Police (cty0488) Quick Facts
| BrickLink ID | cty0488 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 2014 |
| Average Price (Used) | $1.13 |
| Average Price (New) | $1.36 |
| Price Range | $0.71 – $1.41 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 1 set |
About Police - City Officer, Life Jacket
The LEGO Police (cty0488) is a Town / City minifigure worth $1.13 on average, released in 2014 and found in 1 set. It has 5 individual parts. The Town / City theme average is $2.56, making this figure below average for its theme.
Police - City Officer, Life Jacket (cty0488) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $1.13 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually — bundle it with other Town / City figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
Seller notes
- At this price point, list on BrickLink with other Town / City figures to save on shipping and attract buyers building out their collection. Individual listings at low prices rarely justify the packaging time.
Parts in Police - City Officer, Life Jacket (5)
Sets containing Police - City Officer, Life Jacket (1)
Common questions about Police - City Officer, Life Jacket
How much is LEGO cty0488 (Police - City Officer, Life Jacket) worth in 2026?
The LEGO Police - City Officer, Life Jacket (cty0488) is worth $1.13 used and $1.36 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $0.71 to $1.41 depending on condition. This is below the Town / City average of $2.56, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
What sets include the Police - City Officer, Life Jacket minifigure?
Police - City Officer, Life Jacket appears in 1 set: Police Watercraft polybag (30227-1, ~$3.98). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere — that scarcity is reflected in the price.
How do I identify Police - City Officer, Life Jacket?
Look for the BrickLink ID cty0488 — it's the definitive identifier for this figure. Police - City Officer, Life Jacket is made up of 5 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
What's the best way to sell Police - City Officer, Life Jacket?
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Town / City minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Town / City Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.