Arctic Explorer Minifigure

Name: Arctic Explorer Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: cty0497
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (2 reviews)

The LEGO City Arctic Explorer minifig was first introduced in 2014 in the set 60036 Arctic Base Camp and is currently estimated to be valued around $7 and an annual growth of about 6.4%.

cty0497 Male Arctic Explorer with green goggles and snowshoes. This version of the minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Arctic Base Camp set.

The Arctic Explorer is a minifigure from the LEGO City Arctic Base Camp set. He is equipped with green goggles, snowshoes, and an orange parka with a fur-lined hood, ready for icy adventures.

Minifig Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Arctic Explorer since 2014. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	US listings for Arctic Explorer	BrickEconomy Choice $7.23
	(AU) BrickLink store Brick 4 me	$4.15 -39.8%
	(HK) BrickLink store Take D Brick	$4.48 -35.0%
	(US) BrickLink store Lucky Eds Good Ol Bricks	$5.27 -23.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Kris' Bricks	$5.72 -17.0%
	(US) BrickLink store The Brick Zone	$5.98 -13.2%
	(US) NEW, FROM BAG TO BAGGIE	$6.01 -12.8%
	(UK) BrickLink store Mollys bricks and pieces	$7.33 +6.4%
	(CZ) BrickLink store Micheks bricks	$7.43 +7.8%
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	(US) BrickLink store BBB Brick Store	$7.56 +9.7%
	(US) /pristine/ includes his ice pick accessory from the set	$14.00 +103.2%
	(PT) BrickLink store Give Me A Brick	$14.79 +114.7%
	(PT) BrickLink store Likufanele	$15.26 +121.5%

For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Arctic Explorer Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	60036 Arctic Base Camp Theme / Subtheme City / Arctic Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 733 / 7 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $89.99 Value $171.38 Growth +90.4% Annual growth 6.2% I own this set I want this set

Arctic Explorer Minifigures

Arctic Research Assistant

Arctic Explorer Female

Arctic Helicrane Pilot

Exclusive

Value $5.83

cty0931

Arctic Explorer Female

Exclusive

Value $5.49

cty0491

Arctic Explorer Female

4 sets

Value $5.40

cty0495

Arctic Helicopter Pilot

2 sets

Value $4.71

cty0496

Arctic Research Assistant

2 sets

Value $4.30

cty0905

Arctic Photographer Biologist

Arctic Plane Quadcopter Pilot

Arctic Explorer Female

Arctic Explorer Captain

2 sets

Value $3.51

*Values are based on loose minifigs in like new condition.

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

cty0497

Name

Arctic Explorer

Theme

City

Subtheme

Arctic

Year

2014

Released

May 2014

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

Value

$6.89

Growth

+115.31%

Annual growth

+6.42%

2025 growth

--6.63%

Future growth

+2.35% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price

$7.10

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$4.15

Highest price

$15.26

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$7.05

5 year forecast

$7.66

$7.59

$7.87

The Arctic Explorer minifig is estimated to be worth between $7.59 - $7.87 within five years.

Prediction Insights

A niche City minifigure tied to an Arctic subtheme, the Arctic Explorer is primarily valued by collectors completing the Arctic Base Camp and shows modest upside; later near-identical explorers and weakening secondary demand limit standalone investment potential.

Minifig Facts

The Arctic Explorer Male minifigure, first included in the 60036 Arctic Base Camp set released in 2014, is part of the LEGO City theme and the Arctic subtheme. This minifigure is equipped for cold environments, featuring a blue hooded parka with white fur trim and orange detailing. The torso is printed with various expedition gear, including harnesses and zippers. The minifigure wears green goggles, which are prominently visible, and is accessorized with snowshoes for traversing icy terrains. Additionally, the figure holds an ice axe, emphasizing its role in exploration and research in arctic conditions.

Common description: Arctic Explorer, Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes

Arctic Explorer Reviews

2 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“Arctic Explorer cty0497 ranks among the better-performing Arctic Explorer minifigs. Typical figures in this group are valued around $3.”

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Community Stats

Arctic Explorer (cty0497) currently ranks #10 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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#3Arctic Explorer Female (cty0497)

#4Arctic Photographer Biologist (cty0497)

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#12Arctic Scout (cty0497)

#13Arctic Helicopter Pilot (cty0497)

#14Arctic Explorer Female (cty0497)

About City Arctic

The LEGO City subtheme Arctic includes key minifigures such as the Arctic Explorer, Arctic Climber, and Arctic Pilot. This subtheme centers on scientific exploration and adventure in icy landscapes, featuring characters outfitted with cold-weather gear and specialized equipment for arctic expeditions.

City Sets

City / Arctic Sets