cty0497·Town / City·2014
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#1,112 most valuable in Town / City · #12,132 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | cty0497 |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 2014 |
| Average Price (Used) | $2.20 |
| Average Price (New) | $4.74 |
| Price Range | $1.10 to $4.00 |
| Value Rank (Town / City) | #1,112 of 3,665 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #12,132 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $2.20 | $4.74 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $2.20 | $4.74 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $2.20 | $4.74 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $2.20 | $4.74 |
The LEGO Arctic Explorer Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes (cty0497) is a Town / City minifigure worth $2.20 on average, released in 2014 and found in 1 set. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #1,112 of 3,665 Town / City minifigures and #12,132 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Town / City theme average is $2.57, making this figure near average for its theme.
Arctic Explorer, Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes (cty0497) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $2.20 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.
The LEGO Arctic Explorer, Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes (cty0497) is worth $2.20 used and $4.74 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.10 to $4.00 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Arctic Explorer, Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes appears in 1 set: Arctic Base Camp (60036-1, ~$154.32). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID cty0497. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Arctic Explorer, Male with Green Goggles and Snowshoes 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.
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.
