gear, pilot suits, prison jumpsuits, and updated uniforms with blue shirts.
Condition Notes
Look for neck cracks on the white torso and silvering on the gold badge print. White plastic is prone to yellowing if exposed to UV light. The yellow hands may show teeth marks from play.
Estimated Value
$1.50 - $3.00 USD for used complete; approximately $0.50 - $1.00 for the loose figure in the current state shown.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $9.99 (Starter Sets) to $89.99 (Air Base), making the individual figure value low at retail.
Compatible Sets
60210 Sky Police Air Base, 60242 Police Highway Arrest, 40372 Police MF Accessory Set.
Character Background
Duke DeTain is the lead protagonist and hero of the 'LEGO City Adventures' animated series. He is depicted as a brave, slightly dramatic, but highly competent officer.
Design Notes
The torso print (6262141) was a mainstay for the 'Sky Police' era of City, moving away from the more traditional dark blue uniforms to a formal white shirt appearance.
Similar Minifigures
cty1027 (Tactical Duke), cty0948 (Classic Police), cty1136 (Police Captain).
Collectibility
Low. While the character is popular with children, the high production numbers and lack of exclusive parts make it a bulk-bin staple rather than a high-value investment.
History
Launched as part of the 2019 reboot of LEGO City which introduced named characters and a TV show tie-in to increase brand engagement.
Interesting Facts
Duke DeTain is the first LEGO City character to have a consistent 'canon' name and personality across multiple years of sets and media.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a City Police Station MOC or alongside other named characters from the City Adventures series like Freya McCloud.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The white tie torso is very versatile for making custom pilots, security guards, or transit workers.
Overall Assessment
A standard, solid play-scale minifigure. It represents the modern era of LEGO City well but lacks the unique rarity for high-end collectors.