Arctic Explorer Minifigure

Name: Arctic Explorer Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: cty1898
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (2 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 $3 and an annual growth of about 22.1%.

cty1898 Male Arctic Explorer with black beard and glasses, wearing an orange and medium azure jacket, dark blue ushanka hat, and carrying a backpack. This version of the minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train set.

The Arctic Explorer is a character from the LEGO City Arctic theme who represents a polar expedition team member equipped for cold-weather exploration, wearing specialized gear including an ushanka hat and backpack.

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 $2.91
	(DE) BrickLink store W3ltenbaum eGbR	$1.90 -31.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store AW's Brick Collection	$1.94 -30.0%
	(UK) BrickLink store TJ's bricks and pieces	$2.18 -21.3%
	(UK) BrickLink store Andys Odds & Ends	$2.24 -19.1%
	(EE) BrickLink store ElBriko	$2.36 -14.8%
	(ES) BrickLink store Canarybricks	$2.36 -14.8%
	(LT) BrickLink store Europe First Bricks	$2.38 -14.1%
	(AT) BrickLink store A brick per day...	$2.48 -10.5%
	(UK) Arctic Explorer from BrickLink seller LethalMoose	$2.51 -9.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store Wischkamp1 - just shipping	$2.52 -9.0%
	(EE) BrickLink store Technic Link	$2.54 -8.3%
	(DK) BrickLink store DK Brick Store	$2.55 -7.9%
	(PT) BrickLink store Lx Rustic Bricks	$2.57 -7.2%
	(PL) BrickLink store Markowy Klocek	$2.60 -6.1%
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	(CA) BrickLink store Lake Erie Bricks - SALE	$2.73 -1.4%
	(NL) BrickLink store BrickFever	$2.75 -0.7%
	(AU) BrickLink store Fantechnic	$2.77
	(DE) BrickLink store brickina - up to 75% OFF	$2.77
	(AU) Artic Train	$2.81 +1.4%
	(UK) BrickLink store A2ZofParts	$2.84 +2.5%
	(CA) BrickLink store a granny's brick store	$2.84 +2.5%
	(RO) BrickLink store Bunnys BrickHouse	$2.88 +4.0%
	(UK) BrickLink store blockbuster	$2.90 +4.7%
	(US) BrickLink store Seek and Found Bricks	$2.92 +5.4%
	(NZ) BrickLink store Mad House Bricks	$2.93 +5.8%
	(DE) BrickLink store DBR Bricks	$2.93 +5.8%
	(CA) BrickLink store Aarons Left Over Parts	$2.94 +6.1%
	(NZ) BrickLink store GmanBricks	$2.95 +6.5%
	(PL) BrickLink store KLOCKOBUS	$2.96 +6.9%
	(UK) BrickLink store Pappy's Bricks Ltd	$2.96 +6.9%
	(US) BrickLink store thebrickfairy	$2.99 +7.9%
	(CH) BrickLink store A.G.Bricks	$2.99 +7.9%
	(CA) BrickLink store Blue House Bricks	$3.00 +8.3%
	(US) BrickLink store MoCity Bricks	$3.02 +9.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store Hamstertanja	$3.03 +9.4%
	(DE) BrickLink store Stoneworld74	$3.09 +11.6%
	(UK) BrickLink store Bethans bricks	$3.09 +11.6%
	(DE) BrickLink store MG Brixx	$3.10 +11.9%
	(DE) BrickLink store Secret Family ST	$3.17 +14.4%
	(UK) BrickLink store v100Bricks	$3.18 +14.8%
	(NL) BrickLink store BrickShop 1913	$3.22 +16.2%
	(US) BrickLink store LeoBricks	$3.27 +18.1%
	(DE) BrickLink store Brick Takeover	$3.30 +19.1%
	(PL) BrickLink store JuDam Store	$3.30 +19.1%
	(UK) BrickLink store Ever Rookie Bricks	$3.32 +19.9%
	(AU) BrickLink store Plastic Bricks and Pieces	$3.36 +21.3%
	(NL) BrickLink store BuildingParts	$3.37 +21.7%
	(DE) BrickLink store KiSebA	$3.47 +25.3%
	(SI) BrickLink store MARYLAND	$3.47 +25.3%
	(AU) BrickLink store Marzipan House	$3.56 +28.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Ziegelmarkt	$3.67 +32.5%
	(LT) BrickLink store BrickStat	$3.93 +41.9%
	(NZ) BrickLink store SparkyBrix	$4.00 +44.4%
	(UK) never assembled	$5.04 +81.9%
	(NL) BrickLink store Tombo Bricks	$5.36 +93.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Utica Brix	$5.77 +108.3%

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

Arctic Explorer Minifigures

Arctic Research Assistant

Arctic Explorer Female

Arctic Explorer Female

4 sets

Value $5.37

cty0490

Arctic Helicrane Pilot

Exclusive

Value $5.37

cty0931

Arctic Explorer Female

Exclusive

Value $5.35

cty0495

Arctic Helicopter Pilot

2 sets

Value $4.61

cty0496

Arctic Research Assistant

2 sets

Value $4.38

cty0905

Arctic Photographer Biologist

Arctic Plane Quadcopter Pilot

2 sets

Value $3.80

cty0926

Arctic Explorer Female

Arctic Explorer Captain

2 sets

Value $3.50

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

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

cty1898

Name

Arctic Explorer

Theme

City

Subtheme

Arctic

Year

2025

Released

June 2025

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retail

Minifig Pricing

Value

$2.77

Annual growth

+22.06%

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price

$2.85

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$1.90

Highest price

$5.77

LEGO Store

Buy

Buy in set Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$3.17

5 year forecast

$4.73

$4.69

$4.86

The Arctic Explorer minifig is estimated to be worth between $4.69 - $4.86 within five years.

Prediction Insights

Active distribution and a generic explorer design keep the Arctic Explorer a standard minifigure with limited near-term upside, and remake and variant churn within the recurring Arctic waves raise redundancy risk while supporting only mild collector demand.

Minifig Facts

The male Arctic Explorer minifigure from LEGO City Arctic subtheme depicts an explorer with a black beard and printed glasses. He wears an orange and medium azure jacket and a dark blue ushanka hat. The minifigure includes a backpack accessory. This version appears in the LEGO City set "Arctic Polar Explorer Express Train" (set 60368). He is part of the wider LEGO City Arctic theme, which focuses on polar expedition and scientific exploration.

Common description: Arctic Explorer - Male, Orange and Medium Azure Jacket, Dark Blue Ushanka Hat, Black Beard, Glasses, Back Pack

Arctic Explorer Reviews

2 reviews

4.6

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“There are currently several Arctic Explorer minifigs figures. This one (cty1898) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors. Additionally, it’s not as widely owned as other Arctic Explorer versions.”

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Community Stats

Arctic Explorer (cty1898) currently ranks #38 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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#3Arctic Explorer Female (cty1898)

#4Arctic Photographer Biologist (cty1898)

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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