Minifigure – United States Special Forces operator from the Vietnam War (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents a United States Special Forces operator from the Vietnam War era. He is a generic character, embodying the rugged look of an elite soldier serving in a unit like the U.S. Army Green Berets or a MACV-SOG reconnaissance team.

It is important to note that while the Chinese text on the image itself says “越兵” (Yuè bīng), which means “Vietnamese Soldier,” the figure’s appearance, uniform, and specialized equipment are a classic representation of an American special forces soldier from that conflict. The label on the image appears to be incorrect.

The item in the picture is a single, detailed toy minifigure:

• He is depicted hatless, with a battle-hardened face that has a stubble beard and printed scars or scrapes.
• He is wearing an olive drab uniform, which was characteristic of the period.
• His printed equipment is a specialized tactical vest with numerous pouches for magazines and other gear. This type of non-standard, customized equipment was common among elite special forces operators in Vietnam, who often modified their gear for long-range reconnaissance missions.
• The lower legs of the figure are printed with bloodstains, further emphasizing his role as a front-line combatant.