How many pieces are in the Deep Sea Helicopter?

Deep Sea Helicopter contains 388 pieces.

What age is the Deep Sea Helicopter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was the Deep Sea Helicopter released?

Deep Sea Helicopter was released in 2015.

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🏛 City

Set #60093

Deep Sea Helicopter

The Deep Sea Helicopter is an excellent addition to any LEGO City collection, especially for underwater exploration enthusiasts.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build LEGO City fans, children interested in rescue and underwater exploration, and collectors of LEGO helicopters
Build: 388 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 12.9¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating

Fans appreciate the set's vibrant color scheme and engaging play features, especially the helicopter's functionality and the inclusion of a small submarine. Some reviewers find the build somewhat repetitive, but overall, it's considered a solid addition to the LEGO City theme.

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📝 Our Take

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The Deep Sea Helicopter is an excellent addition to any LEGO City collection, especially for underwater exploration enthusiasts. Its vibrant yellow color scheme and functional design make it a standout piece, offering both playability and display value. The inclusion of a submarine and various accessories enhances the overall experience, allowing for imaginative deep-sea adventures.

This set is perfect for children and adult LEGO fans who enjoy City-themed sets with a focus on rescue and exploration. The build is straightforward enough for younger builders, while the detailed design and play features will keep older enthusiasts engaged. It's a great set for creating underwater scenes and integrating with other LEGO City sets.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or challenging build experience. While the Deep Sea Helicopter offers a fun and engaging build, it may not satisfy those seeking intricate designs or advanced building techniques. Consider the LEGO City Ocean Exploration Ship (60266-1) for a larger, more detailed underwater adventure.

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388

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building the helicopter with its rotating rotors and winch mechanism.
Constructing the small submarine with its grabber arms.
Assembling the underwater shipwreck scene.
Integrating the various accessories like the treasure chest and shark.

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The Deep Sea Helicopter, being a retired LEGO City set, has shown a steady increase in value over time. Its unique theme, combined with a reasonable piece count and the inclusion of three minifigures, makes it an attractive set for collectors. While not as iconic as some licensed themes, the consistent popularity of LEGO City and the set's well-designed features suggest a good potential for continued appreciation. However, potential investors should be aware that LEGO City sets are often produced in large quantities, which can limit significant price surges.

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📖 About This Set

Rescue the stricken divers with the Deep Sea Helicopter!

Emergency! The deep-sea explorers in their submarine are being attacked by a shark and need your help! Jump aboard the awesome Deep Sea Helicopter, spin the powerful twin rotors and thunder over the ocean at breakneck speed! When you reach the scene, lower the winch, hook up the submarine and head for the safety of land. It’s just another day for a LEGO® City helicopter hero! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: a submariner, pilot and a scuba diver.

Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: a submariner, pilot and a scuba diver
Features a helicopter, submarine and a shark
Helicopter features a large cockpit, spinning twin rotors, working winch and an opening loading bay
Accessory elements include a walkie-talkie, box, 3 gold coins and a yellow and blue diamond
Explore the ocean’s depths!
Spin the rotors
Race to the scene in the Deep Sea Helicopter!
Lower the winch
Hoist up the submarine!
Helicopter measures over 4” (12cm) high, 9” (24cm) long and 3” (8cm) wide
Submarine measures over 2” (6cm) high, 4” (12cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Ocean Exploration Ship

Compared to other LEGO City sets with similar themes, the Deep Sea Helicopter offers a balanced combination of playability and display value. While sets like the Ocean Exploration Ship (60266-1) provide a larger and more detailed experience, the Deep Sea Helicopter is more accessible in terms of price and build complexity. Its focus on aerial rescue operations also sets it apart from sets primarily focused on underwater vehicles or research stations. Collectors might prefer this for its unique helicopter design and manageable size.

3 Minifigures Included

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

5 parts

Diver Adam, Black and Red Wetsuit with Gauges, Red Helmet with Mask

6 parts

Marine Explorer, Woman, Open Red Jacket over Dark Red Sweater, Reddish Brown Hair, Glasses

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: a fireman/rescue pilot, a diver with a wetsuit and helmet, and a marine explorer. The diver is a notable inclusion, adding to the underwater exploration theme, while the marine explorer provides a scientific element to the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 388
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 131 unique parts, 373 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 15 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.

Minifig Footwear ...

Part #: 10190 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 11293 1× Dark Blue

Aircraft Fuselage...

Part #: 11295 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Glass for Aircraf...

Part #: 11297 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 2× Light Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 14518 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 3× Yellow

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 15254 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 17485 2× Yellow

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 18990 1× Trans-Clear

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 19220 1× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 20512pr0001 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 20802 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 21465 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2476a 4× Light Bluish Gray

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2584 1× Black

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2585 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 3× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Red

Box / Crate with ...

Part #: 30150 1× Reddish Brown

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Yellow

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30361c 2× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367c 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 2× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Hook with Towball

Part #: 30395 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0013 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30554b 2× Black

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30592 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 2 with R...

Part #: 3069bpr0101 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

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Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Green

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 8× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 6...

Part #: 32059 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Plate Rot...

Part #: 32125 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 1× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 8

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Plate 1 x 3

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Plate 1 x 6

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Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 1 x 4

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Technic Bush

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Part #: 3749 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...

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Plate Round 2 x 2...

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Plate Round 2 x 2...

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Part #: 4079b 1× Red

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Part #: 4081b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge 1 x 3 Locki...

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Part #: 41532 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

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Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43720 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

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Plate 1 x 10

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Wheel 8 x 6

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Engine Smooth Lar...

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Engine Centre - S...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Bar 1L with Clip ...

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Engine / Air Scoo...

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Technic Axle 8 wi...

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Part #: 57906 6× Black

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 59895 8× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 60219 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 6041 2× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Plate 1 x 12

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Plate 1 x 12

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Part #: 61345 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61483 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 6183 3× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6192b 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 2× Black

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6583 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Blue

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c03a 2× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 74698 1× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 92099 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 95120 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 3× Pearl Gold

Vehicle Body, Whe...

Part #: 98835 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 6× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 3× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of yellow and light bluish gray elements, useful for building various vehicles and structures. The curved dark blue bricks are particularly valuable for adding smooth details to MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Blue Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 (10x) $1.50

Yellow Plate 1 x 3 (10x) $0.50

Trans-Light Blue Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat (8x) $1.60

Black Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] (8x) $2.00

Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole (8x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$6.80

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 A larger, more detailed rescue helicopter with advanced features.

🚢 A small research vessel or submarine for deep-sea exploration.

🏙 An underwater research base or diving facility.

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Lego Deep Sea Helicopter 60093 Unboxing

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Inventory Statistics

133

Unique Parts

388

Official Piece Count

373

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 15 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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