LEGO Helicopter and Pilot 253-2
LEGO Helicopter and Pilot (253-2) is estimated at about $26 sealed as of Aug 2026. Retired · 49 pieces · 1975 Building Set with People.
- Set number
- 253-2
- Theme
- Building Set with People
- Year
- 1975
- Pieces
- 49
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $26 (Estimate, Aug 2026)
- Used value
- $10
- Retirement
- Retired
Helicopter and Pilot value by year
From $23 in 2016 to $26 (Estimate, Aug 2026): +14%. Its highest year was 2023, at $128.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Aug 2026 | $26 | −9.7% |
| 2026 (so far) | $26 | −11.4% |
| 2025 | $29 | −45.2% |
| 2024 | $53 | −58.8% |
| 2023 | $128 | +51.8% |
| 2022 | $84 | −20.5% |
| 2021 | $106 | +146.6% |
| 2020 | $43 | −21.7% |
| 2019 | $55 | +152.3% |
| 2018 | $22 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $21 | −8.0% |
| 2016 | $23 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Helicopter and Pilot (253-2) worth?
LEGO Helicopter and Pilot is worth approximately $26 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Helicopter and Pilot retired?
Yes — Helicopter and Pilot (253-2) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Why is LEGO Helicopter and Pilot so expensive?
Helicopter and Pilot was released in 1975 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.