Duke DeTain - Blue Sweater
cty1040 · City
Police / Seasonal (Advent Calendar) · 2019
Figure ID
cty1040
Theme
City
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon. This specific version was exclusive to the 2019 Advent Calendar, though the character appears in many other City sets in police uniform.
Head
Yellow skin, black sunglasses with white reflections, thick black eyebrows, and a wide-toothed grin. It features a black textured hair piece (part 25974).
Torso
Blue sweater (ugly Christmas sweater style) featuring a pixelated tan bear wearing a police hat, surrounded by white snowflakes and a decorative border pattern at the bottom. Blue arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain dark bluish gray legs with no printing.
Accessories
In its original set (60235), it typically includes a walkie-talkie or handcuffs, though the figure is shown here without them.
Color Scheme
A vibrant palette of Blue (torso), Dark Bluish Gray (legs), and Yellow (skin), accented by the tan bear graphic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and head. The torso graphic is highly detailed to mimic a knit pattern. No back or leg printing.
Variants
Duke DeTain has over 15 variants, mostly in police uniforms or prison jumpsuits. This 'casual' sweater version is unique to this specific year's advent release.
Condition Notes
Watch for scratches on the sunglasses print and 'neck rub' on the blue torso. The black hairpiece can show dust easily due to its deep texture.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD used; $7.00 - $10.00 USD new/unassembled. Value is stable as he is a named character from the 'City Adventures' series.
Price (New)
Included in set 60235 (City Advent Calendar 2019) which retailed for $29.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
Set 60235: City Advent Calendar (2019).
Character Background
Duke DeTain is the heroic lead police officer from the 'LEGO City Adventures' animated series, known for being a 'super-cop' who sometimes takes his job too seriously.
Design Notes
The bear on the sweater is a meta-reference to the LEGO City bear mascot, designed in a '8-bit' style to look like a knitted pattern.
Similar Minifigures
Other City characters in festive sweaters such as Harl Hubbs (cty1184) or the various festive versions of city residents in other advent calendars.
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors of LEGO City usually want at least one version of each named character; the 'ugly sweater' variant is a popular niche for seasonal collectors.
History
First debuted in 2019 as part of the launch for the LEGO City Adventures TV tie-in sets. This was the first 'holiday' version of the character.
Interesting Facts
The same torso piece appeared on a generic 'Boy' minifigure in some LEGOLAND building activities, but it is primarily recognized as Duke's off-duty attire.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for a winter village scene or a police station 'holiday party' MOC. Looks best standing next to a LEGO Christmas tree.
Modification Potential
The torso is excellent for custom 'ugly sweater' figures for any yellow-skinned character. The head is a generic 'cool guy' face useful for City MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A charming, character-driven variant of a City staple. It rates highly for its unique torso print and the crossover appeal of the Duke DeTain character.