Firefighter - Black Turnout Gear, Dark Gray Hands, Smirk Head
cty0946 · City
City Fire · 2019
Figure ID
cty0946
Theme
City
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with sharp dark eyebrows, focused white pupils, and a confident smirk expression. It is dual-sided, featuring a microphone headset or alternate expression on the reverse, and uses the standard classic yellow skin tone.
Torso
Black torso featuring detailed reflective lime green and silver safety stripes, realistic radio equipment, suspenders, a utility belt buckle with pouch printing, and a fire department emblem badge on the left chest. Fitted with dark bluish-gray arms and hands.
Legs
Black hips and black legs featuring printed lime green and silver reflective safety stripes at the lower cuffs, along with detailed pocket and seam printing matching the heavy-duty turnout gear aesthetic.
Accessories
None visible in the current image, though standard accessories for this figure typically include a red firefighter helmet with a visor or a breathing apparatus/oxygen tank setup.
Color Scheme
Primarily black with high-visibility accent colors including lime green and metallic silver reflective stripes, tan utility details, and classic yellow for the head.
Printing Details
High-quality modern pad printing with crisp lines, vibrant reflective safety striping, fine metallic silver highlights, and detailed front and back torso/leg continuity.
Variants
Features minor variations across different 2019-2021 City fire sets, primarily differing in head expressions or hair/helmet choices packaged with the torso.
Condition Notes
Inspect for wear on the metallic silver and lime green printing on the torso and legs, potential fading or scratching on the yellow head piece, and clutch power on the arm and hand joints.
Estimated Value
Approximately $1.00 to $3.00 USD for a complete used figure depending on condition and whether standard headgear is included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $19.99 to $99.99 USD during the 2019 City Fire wave.
Compatible Sets
60216 Downtown Fire Brigade, 60231 Fire Chief Response Truck, 60233 Donut Shop Opening
Character Background
Represents a generic brave firefighter from the LEGO City emergency services crew, responding to structural fires, rescue operations, and disasters across the metropolis.
Design Notes
Reflects the modern LEGO City design standard of introducing highly detailed, realistic protective gear with multi-color safety striping that mirrors real-world firefighter uniforms.
Similar Minifigures
Various other LEGO City Firefighters from the 2019-2022 waves, Coast Guard personnel, and EMS workers.
Collectibility
Low collectibility among high-end investors as it is a common mass-produced city figure, but highly desirable for city builders and kids.
History
Part of the highly successful 2019 LEGO City Fire sub-theme revamp which introduced more realistic emergency uniforms and advanced equipment molds.
Interesting Facts
The reflective stripe printing technique used here mimics ANSI/ISEA high-visibility safety standards found on real modern emergency responder gear.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside LEGO City fire trucks, fire stations, or as part of a bustling urban street rescue diorama.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom city MOCs, emergency response dioramas, and purist firefighter custom minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-printed, and quintessential modern LEGO City minifigure that brings realistic detail to emergency-themed builds.