Crystal discoveries await!
Fly into action with the Volcano Supply Helicopter!

Unload the excavator, crack open boulders, and load those crystals! A perfect set for young adventurers and LEGO City fans.

🏛 City
Set #60123

Volcano Supply Helicopter

The Volcano Supply Helicopter is a solid mid-range City set from the Volcano Explorers subtheme.

🏆 Best For: LEGO City fans and kids aged 8-12 who enjoy vehicle builds and imaginative play. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 330 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the set's detailed helicopter design and the playability it offers. Criticisms often revolve around the rising price on the secondary market and the relatively small size compared to other LEGO City vehicles.

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📝 Our Take

The Volcano Supply Helicopter is a solid mid-range City set from the Volcano Explorers subtheme. Released in 2016, it features a detailed helicopter designed to transport equipment and explorers to active volcanoes. The set captures the adventurous spirit of exploration and scientific discovery, making it appealing to kids and adult collectors alike.

This set is perfect for children aged 8-12 and LEGO City enthusiasts. The build offers a satisfying balance of complexity and playability, taking approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The helicopter's functionality and the included minifigures encourage imaginative play.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex helicopter models or are not a fan of the LEGO City theme. Consider looking at Creator Expert vehicles or Technic helicopters for a more challenging build experience. Alternatively, check out other LEGO City sets from different subthemes like police or fire rescue.

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🧱 Building Experience

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330
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the rotating helicopter blades and winch system
  • Assembling the volcano rock and its hidden crystal element
  • Integrating the cargo bay for transporting equipment
  • Creating the detailed cockpit with control panels

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Volcano Supply Helicopter (60123-1) presents a decent investment opportunity, particularly for LEGO City collectors. Its retired status contributes to its rising price trend. The theme's consistent popularity and the set's playability factor into sustained demand. While the piece count isn't exceptionally high, the set's unique theme and the inclusion of three minifigures add to its collectibility. However, potential investors should be aware that LEGO City sets generally don't experience the same level of appreciation as licensed themes or limited-edition exclusives, making risk mitigation a key consideration.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City helicopters, the Volcano Supply Helicopter stands out due to its unique theme and color scheme. Sets like the Police Helicopter (60275-1) offer similar play features but lack the volcano exploration aspect. For a larger and more detailed helicopter build, consider the Arctic Air Transport (60193-1), which has a higher price point but offers a more complex building experience.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three Volcano Explorer minifigures, each with unique accessories and printed torsos. While not exceptionally rare, these figures are exclusive to the Volcano Explorers subtheme and add to the set's collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 138 unique parts • 306 total pieces

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] Technic Gear 8 To...
Part #: 10928 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Lime
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Top Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 11293 Lime
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Bottom Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 11295 Dark Bluish Gray
Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Top Glass for Aircraf...
Part #: 11297 Trans-Light Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 3 x 3 Cross Plate 3 x 3 Cross
Part #: 15397 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Propeller 3 Blade 9 Diameter with Pin Hole, Recessed Center Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 15790 Black
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Pin Bottom Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 18671 Dark Bluish Gray
Tool Ice Axe [3-Rib Handle] Tool Ice Axe [3-R...
Part #: 18738 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Expanded Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 19220 Black
Rock / Boulder, Vertical Half Rock / Boulder, V...
Part #: 23447 Trans-Orange
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Clips, Plane Single Wheel Holder 2 x ...
Part #: 2415 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Yellow
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Brown
Sticker Sheet for Set 60123-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 24538 [No Color/Any Color]
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 Black
String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Holder String Reel 2 x 2...
Part #: 2584 Black
String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Drum String Reel 2 x 2...
Part #: 2585 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2653 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 White
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Red
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Lime
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Bluish Gray
Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 Box / Crate with ...
Part #: 30150 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 30157 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Lime
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237b Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Lime
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Black
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Black
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...
Part #: 30385 Trans-Dark Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30386 Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End and 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 30387 Yellow
Hook with Towball Hook with Towball
Part #: 30395 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar and Disk Slot Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0002 Black
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 Black
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
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lime
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Yellow
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32065 Yellow
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32291 Black
Wheel Centre Small with Stub Axles (Pulley Wheel) Wheel Centre Smal...
Part #: 3464 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Lime
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Black
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Lime
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Dark Bluish Gray
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Technic Friction Pin with Round Hole Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 41532 Black
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41747 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41748 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Black
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun] Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 4360 Black
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Dark Bluish Gray
Tread Small (20 Links) Tread Small (20 L...
Part #: 43903 Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Light Bluish Gray
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 Black
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 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Yellow
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 Lime
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 Lime
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Light Bluish Gray
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 50cm String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823c50 Black
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Orange
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 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Hollow Studs, Single Hole Top and Bottom for Glass Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60032 Lime
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed and 3 Holes Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 60219 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Yellow
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Black
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Yellow
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60601 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Yellow
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Lime
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Light Bluish Gray
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-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
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-Clear
Technic Pin with Dual Wheels Holder Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61483 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 Black
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel Arch, Mudguard, 1 1/2 x 6 x 1 [Arch Extended] Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 62361 Black
Tail Shuttle Tail Shuttle
Part #: 6239 Lime
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 62743 Black
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Roll Cage 6 x 4 x 3 1/3 Roll Cage 6 x 4 x...
Part #: 64450 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 - Thick Lifting Ring Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 74698 Black
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Lime
Technic Pin Connector Round with 4 Clips Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 90202 Black
Crane Jaw Curved Crane Jaw Curved
Part #: 91347 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Lime
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Black
The set features a good selection of Dark Bluish Gray and Black elements, useful for building vehicles and structures. The Lime plates and Trans-Orange rocks add pops of color and are valuable for MOC builders looking to create unique volcanic landscapes.

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💎 Notable Parts

Lime Plate 1 x 4 (8x) $0.40
Black Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) (4x) $1.20
Dark Bluish Gray Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper (4x) $0.60
Trans-Orange Rock / Boulder, Vertical Half (4x) $1.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Heavy-lift cargo helicopter
🚀 Volcano monitoring station with launch platform
🏙 Expansion of a LEGO City airport with helicopter maintenance facility

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Charts Inventory Statistics

138
Unique Parts
306
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
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