To the Rescue!
Helicopter 4429 is on the way!

Be a hero with this classic 2012 set! Includes 4 minifigs and 425 pieces for high-flying adventures.

🏛 Hospital
Set #4429

Helicopter Rescue

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

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO City fans and children aged 6-12 who enjoy building emergency vehicles and role-playing scenarios. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 425 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

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.

📝 Our Take

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
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
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.

📈 Investment Analysis

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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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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.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 126 unique parts • 402 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 4429-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10581 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 4 - 1 x 4 with 2 Recessed Studs and Thin Side Arches Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 14520 Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 11× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Trans-Dark Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Yellow
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top Windscreen 3 x 4 ...
Part #: 2437 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 Red
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Red
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Brown
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 White
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b White
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a Red
Brick 1 x 16 Brick 1 x 16
Part #: 2465 White
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 Black
Antenna 8H Whip Antenna 8H Whip
Part #: 2569 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Blue
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Blue
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 10× White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 2 x 3
Part #: 30145 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square - Square with Curved Blue Lines and Small Black Squares Print Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 30258pr0001 Black
Plate 6 x 16 Plate 6 x 16
Part #: 3027 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0002 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Aircraft Multiple Flight Controls Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0013 White
Brick Special 2 x 4, with 2 x 2 Brick with Top Pin and 1 x 2 Side Plates Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30592 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Computer Keyboard Standard Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0030 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 White
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c White
Plant, Banana Plant, Banana
Part #: 33085 Yellow
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Yellow
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Yellow
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 White
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Yellow
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 15× White
Brick Special 1 x 14 Grooved Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4217 White
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle Garage Roller Doo...
Part #: 4218 Trans-Light Blue
Garage Roller Door Section with Handle Garage Roller Doo...
Part #: 4219 White
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b White
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Black
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 45677 White
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Blue
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Yellow
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Clips Horizontal Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 47998 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Trans-Light Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a White
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Red
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Split Wheel Clip Pins Wheel Holder 2 x ...
Part #: 4870 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Right Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50304 White
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Left Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50305 White
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Red
Vehicle Base 4 x 12 x 3/4 with 4 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 52036 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 1 Double with 1 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 52501 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 1 Double with 1 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 52501 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Dark Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Yellow
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 6 Glass for Window ...
Part #: 57895 Trans-Light Blue
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 White
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Trans-Light Blue
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...
Part #: 59895 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Neon Green
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470a White
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Black
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 White
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 White
Window 2 x 4 x 3 Frame with Hollow Studs Window 2 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 60598 White
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60601 Trans-Light Blue
Door 1 x 4 x 6 Smooth with Square Handle Plinth Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...
Part #: 60616a Trans-Light Blue
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 White
Window 1 x 4 x 2 Plane, Hollow Studs, Single Hole Top and Bottom for Glass Window 1 x 4 x 2 ...
Part #: 61345 White
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 16× Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Technic Pin with Dual Wheels Holder Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61483 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 6157 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Red
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 White
Tail Shuttle Tail Shuttle
Part #: 6239 White
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Red
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Light Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 White
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Bottom Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 87611 Dark Bluish Gray
Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top Glass for Aircraf...
Part #: 87612 Trans-Light Blue
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 87613 White
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 Black
Equipment Medical Syringe Equipment Medical...
Part #: 87989 Bright Light Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 5 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 88393 White
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Green
Propeller 3 Blades 5 Diameter, Pin Hole Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 92842 Black
Equipment Stretcher [No Bottom Hinges] Equipment Stretch...
Part #: 93140 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 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.

💎 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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Charts Inventory Statistics

126
Unique Parts
402
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
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