Police - City Jacket with Badge, Dark Blue Legs, White Helmet
cty0009 · City
Police · 2005 - This figure was part of the initial transition from 'World City' to the modern 'City' theme, representing a more realistic and detailed approach to law enforcement figures.
Figure ID
cty0009
Theme
City
Year Released
2005 - This figure was part of the initial transition from 'World City' to the modern 'City' theme, representing a more realistic and detailed approach to law enforcement figures.
Rarity
Common - This specific torso and head combination was widely distributed across several core City Police sets in the mid-2000s, making it easily accessible to collectors of that era.
Head
Standard yellow minifigure head with 'Standard Smile' (two black dots for eyes and a curved black line for the mouth). It features a White Motorcycle/Standard Helmet with a Trans-Black Visor.
Torso
Sand Blue Torso with a zipper jacket pattern. Features include a silver police badge on the left chest, two zipper pockets at the bottom, and a dark blue shirt visible under the collar. Arms are sand blue with yellow hands.
Legs
Plain Dark Blue legs with a Dark Blue hip piece. No printing is present on the legs.
Accessories
Includes a White Helmet (part 2446) and a Trans-Black Visor (part 2447). Depending on the specific set, he often came with a police motorcycle or handcuffs.
Color Scheme
A professional mix of Sand Blue and Dark Blue, accented by the classic LEGO yellow for the skin and a clean white for the helmet.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso with crisp lines for the zippers and badge. The printing is limited to the front of the torso. The facial features are standard early-2000s pad printing.
Variants
Variations of this officer exist with different headgear (caps instead of helmets) or different facial expressions (such as sunglasses or stubble), but the sand blue jacket remains the identifying feature of this era's police line.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the Trans-Black visor and torso side-cracking. The sand blue color is relatively stable and does not yellow as easily as white or light gray.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $3.00 USD. New: $5.00 - $8.00 USD. Value is mostly sentimental or for army building rather than high-end investment.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $10.00 (Motorcycle sets) to $90.00 (Police Stations). It was not sold as an individual CMF.
Compatible Sets
Appears in sets 7235 (Police Motorcycle), 7237 (Police Station), 7743 (Police Command Center), and 7245 (Prisoner Transport).
Character Background
A generic City Police officer. These figures represent the backbone of the LEGO City infrastructure, designed to provide play value in chasing 'Crooks' and maintaining order in a LEGO town.
Design Notes
The sand blue jacket was a significant departure from the classic black or white police uniforms of the 1980s and 90s, aiming for a modern, 'real-world' aesthetic found in modern European and US police forces.
Similar Minifigures
Similar to cty0011 (same torso but with a police cap) and the World City police variations that preceded it (e.g., air001).
Collectibility
Moderate. While common, they are essential for collectors who want a complete '2005-era' City layout. They are frequent 'nostalgia' buys for those who grew up with the 2005 City relaunch.
History
2005 was a pivotal year where LEGO rebranded 'Town' and 'World City' into simply 'City'. This figure was one of the faces of that marketing campaign.
Interesting Facts
This torso was so popular it remained in production for nearly 6 years across various set types, becoming one of the most recognizable police designs in LEGO history.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a 1x2 brick atop a 1970s or 2000s style Police Motorcycle (part 52035) to showcase the helmet and visor combination.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' MOCs. The sand blue arms and torso are great for making custom mechanics or civilian jackets by swapping the head to obscure the badge.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2000s LEGO City minifigure. It lacks the complex printing of modern 2020+ figures but offers a clean, nostalgic, and durable design that stands the test of time.