LEGO Helicopter Transporter 60049-1
LEGO Helicopter Transporter (60049-1) is estimated at about $55 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $45). Retired 2015 · 382 pieces · 2014 City.
- Set number
- 60049-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Police
- Year
- 2014
- Pieces
- 382
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $45
- Market value
- $55 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $21
- Released
- 2014
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Minifigures in LEGO Helicopter Transporter
- LEGO Police - City Motorcycle Officer, Silver Sunglasses
- LEGO Police - City Officer, Gold Badge, Dark Blue Cap with Hole, Sunglasses
- LEGO Police - Jail Prisoner 86753 Prison Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Backpack, Scowl
- LEGO Police - Jail Prisoner Shirt with Prison Stripes and Torn out Sleeves, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $7 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for City sets (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Helicopter Transporter (60049-1) worth?
LEGO Helicopter Transporter is worth approximately $55 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Helicopter Transporter retired?
Yes — Helicopter Transporter (60049-1) 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 Transporter gone up in value?
Yes. Helicopter Transporter launched at $45 and now trades around $55, an increase of 22.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Helicopter Transporter?
At its $45 retail price across 382 pieces, Helicopter Transporter works out to about $0.118 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Helicopter Transporter a good investment?
Helicopter Transporter currently trades 22.2% above its $45 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 Transporter so expensive?
Helicopter Transporter was released in 2014 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.