Octan Racing Driver - Green Legs and Red Helmet
cty0013 · City
Town / Race · 2005
Figure ID
cty0013
Theme
City
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Common; this figure was mass-produced across several entry-level racing sets in the mid-2000s.
Head
Standard yellow head with black eyebrows, white pupils, and a slight smirk. It is topped with a red racing helmet with a trans-black visor.
Torso
White torso with a green and red 'Octan' logo, featuring a black zipper line down the center. Plain white arms with dark stone grey hands.
Legs
Solid green unprinted hips and legs.
Accessories
Red racing helmet and trans-black visor. While the user image shows a katana, that is not an original accessory for this specific figure.
Color Scheme
The signature Octan palette of white, green, and red, consistent with LEGO's long-running fictional energy brand.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front of the torso only. No back printing, arm printing, or leg printing, characteristic of the 2005 City era.
Variants
Variants include versions with different colored legs (white or red) and different helmet colors, as well as the 'Classic' 1990s version with a different zipper style.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes scratches on the trans-black visor and fading of the red 'Oc' in the Octan logo due to play wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $3.00 USD. New (extracted): $4.00 - $6.00 USD. Value is low due to high production volume.
Price (New)
Appeared in sets ranging from $3.00 (polybags) to $40.00 (trucks/stations).
Compatible Sets
7244 Speedboat; 7944 Fire Hovercraft; 10156 LEGO Truck; 7241-2 Fire Car promotional variants.
Character Background
Generic employee of Octan, LEGO's fictional oil and energy company introduced in 1992 to replace Shell branding.
Design Notes
The 2005 redesign modernized the logo from the 1990s version, adding a more detailed zipper and sharper logo text.
Similar Minifigures
cty0012 (White legs), cty0014 (Red legs), oct001 (Classic Octan Pilot).
Collectibility
Low-to-moderate; primarily collected for nostalgia or to populate City-themed race tracks and garages.
History
Octan drivers are some of the most consistent designs in LEGO history, with this specific iteration bridging the gap between 'Town' and modern 'City'.
Interesting Facts
The Octan logo was designed by Torben Rethter in 1992 because LEGO wanted to stop using real-world gas brands like Shell and Exxon.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed next to Octan gas stations (set 7993) or in a starting grid lineup with other racing minifigures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs; the Octan torso is a staple for any modern industrial MOC.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential utility minifigure. While not valuable, it is an iconic piece of LEGO branding history that is instantly recognizable to collectors.