How many pieces are in the Fire Helicopter?

Fire Helicopter contains 53 pieces.

What age is the Fire Helicopter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 4+.

When was the Fire Helicopter released?

Fire Helicopter was released in 2022.

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🏛 Fire

Set #60318

Fire Helicopter

LEGO City Fire Helicopter (60318) is a fantastic, toddler-friendly introduction to the world of brick building.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 4+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger kids aged 4+ taking their first steps into standard LEGO bricks
Build: 53 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 18.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.1 community rating from 39 ratings

Parents and young kids love the approachable build and instant play value, though experienced builders note it's too simple and basic for a serious collection.

$9.99

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📝 Our Take

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LEGO City Fire Helicopter (60318) is a fantastic, toddler-friendly introduction to the world of brick building. Featuring a chunky helicopter with spinning rotors, a storage compartment, and fun roleplay elements like a hotdog vendor and burning trash can, it packs maximum play value into a tiny 53-piece footprint.

This set is perfect for young kids transitioning from DUPLO to standard LEGO systems. Thanks to the inclusion of a Starter Brick base and pictorial instructions, four-year-olds can build this almost entirely on their own, boosting their confidence while providing an approachable entry point for parents and kids to build together.

Skip this if you are an older builder or experienced collector looking for a challenging construction experience. With only 53 simple pieces and a basic junior build style, adult fans and older kids will breeze through this in under five minutes with nothing new to offer their parts collections.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.1h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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12cm × 8cm × 5cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Includes a pre-formed Starter Brick element to get the build started instantly
Pictorial printed instructions designed specifically for younger builders
Spinning rotor blades for immediate flight action play
Fun accessory pairing of a firefighter and a hotdog vendor with flames

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired 4+ entry-level set with a modest $9.99 original MSRP, the Fire Helicopter (60318) occupies a niche corner of the secondary market. While 4+ sets generally don't carry the high-flying investment profiles of massive Modular Buildings or Star Wars UCS sets, sealed copies can still appeal to parents looking for nostalgic or discontinued small gifts. With only 53 pieces, the absolute growth in dollar terms will naturally remain small, but percentage-wise, sealed examples may creep up modestly over time simply due to natural attrition and sealed collector demand. However, the heavy reliance on a large Starter Brick limits its appeal to bulk part-out investors.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Fire Rescue & Police Chase

Compared to larger LEGO City fire sets like the Fire Station or Fire Rescue Plane, the Fire Helicopter (60318) is specifically engineered as a stepping stone for younger children. While it lacks the complexity and piece counts of standard 6+ or 7+ sets, its sub-$10 price point makes it an ideal impulse buy or stocking stuffer.

2 Minifigures Included

Firefighter, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Sunglasses, White Helmet

4 parts

Hot Dog Vender, Red Legs and Cap

4 parts

C+

Includes standard City figures: a firefighter in a bright light orange suit with sunglasses, and a hotdog vendor with red legs and cap, accompanied by fun accessories like a sausage and radio.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 53
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 31 unique parts, 45 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 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.

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068pr0054 2× Vibrant Yellow

Plate 3 x 3 Cross

Part #: 15397 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 19220 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 21445 1× Light Bluish Gray

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 1× Black

Food Hot Dog Bun

Part #: 25386 1× Tan

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Helicopter Skid R...

Part #: 30248 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Red

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30592 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Vibrant Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with C...

Part #: 3069bpr0307 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 1 x...

Part #: 32124 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Food Hot Dog / Sa...

Part #: 33078 1× Black

Food Hot Dog / Sa...

Part #: 33078 1× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Vibrant Yellow

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 2× Red

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 2× Trans-Light Blue

Helicopter Body 4...

Part #: 65096 1× Red

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 67737 1× Black

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 85959pat0003 1× Trans-Red

Windscreen 6 x 2 ...

Part #: 92474 1× Trans-Light Blue

Trash Can with 4 ...

Part #: 92926 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Features a helpful mix of bright primary colors, printed fire logo curved bricks, and specialized helicopter skids. Great for getting a handful of useful basic plates and specialty cockpit elements.

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💎 Notable Parts

Vibrant Yellow Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Fire Logo Print (2x) $1.50

Trans-Light Blue Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Handle (1x) $0.75

Dark Bluish Gray Helicopter Skid Rails 12 x 6 (1x) $1.20

Black Propeller 3 Blade Small (1x) $0.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.85

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Small park emergency response expansion with burning trash cans and mini street setups

🚗 Micro-scale aviation vehicles and tiny support copters for larger city layouts

Community Insights

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What YouTubers Say

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3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Based on 4 YouTube reviews

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3.0 /5

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0% positive

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2 YouTube reviews

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

Official Piece Count

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 2

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