How many pieces are in the Helicopter Rescue?

Helicopter Rescue contains 425 pieces.

What age is the Helicopter Rescue recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5-12.

When was the Helicopter Rescue released?

Helicopter Rescue was released in 2012.

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🏛 Hospital

Set #4429

Helicopter Rescue

Helicopter Rescue is a solid addition to any LEGO City layout.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO City fans and children aged 6-12 who enjoy building emergency vehicles and role-playing scenarios.
Build: 425 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 14.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 131 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's realistic design and playability, with the helicopter and hospital providing engaging rescue scenarios. Some reviewers note the building could be larger and more detailed, but overall, it's considered a solid addition to the LEGO City theme.

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📝 Our Take

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Helicopter Rescue is a solid addition to any LEGO City layout. Featuring a detailed helicopter and a small hospital building, it provides ample play opportunities and realistic emergency scenarios.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and City collectors. The build is straightforward and engaging, offering a good balance between building and imaginative play.

Skip this if you're seeking advanced building techniques or highly detailed display models. Consider larger, more complex City sets like the modular buildings for a more challenging build experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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425

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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5-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building the detailed helicopter with its functional winch.
Assembling the small hospital building with its accessible interior.
Incorporating the stretcher and medical equipment for realistic rescue scenarios.
Designing the landing pad for the helicopter on the hospital roof.

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⏳ Retired

The Helicopter Rescue set, being a retired LEGO City set, has potential for moderate investment growth. Its appeal lies in the completeness of the set, featuring both a helicopter and a small hospital, making it attractive to collectors and those looking to expand their LEGO City layouts. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, but the set's relatively common nature within the City theme means returns may not be as high as more exclusive or licensed sets. However, well-preserved sets with the box and instructions could see steady appreciation over time.

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📖 About This Set

Rescue the patient and treat him at the hospital!

It's a building emergency! The minifigure has slipped on the banana peel and needs help from the LEGO® City rescue team. If the speedy ambulance can't make it in time, the rescue helicopter will make sure that he gets to the hospital for treatment by the doctor. There's always someone to rescue in LEGO City! Includes 4 minifigures: helicopter pilot, ambulance driver, doctor and patient.

• Includes 4 minifigures: helicopter pilot, ambulance driver, doctor and patient
• Features hospital, rescue helicopter and ambulance
• Doctor's syringe and banana peel also included
• Hospital features patient ward, 2 beds, helipad, garage and more
• Rescue helicopter features spinning rotors
• Ambulance features opening rear door and stretcher
• Rescue the patient!
• Land on the helipad!
• Load the stretcher onto the ambulance!
• Measures over 3” (10cm) high, 3” (8cm) wide and 9” (25cm) long
• Hospital measures over 9” (22cm) high, 9” (22cm) wide and 6” (16cm) deep
• Ambulance measures over 1” (5cm) high, 1” (5cm) wide and 4” (12cm) long

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City hospital sets, 4429-1 offers a more balanced approach with both a helicopter and a building. Sets like 60330-1 (Hospital) provide a larger hospital structure but lack the aerial rescue element. Collectors might choose 4429-1 for its unique combination of vehicles and buildings, offering more diverse play scenarios. While newer hospital sets may have updated designs, the retired status of 4429-1 adds to its collectibility.

4 Minifigures Included

Fireman, Red Jacket with Straps, Dark Blue Legs, White Helmet with Visor, Orange Sunglasses

5 parts

Man, Green V-Neck Sweater, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Reddish Brown Hair

4 parts

C+

Doctor, White Lab Coat over Dark Azure Scrubs with ID Badge and Stethoscope, Black Hair

4 parts

Paramedic, Woman, Red Uniform, Blue Cap

4 parts

B-

The set includes a good variety of minifigures, featuring a fireman, patient, doctor, and paramedic. The doctor minifigure with the stethoscope and ID badge adds unique detail, enhancing the play experience.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 425
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 125 unique parts, 408 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Antenna 8H Whip

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Brick 2 x 2

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

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Part #: 93273 1× Dark Bluish Gray

The set offers a good selection of white and light bluish gray bricks and plates, useful for general building and expanding LEGO City layouts. The trans-light blue garage roller door sections are particularly useful for creating windows and other architectural details.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Dark Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (16x) $0.80

Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (11x) $1.65

Trans-Light Blue Garage Roller Door Section without Handle (7x) $2.10

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the helicopter into a larger search and rescue aircraft.

🏙 Integrate the hospital module into a larger LEGO City hospital complex.

🚗 Create a fire rescue truck or ambulance using the set's parts.

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📖 Building Instructions 6

BI 3004/28, 4429 V29 1/3

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BI 3004/28, 4429 V39 1/3

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BI 3004/52 - 4429 V29 2/3

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BI 3004/52 - 4429 V39 2/3

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BI 3005/76+4*- 4429 V29 3/3

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Inventory Statistics

126

Unique Parts

425

Official Piece Count

408

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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