The LEGO Emergency Rescue Helicopter (60405) is a neat little set, clocking in at 226 pieces. Released in 2024 as part of the City Medical collection, it retails for $19.99. The set includes 3 minifigures, adding play and display value.
You're looking at $0.088 per piece, which holds up well against other City sets.
For the price point, the Emergency Rescue Helicopter delivers a clean City build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
226 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from City
$0.088 per piece — Better value than the City average
Medical subtheme — A popular subcategory within City
From 2024 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2024 addition to City, part of the Medical subcollection, the Emergency Rescue Helicopter slots into the more affordable side of City. City is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $19.99 this set is priced accordingly. The $0.088 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in City right now.
Collectors following City specifically should note the Medical subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
175% above retail. Now trading at $54.95, up 175% from $19.99 RRP — a 132% annualized return over 1.2 years since retirement.
Top 10% value in City — At $0.088 per piece (#35 of 589), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in City.
Strong part-out value at 1.9x — Parts are worth $38.91 vs $19.99 retail (1.9x ratio). Theme average is 1.5x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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