Arctic Explorer Minifigure

Name: Arctic Explorer Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: cty1896
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (4 reviews)

The LEGO City Arctic Explorer minifig was first introduced in 2025 in the set 60470 Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train and is currently estimated to be valued around $5 and an annual growth of about 32.1%.

cty1896 Male Arctic Explorer with reddish brown fedora and coat, dark tan legs, and red scarf. The LEGO minifigure is exclusive.

The Arctic Explorer Male is a character from the LEGO City, Arctic theme, representing a generic polar expedition member equipped for cold weather exploration, appearing in the Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train set.

Minifig Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Arctic Explorer since 2025. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	US listings for Arctic Explorer	BrickEconomy Choice $5.07
	(DE) BrickLink store W3ltenbaum eGbR	$3.30 -31.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store AW's Brick Collection	$3.34 -30.8%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brickstermania	$3.48 -28.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store Medusa-bricks	$3.94 -18.4%
	(UK) BrickLink store Andys Odds & Ends	$3.96 -18.0%
	(UK) BrickLink store blockbuster	$3.96 -18.0%
	(DE) zusammengebaut	$4.05 -16.1%
	(NZ) BrickLink store GmanBricks	$4.21 -12.8%
	(LT) BrickLink store Europe First Bricks	$4.22 -12.6%
	(EE) BrickLink store ElBriko	$4.25 -12.0%
	(DK) BrickLink store BRICK BY BRICK EUROPE	$4.37 -9.5%
	(DK) BrickLink store DK Brick Store	$4.37 -9.5%
	(DE) BrickLink store Wischkamp1 - just shipping	$4.41 -8.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Andrea's Brickstore	$4.46 -7.7%
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	(UK) mint - straight from new set 60470 - unassembled	$4.46 -7.7%
	(AU) BrickLink store Slobey's Surplus Bricks	$4.55 -5.8%
	(AU) BrickLink store Fantechnic	$4.57 -5.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store brick-steinhauser	$4.58 -5.2%
	(NL) BrickLink store 0 Brickstore Holland	$4.58 -5.2%
	(NL) BrickLink store BrickFever	$4.63 -4.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store DBR Bricks	$4.63 -4.1%
	(UK) Arctic Explorer from BrickLink seller LethalMoose	$4.63 -4.1%
	(AU) BrickLink store Ashburton Bricks	$4.71 -2.5%
	(PL) BrickLink store Markowy Klocek	$4.77 -1.2%
	(DE) BrickLink store Hamstertanja	$4.83
	(FR) BrickLink store Brick Emporia	$4.86 +0.6%
	(CH) BrickLink store BeeToys	$4.92 +1.9%
	(NZ) BrickLink store Mad House Bricks	$4.94 +2.3%
	(CA) BrickLink store Lake Erie Bricks - SALE	$4.97 +2.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brickbauer	$4.98 +3.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store brickina - up to 75% OFF	$5.04 +4.3%
	(NZ) BrickLink store SparkyBrix	$5.12 +6.0%
	(RO) BrickLink store Bunnys BrickHouse	$5.13 +6.2%
	(CH) BrickLink store A.G.Bricks	$5.26 +8.9%
	(AU) Artic Train	$5.27 +9.1%
	(UK) BrickLink store Pappy's Bricks Ltd	$5.32 +10.1%
	(SI) BrickLink store MARYLAND	$5.32 +10.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store StoneCliff	$5.36 +11.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store MG Brixx	$5.45 +12.8%
	(CZ) never been assembled	$5.46 +13.0%
	(PL) BrickLink store JuDam Store	$5.48 +13.5%
	(NL) BrickLink store BBricks Drenthe	$5.49 +13.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Stoneworld74	$5.50 +13.9%
	(NL) BrickLink store BuildingParts	$5.50 +13.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brickorilla	$5.51 +14.1%
	(AU) BrickLink store Plastic Bricks and Pieces	$5.55 +14.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store KiSebA	$5.59 +15.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store Mauro's Revenge	$5.89 +21.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store Nrnbrick	$6.01 +24.4%
	(LT) BrickLink store BrickStat	$6.38 +32.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store Secret Family ST	$6.70 +38.7%
	(US) BrickLink store AMDG Bricks	$6.97 +44.3%
	(CA) BrickLink store RadMan's Brick Shop	$7.15 +48.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brick Takeover	$7.83 +62.1%
	(US) BrickLink store Brick'in'Box	$7.95 +64.6%
	(UK) BrickLink store MAGIC BRIX	$9.48 +96.3%

For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Arctic Explorer Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	60470 Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train Theme / Subtheme City / Arctic Year 2025 Pieces / Minifigs 1,517 / 6 Availability Retail Buy this set at LEGO Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $209.99 Available at retail I own this set I want this set

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

cty1896

Name

Arctic Explorer

Theme

City

Subtheme

Arctic

Year

2025

Released

June 2025

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retail

Minifig Pricing

Value

$4.83

Annual growth

+32.13%

Future growth

+17.67% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price

$4.97

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$3.30

Highest price

$9.48

LEGO Store

Buy

Buy in set Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$5.68

5 year forecast

$9.05

$8.79

$9.33

The Arctic Explorer minifig is estimated to be worth between $8.79 - $9.33 within five years.

Prediction Insights

A mass-retail City Arctic minifigure, Arctic Explorer shows broad availability and current supply that limit near-term upside, while one-set visibility and crossover interest from train collectors give modest, conditional support.

Minifig Facts

The Arctic Explorer is a LEGO minifigure that appears in the City subtheme, Arctic, and specifically with the “Explorers’ Arctic Polar Express Train” set. This minifigure is characterized by a reddish brown fedora, a reddish brown coat torso print, dark tan legs, and a red scarf accessory. The Arctic Explorer minifigure is part of the exploration team themed around polar research and is included to complement the train and equipment found in the set.

Common description: Arctic Explorer - Male, Reddish Brown Fedora and Coat, Dark Tan Legs, Red Scarf (Johnny Thunder)

Arctic Explorer Reviews

4 reviews

4.6

Collectors

Investors

Review for LEGO set 60470 Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train from Eurobricks

“When all is said and done, here's everything included in the set: an engine and two train cars, a little tracked vehicle, a small outpost, a big terrain build for exploring(!), sixteen pieces of curved track, four regular straights plus two unique ones attached to the... More outpost and terrain, the remote control, the six minifigures and two exclusive arctic foxes.”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

Community Stats

Arctic Explorer (cty1896) currently ranks #2 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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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