ACU Trooper - Dark Blue Cap, Light Bluish Gray Tactical Vest with ACU Logo
jw002 · Jurassic World
Jurassic World (2015 Wave) · 2015
Figure ID
jw002
Theme
Jurassic World
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common
Head
Light nougat flesh tone, male dual-sided face printing (one side with a determined/neutral expression, reverse side with a frightened or open-mouth shouting expression), brown hair visible beneath the cap molding.
Torso
Dark blue arms and black hands, wearing a light bluish gray tactical armor vest piece over a dark blue torso with white ACU lettering and pockets printed on the front. The torso underneath features utility printing.
Legs
Light bluish gray legs with dark blue and black belt, straps, and pouch printing.
Accessories
Dark blue baseball cap and a light bluish gray tactical utility vest (armor piece).
Color Scheme
Dark blue, light bluish gray, black, and light nougat flesh tone.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring sharp contrasting white text 'ACU' on the chest armor and detailed tactical strap/pouch patterns on the legs. Dual-sided facial expressions.
Variants
There are a few different ACU Trooper variations in the 2015 Jurassic World line differing mainly in face prints, hair pieces, and cap colors.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the glossy dark blue cap, torso armor rubbing, and potential scuffing on the light bluish gray leg printing.
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originated in sets ranging from 20.00 USD to 130.00 USD in 2015.
Compatible Sets
75901 Raptor Escape, 75914 T. rex Tracker, 75918 T. Rex Tracker (variants or similar sets from 2015 Jurassic World wave).
Character Background
Asset Containment Unit (ACU) troopers are security guards employed by InGen to maintain order, secure dinosaur enclosures, and recapture escaped dinosaurs on Isla Nublar in the Jurassic World film.
Design Notes
Features a specialized molded tactical armor vest that fits over the standard minifigure neck, a popular design choice for military and security-themed LEGO figures in the 2010s.
Similar Minifigures
Other Jurassic World security and ACU personnel from the 2015 and subsequent waves.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Jurassic World completionists and military/security minifigure customizers.
History
Released alongside the relaunch of the Jurassic Park franchise under the Jurassic World banner in 2015, marking the debut of the ACU theme in LEGO form.
Interesting Facts
ACU is an acronym for Asset Containment Unit, the tactical response team tasked with handling prehistoric threats in the Jurassic World park.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside LEGO dinosaurs like the Velociraptor or T. rex to recreate containment breach scenes from the 2015 film.
Modification Potential
The tactical vest and generic military-style printing make this figure highly versatile for modern city, military, or sci-fi MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed troop-builder figure with great tactical gear and distinct branding that captures the aesthetic of the Jurassic World security forces well.