To the Rescue!
Ambulance Helicopter is ready!

Whirl into action with this 190-piece hospital set from 2018, complete with 3 minifigures for high-flying adventures!

🏛 Hospital
Set #60179

Ambulance Helicopter

The Ambulance Helicopter set is a charming and accessible introduction to LEGO City's emergency services.

🏆 Best For: Younger children and beginner LEGO builders who enjoy City themes and emergency vehicles. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 190 pcs 🎂 Ages 5+
★★★★☆ 4.0 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's simplicity and playability, making it a great gift for younger children. However, some criticize the basic building techniques and lack of complexity for older builders.

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📝 Our Take

The Ambulance Helicopter set is a charming and accessible introduction to LEGO City's emergency services. Its bright colors and straightforward design make it instantly appealing, while the inclusion of three minifigures adds immediate play value. This set perfectly captures the essence of a rescue helicopter in a compact and engaging format.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and those new to the hobby. The build is simple enough to be completed in an afternoon, making it a great confidence-booster. It offers a good balance of building and imaginative play, encouraging kids to create their own rescue scenarios.

Skip this if you're an experienced builder looking for a complex or challenging project. The build is quite basic and may not offer enough depth for seasoned LEGO fans. Consider the larger LEGO City hospital sets for a more intricate building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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190
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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10cm × 29cm × 9cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and intuitive building process
  • Focus on classic LEGO building techniques
  • Incorporates moving rotor blades for added playability
  • Features a functional stretcher for rescue missions

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Ambulance Helicopter, while retired, is unlikely to see significant appreciation. Its low piece count and mass-market appeal limit its collector value. However, it could be a decent investment for bulk LEGO buyers looking to acquire specific parts in common colors. The set's original MSRP was relatively low, so any potential gains will likely be modest. The set's appeal to younger children might sustain some demand on the secondary market.

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📖 About This Set

Join the LEGO® City rescue team and fly the Ambulance Helicopter! This fun toy features spinning rotors, hatch on the back, landing gear and room for a stretcher inside, plus snowboard and radio elements, and 3 minifigures.

  • Includes 3 minifigures: a pilot, doctor and a snowboarder.
  • Features a red and yellow Ambulance Helicopter with spinning rotors, landing gear, hatch on the back and room for a stretcher inside.
  • Spin the rotor to launch the helicopter.
  • Open the hatch to fit the stretcher inside the back.
  • Accessory elements include a snowboard, stretcher and a radio.
  • This fun toy is suitable for ages 5-12.
  • Helicopter measures over 3” (10cm) high, 11” (29cm) long and 3” (9cm) wide.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City vehicles, the Ambulance Helicopter offers a compact and affordable option for introducing children to emergency services themes. While larger sets like the Mobile Command Center (60139-1) offer more complex builds and play features, this helicopter provides a more accessible entry point. It's a good choice for those seeking a quick and engaging build without a significant investment.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: two paramedics (one male, one female) and a patient. The paramedic minifigures feature the Star of Life emblem on their red jackets. These figures are common across the LEGO City Hospital subtheme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 86 unique parts • 176 total pieces

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Black
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Yellow
Panel 1 x 4 x 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs Panel 1 x 4 x 2 w...
Part #: 14718 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Red
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside [New Version] Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 15254 Red
Plate 3 x 3 Cross Plate 3 x 3 Cross
Part #: 15397 Black
Helicopter Landing Ski 1 x 6 with Pin Hole Helicopter Landin...
Part #: 15540 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Yellow
Sports Snowboard Small Sports Snowboard ...
Part #: 18746 Lime
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Expanded Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 19220 Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Light Bluish Gray
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Brown
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Blue
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 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 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Yellow
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Yellow
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Red
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350b Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Radar Screen Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0005 White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Red
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 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Yellow
Sticker Sheet for Set 60179-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 36067 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Blue
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 Yellow
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41747 Yellow
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41748 Yellow
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Yellow
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Yellow
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Yellow
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Red
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b White
Jet Engine Fan with 10 Blades and Technic Pin Jet Engine Fan wi...
Part #: 46667 Black
Wedge Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End Wedge Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47456 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b White
Engine Smooth Large [2 x 2 Thin Top Plate] Engine Smooth Lar...
Part #: 4868b Dark Bluish Gray
Engine Centre - Smooth Large Engine Centre - S...
Part #: 4869 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Yellow
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 White
Slope 18° 4 x 1 Slope 18° 4 x 1
Part #: 60477 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Dark Bluish Gray
Tail Shuttle Tail Shuttle
Part #: 6239 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 62743 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Yellow
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 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 Yellow
Equipment Medical Syringe Equipment Medical...
Part #: 87989 Lime
Plate 2 x 14 Plate 2 x 14
Part #: 91988 Black
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 White
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 Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Yellow
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
The set contains a good selection of yellow and red pieces, useful for building vehicles and structures. The Dark Bluish Gray Helicopter Landing Ski pieces are unique to helicopter models. The included slopes are helpful for detailing.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 (6x) $0.60
Black Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) (4x) $1.00
Yellow Plate 1 x 2 (5x) $0.15
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.75

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modify into a larger, more detailed helicopter model
🏙 Expand the set to create a larger hospital scene with a helipad
🌳 Build a mountain rescue base with the helicopter as a key component

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Ambulance Helicopter Instructions
BI 3004/80+4, 60179 V29
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Ambulance Helicopter Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

86
Unique Parts
176
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1