Gold Construction Worker (Mr. Gold - Movie Variant / Emmet - Metallic Hard Hat)
cty0481 (Base) / tlm002 (Head) · City / The LEGO Movie
Construction / General City · 2014 (Context: The LEGO Movie Promotional Wave)
Figure ID
cty0481 (Base) / tlm002 (Head)
Theme
City / The LEGO Movie
Year Released
2014 (Context: The LEGO Movie Promotional Wave)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare (Partial Assembly). The physical gold hard hat is a highly sought-after component often separated from specific polybags.
Head
Standard Grinning Male with Brown Stubble and Eyebrows. Features a dual-sided head with a nervous/scared expression on the reverse side. Traditional yellow skin tone.
Torso
Orange Safety Vest with Reflective Stripes. High-visibility orange base with silver metallic vertical stripes and a dark stone grey belt with tools printed on the waistline. Light Bluish Gray arms and reddish-brown hands.
Legs
Plain Orange Legs. Standard unprinted hip and leg assembly matching the primary safety vest color.
Accessories
Metallic Gold Hard Hat (Part 3833 in Pearl Gold). This is the standout accessory, mimicking the ultra-rare 'Mr. Gold' CMF figure's aesthetic but used here as a promotional or 'golden' version of a standard worker.
Color Scheme
Bright Orange primary with Pearl Gold and Light Bluish Gray accents. Reddish Brown hands represent gloves or skin tone depending on the set context.
Printing Details
Standard City-level pad printing. The torso features high detail for the tool belt and reflective texture. No arm or leg printing is present on this specific model.
Variants
Multiple variations of this worker exist with different headpieces; this specific version utilizes the 'Emmet' style head paired with the rare Metallic Gold hat.
Condition Notes
The metallic gold coating on the hat is prone to silvering (wearing off at the top stud). Check for torso cracks under the arms and neck-wear from the hat's tight clutch power.
Estimated Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD used. The Gold Hard Hat alone accounts for a significant portion of this value ($3-$6) due to collectors using it for 'Mr. Gold' tributes.
Price (New)
Originally found in small polybags ($3.99-$4.99) or as part of larger City sets ranging from $19.99 to $99.99.
Compatible Sets
70818 (Double-Decker Couch), 30227 (Police Watercraft Polybag - Variant), 60072 (Demolition Starter Set).
Character Background
This figure represents a high-visibility construction worker from the LEGO City universe. During 'The LEGO Movie' era, many orange-clad workers were released to supplement the 'Piece of Resistance' storyline involving Emmet Brickowski.
Design Notes
The use of Pearl Gold for the hard hat was a design choice to celebrate the popularity of the 'Gold' chasing sub-culture following the 2013 release of the Series 10 Mr. Gold figure.
Similar Minifigures
Emmet Brickowski (tlm002), Mr. Gold (col10-17), Series 13 Construction Worker (col13-2).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a 'gateway' collectible for fans who want a golden element without the $5,000 price tag of an official Mr. Gold figure.
History
Construction workers have been a staple of LEGO since 1978. This 2014-era version represents the peak of detail for 'Standard' city workers before moving into more specialized demolition sub-themes.
Interesting Facts
The gold hard hat is often swapped by fans onto other figures to create 'Legendary' status characters in their MOCs. It was one of the first times a metallic gold headwear piece was mass-produced for the City line.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 'Golden' row along with other trophy-style minifigures, or on a construction-themed MOC using the 32x32 gray baseplate.
Modification Potential
High. The torso and legs are generic enough to be used for any rescue or utility worker, while the gold hat is a premium part for custom 'Trophy' minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgia-heavy figure from the mid-2010s. While common in its components, the gold-to-orange contrast makes it a standout 'budget' collectible for any LEGO City fan.