Minifigure – Chinese PLA Honor Guard (Blue Ceremonial Uniform) (LEGO Compatible)

The Figure: Chinese PLA Honor Guard (Blue Ceremonial Uniform)

This toy minifigure represents a soldier of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), specifically a member of the Honor Guard of the Three Services (San Jun Yi Zhang Dui).

• Uniform: The figure is dressed in the Type 07 Ceremonial Uniform in a distinct Blue color.

  • Note on Branch: While the text on the image labels him as “Navy Honor Guard,” in the actual PLA Honor Guard formation, the Blue uniform represents the Air Force, while the Navy typically wears white. It appears the manufacturer may have swapped the labels between this figure and the white one seen previously.

  • Details: The uniform features gold buttons, a White Ceremonial Belt, and a prominent yellow/gold Aiguillette (braided cord) on the left shoulder, identifying him as an elite ceremonial soldier.

• Headgear: He wears the standard Peaked Cap with the PLA Emblem (a Red Star with the Chinese characters “8 1” surrounded by gold wheat ears). The cap is black with a dark band.

• Weapon: He holds a black QBZ-95 (Type 95) Assault Rifle.

  • Historical Context: This bullpup rifle is the iconic service weapon of the modern Chinese military. The Honor Guard uses a chrome-plated or pristine version of this rifle for parades in Tiananmen Square and for welcoming visiting heads of state.

Historical Background: The PLA Honor Guard is the face of the Chinese military, famous for their precision marching and stature. A standard Honor Guard detachment consists of three distinct color blocks representing the three branches: Green (Army), White (Navy), and Blue (Air Force). This figure, wearing the blue uniform, completes the trio as the representative of the Air Force, standing alongside his counterparts to perform state duties in Beijing.