LEGO Police Boat (30017)
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Forest Police
- Pieces
- 35
- Minifigures
- 1
- Retail Price
- $3.99
- Released
- 2012
- Status
- Retired
About This Set
With 35 pieces, the LEGO Police Boat (30017) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session. It launched in 2012 under the City banner at $3.99. You get 1 minifigure in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.114, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what City does best.
Key Features
- 35 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
- 1 minifigure — Adds play value and aftermarket appeal
- $0.114 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
- Forest Police collection — Sought-after corner of the City lineup
- Released 2012 — City sets from this period are known for their build quality
Investment Analysis
The Police Boat (30017) isn't retiring anytime soon, so there's no rush from an investment perspective. Sets tend to appreciate most after they leave shelves, so the real opportunity here is down the road. That said, let's look at what it's got going for it.
Overall, the investment outlook is modest but worth tracking.
A few things worth noting:
- Price-per-piece of $0.114 sits in a good range
At $3.99 retail, the best strategy is to watch for sales and stock up at a discount. City performs well on the aftermarket, and the Police Boat has the right ingredients.
Theme Background
The Police Boat falls under the LEGO City theme, sitting in the Forest Police subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2012 at $3.99, it sits in the accessible end of City. The $0.114 per piece is in line with City averages.
The Forest Police subcategory within City has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a City collection.