LEGO Helicopter Rescue 4429-1
LEGO Helicopter Rescue (4429-1) is worth about $135 on the secondary market today, against a $84 retail price. It has 425 pieces, belongs to the City theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4429-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Medical
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 425
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $84
- Market value
- $135
- Used value
- $38
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Helicopter Rescue
- LEGO Doctor - Long Lab Coat over Dark Azure Shirt, Stethoscope, Black Smooth Hair
- LEGO Fire - Pilot Male, Red Fire Suit with Carabiner, Dark Blue Legs with Map, White Helmet, Orange Sunglasses
- LEGO Green V-Neck Sweater, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Reddish Brown Hair
- LEGO Paramedic - Red Uniform, Female, Blue Short Bill Cap
Helicopter Rescue value by year
From $55 in 2014 to $99 in 2026 so far: +80%. Its highest year was 2018, at $111.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $99 | +8.5% |
| 2025 | $91 | −12.4% |
| 2024 | $104 | −3.4% |
| 2023 | $108 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $101 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $100 | +15.8% |
| 2020 | $86 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $84 | −23.9% |
| 2018 | $111 | +22.1% |
| 2017 | $91 | +21.6% |
| 2016 | $74 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | $64 | +17.2% |
| 2014 | $55 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $34 together, roughly 25% of the set's value — about typical for City sets (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Helicopter Rescue (4429-1) worth?
LEGO Helicopter Rescue is worth approximately $135 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Helicopter Rescue retired?
Yes — Helicopter Rescue (4429-1) 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.
Has LEGO Helicopter Rescue gone up in value?
Yes. Helicopter Rescue launched at $84 and now trades around $135, an increase of 60.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Helicopter Rescue?
At its $84 retail price across 425 pieces, Helicopter Rescue works out to about $0.198 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Helicopter Rescue a good investment?
Helicopter Rescue currently trades 60.6% above its $84 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Helicopter Rescue so expensive?
Helicopter Rescue was released in 2012 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.