To the Rescue!
Emergency Action in LEGO City!

Soar into action with the Emergency Rescue Helicopter! With 226 pieces, 3 minifigures, and a working winch, this set is perfect for creating thrilling rescue missions.

🏛 Hospital
Set #60405

Emergency Rescue Helicopter

The Emergency Rescue Helicopter is a fantastic addition to any LEGO City layout.

🏆 Best For: Younger LEGO fans and those new to building with Technic elements ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 226 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's playability and realistic design, making it a hit with kids. Some find the build a bit simple, but the overall value and included minifigures make it a worthwhile purchase.

📝 Our Take

The Emergency Rescue Helicopter is a fantastic addition to any LEGO City layout. With its vibrant color scheme and functional design, this set brings the excitement of emergency response to your LEGO world.

This set is perfect for younger builders and LEGO City enthusiasts. The build is straightforward and engaging, offering a great introduction to Technic elements and moving parts.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed build. Consider larger LEGO City sets with more advanced building techniques for a greater challenge.

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🧱 Building Experience

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226
Pieces
2h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective Technic integration for rotor function
  • Bright and appealing color scheme
  • Easy-to-follow instructions
  • Incorporates a stretcher for rescue missions

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Emergency Rescue Helicopter is a smaller set within the broader LEGO City theme. Its investment potential is moderate. While LEGO City sets tend to hold some value, their mass-market appeal can limit significant appreciation. The set's relatively low piece count and lack of exclusive or highly sought-after minifigures suggest it may not dramatically increase in value. However, complete sets in good condition will likely retain or slightly increase in value over time, especially after retirement. Monitor the set's popularity and condition to maximize potential returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

This set offers a great entry point into LEGO City emergency vehicles at a reasonable price. Compared to larger, more complex helicopter sets, this one is easier to build and more accessible to younger builders. It's a good choice for those who want a simple, playable helicopter without a significant investment.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: two paramedics and a patient. The paramedics' vibrant yellow safety vests add a pop of color and realism, while the patient's red backpack is a nice accessory. These figures are common for the City theme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 83 unique parts • 202 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 60405-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10105281 [No Color/Any Color]
String with Black End Studs 30L Overall String with Black...
Part #: 104702 Vibrant Yellow
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Black
Wedge Curved 3 x 4 x 2/3 Cutout Wedge Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 11291 Black
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Bottom Aircraft Fuselage...
Part #: 11295 Dark Turquoise
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Turquoise
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Dark Turquoise
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 2 Double with 2 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 22889 Dark Turquoise
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Inverted with 2/3 Cutout Slope 45° 2 x 1 I...
Part #: 2310 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Light Blue
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 White
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30165 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Turquoise
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Turquoise
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 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 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Control Panel Print (Reissue) Tile 1 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3069bpr0290 White
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Vibrant Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Turquoise
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 White
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Black
Headwear Accessory Visor Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 41805 Trans-Light Blue
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 White
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 42924 Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Helmet, Sports, with Vent Holes [Plain] Helmet, Sports, w...
Part #: 46303 Dark Turquoise
Jet Engine Fan with 10 Blades and Technic Pin Jet Engine Fan wi...
Part #: 46667 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Dark Turquoise
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Light Bluish Gray
Windscreen 6 x 8 x 2 Curved Windscreen 6 x 8 ...
Part #: 5274 Trans-Light Blue
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 White
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Tail Shuttle Tail Shuttle
Part #: 6239 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 62743 Black
Flame / Headwear Accessory Plume / Feather, Triple Point Flame / Headwear ...
Part #: 64647 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on Edges and Clips Horizontal Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 66252 White
Tile Round 3 x 3 Tile Round 3 x 3
Part #: 67095 White
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Closed Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 67737 Black
Brick Round, Half 1 x 2 Brick Round, Half...
Part #: 68013 Black
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 Black
Technic Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole and 1 x 2 Plate Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 73109 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 Black
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Stud Holder Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 73562 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 10 x 2 x 2 with Curved End Left Slope Curved 10 x...
Part #: 77180 Vibrant Yellow
Slope Curved 10 x 2 x 2 with Curved End Right Slope Curved 10 x...
Part #: 77182 Vibrant Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77850 Black
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 Black
String Reel 2 x 2 Drum with Stud String Reel 2 x 2...
Part #: 78333 Light Bluish Gray
Food Cupcake with Stud Food Cupcake with...
Part #: 79743 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 85940 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Turquoise
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Tan
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 87544 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Black
Equipment Stretcher [No Bottom Hinges] Equipment Stretch...
Part #: 93140 White
Helmet, Sports [Plain] Helmet, Sports [P...
Part #: 93560 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
This set has a decent selection of basic plates and slopes in useful colors like black, white, and light bluish gray. The inclusion of Vibrant Yellow plates and Trans-Dark Blue plates adds some visual interest. The Technic pins are useful for MOC builders looking to integrate moving parts.

💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs (8x) $0.80
Vibrant Yellow Plate 1 x 1 (8x) $0.40
Black Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] (8x) $0.40
Black Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade) (4x) $0.60
Trans-Dark Blue Plate 1 x 2 (6x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert into a larger search and rescue vehicle
🏙 Expand a LEGO City hospital or emergency services area
🚀 Transform into a futuristic aircraft or drone

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BrixFix highly recommends the LEGO City Emergency Rescue Helicopter (60405), emphasizing its $20 price point and excellent play value. The reviewer appreciates the larger scale, detailed minifigures, and the new canopy piece, considering it a top-tier LEGO City helicopter.

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BlockTalk AI Summary

BrixFix highly recommends the LEGO City Emergency Rescue Helicopter (60405), emphasizing its $20 price point and excellent play value. The reviewer appreciates the larger scale, detailed minifigures, and the new canopy piece, considering it a top-tier LEGO City helicopter.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

83
Unique Parts
202
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1