City Construction Worker - Blue Overalls, Red Hard Hat, Gray Beard
cty0536 · City
Construction / Demolition · 2015
Figure ID
cty0536
Theme
City
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common; this figure was widely distributed in several high-volume entry-level sets and starter packs during the mid-2010s City wave.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a smile, black eyes, white pupils, and a dark stone gray full beard and mustache. It is a single-sided head part.
Torso
Blue torso with a vibrant blue jacket/overalls print. Features include orange reflective safety stripes, two chest pockets, a light gray undershirt, and a small red pen in the top left pocket. Blue arms with yellow hands.
Legs
Standard solid blue legs and hips without printing.
Accessories
Red hard hat (Construction Helmet) and a dual-piece black jackhammer with a detachable handle. The jackhammer is a standard assembly for this sub-theme.
Color Scheme
A primary color palette of blue (legs/torso) and yellow (head/hands), accented by a bright red hat and orange safety stripes.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the torso front only. The head features high-quality facial hair printing. There is no printing on the back of the torso or the legs, which was standard for basic City figures in 2015.
Variants
Frequently found with different headpieces or different colored hard hats (yellow/orange) in other sets. The beard print is the defining characteristic of this specific variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the silver/orange torso printing. Check for 'neck cracks' in the blue torso and bite marks on the red hard hat, which was a common play accessory.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $2.50 USD; New: $3.00 - $4.00 USD. This is a budget-friendly figure for army building.
Price (New)
Originally released in sets ranging from $9.99 (Starter Sets) to $89.99 (Demolition Site).
Compatible Sets
Set 60072 (Demolition Starter Set), Set 60076 (Demolition Site), and Set 60097 (City Square).
Character Background
A generic City worker representing the demolition and construction crews of the LEGO City universe. These characters are the 'backbone' of the City theme, appearing in various media like LEGO City Undercover.
Design Notes
Uses the updated 'beard' print that moved away from the more blocky 2000s styles toward a more refined, contemporary look. The blue jumpsuit is a direct homage to classic 80s/90s Town maintenance workers.
Similar Minifigures
cty0540 (Construction Worker with orange vest), cty0535 (Female Construction Worker), and various classic Town maintenance figures.
Collectibility
Low individual value but high utility for City diorama builders. It is a staple for collectors of the 'Everyday Life' aspect of LEGO.
History
Part of the 2015 'Demolition' sub-theme which introduced more specialized construction equipment and more detailed worker facial expressions than previous years.
Interesting Facts
The jackhammer accessory is actually made of two separate LEGO pieces (a nozzle and a body) to allow it to be gripped in different poses.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a construction MOC, using the jackhammer on a cracked gray baseplate to simulate road work.
Modification Potential
Highly versatile; the torso and legs can be used for any blue-uniformed profession such as a mechanic, plumber, or pilot by swapping the head and hat.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 'bread and butter' LEGO figure. While not a high-value collector's item, it is a high-quality, durable figure with a classic aesthetic that fits perfectly in any LEGO City collection.