High-Flying Police Action!
Catch the crooks with the Helicopter Transporter

Relive the excitement of the 2014 LEGO City Police chase! This 382-piece set includes 4 minifigures for action-packed adventures.

🏛 Police
Set #60049

Helicopter Transporter

Helicopter Transporter is a solid City set with good play value.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children aged 5-10 who enjoy playing with vehicles and police themes ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 382 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9

Fans appreciate the set's playability and the detailed helicopter design. Some reviewers note that the build is relatively simple and may not be challenging for experienced builders, but it's great for kids.

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$44.99
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📝 Our Take

Helicopter Transporter is a solid City set with good play value. The set features a detailed helicopter and a sturdy truck to transport it, creating a dynamic play scenario for kids and collectors alike. It's a classic police chase concept brought to life in LEGO form.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy City-themed builds. The building experience is straightforward and engaging, and the finished model is durable enough for active play. The inclusion of multiple minifigures enhances the play possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or challenging build. While the set offers good play value, it may not appeal to experienced builders seeking intricate designs or advanced building techniques. Consider the more detailed Creator Expert vehicles instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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382
Pieces
3h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Sturdy construction for active play
  • Engaging play features with the helicopter and truck
  • Bright and appealing color scheme

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Helicopter Transporter set has moderate investment potential. As a retired set from the popular City theme, it is likely to see some appreciation over time, especially given its reasonable piece count and play value. The rising price trend suggests growing demand. However, its mass-market appeal and lack of unique elements may limit its potential compared to licensed or limited-edition sets. Investors should consider the storage and handling costs before acquiring this set.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other City police sets, the Helicopter Transporter offers a good balance of vehicles and minifigures. While other sets may have larger piece counts or more complex builds, this set provides a complete play experience in a single package. Consider the LEGO City Police Station (60316-1) for a larger playset, but this set is a more affordable entry point.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 138 unique parts • 364 total pieces

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 10201 Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 10201 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Red
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Sloped Inverted 4 x 4 Triple [4 Connections between Front Studs] Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 13349 White
Exhaust Pipe with Technic Pin - Flat End, Rounded Hole Exhaust Pipe with...
Part #: 14682 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b White
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Blue
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 Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Red
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 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 White
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Red
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Train Pantograph Shoe with Locking Hinge with 2 Fingers Train Pantograph ...
Part #: 2922 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2926 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Yellow
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30000 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 30043 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Animal, Scorpion Animal, Scorpion
Part #: 30169 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 12× Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Helicopter Skid Rails 12 x 6 Helicopter Skid R...
Part #: 30248 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 16 Plate 6 x 16
Part #: 3027 Blue
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Tan
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Blue
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350b White
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Blue
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b White
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...
Part #: 30385 Pearl Gold
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 8 with Door Rail Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 30586 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 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Yellow
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 Trans-Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 11× Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with '100' Banknote Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0100 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Black
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole Technic Plate 1 x...
Part #: 32124 Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Blue
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Blue
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 White
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 White
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Black
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Blue
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 White
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Compact Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 3962b Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 White
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...
Part #: 4083 Yellow
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Wide Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 4176 Trans-Light Blue
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove Wheel 11 x 8 with...
Part #: 42610 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Red
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun] Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 4360 Black
Tail Shuttle - Small Tail Shuttle - Small
Part #: 44661 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4488 Light Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 Dark Bluish Gray
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Yellow
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide - Technic Pins Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 47720 Black
Wedge Curved 4 x 4 No Top Studs Wedge Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 47753 White
Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6 Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6
Part #: 47847 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Light Bluish Gray
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 White
Vehicle Base, Motorcycle Chassis, Long Fairing Mounts Vehicle Base, Mot...
Part #: 50859b Black
Fairing, Motorcycle, Dirt Bike Fairing, Motorcyc...
Part #: 50860 Lime
Tyre 21 x 6 City Motorcycle Tyre 21 x 6 City ...
Part #: 50861 Black
Wheel Centre 15 x 6 City Motorcycle with Stub Axles Wheel Centre 15 x...
Part #: 50862 Pearl Gold
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Red
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 White
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Blue
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 White
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 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Clear
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Light Blue
Tyre 24 x 12 R Balloon Tyre 24 x 12 R Ba...
Part #: 56890 Black
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Red
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b 12× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 60471 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 White
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Dark Tan
Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 6081 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Angled Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61072 Flat Silver
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Black
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 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Equipment Handcuffs Equipment Handcuffs
Part #: 61482 Light Bluish Gray
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
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed, 2 Holes Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 72454 White
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Holes, Inside Stud Holder Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...
Part #: 76766 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 White
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram) Bar 5L with Handl...
Part #: 87618 Black
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 10× Black
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 1/3 Bubble Canopy with Handle Windscreen 6 x 4 ...
Part #: 87752 Trans-Light Blue
Tyre 17.5 x 6 with Shallow Staggered Treads and Middle Band Tyre 17.5 x 6 wit...
Part #: 92409 Black
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 White
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 92946 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Dark Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Panel 1 x 6 x 3 with Studs on Sides Panel 1 x 6 x 3 w...
Part #: 98280 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 White
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 14856 [No Color/Any Color]
The set includes a good selection of standard LEGO bricks and plates in useful colors like white, light bluish gray, and black. The wheels and tires are particularly useful for vehicle MOCs.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO (UK)
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£34.99
eBay
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$40.49
Walmart
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$42.74
Target
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$44.99
LEGO (US)
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$44.99
LEGO (CA)
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$54.99
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin (12x) $1.20
Tan Plate 2 x 2 (12x) $0.60
Trans-Dark Blue Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (11x) $1.10
Yellow Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (8x) $0.40
Blue Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] (4x) $0.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.50

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mobile command center
🏙 Expand the police station with a helipad
🚀 Modified rocket transport vehicle

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Charts Inventory Statistics

138
Unique Parts
364
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1