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4012 LEGO Boats Wave Cops
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4012 LEGO Boats Wave Cops
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LEGO 4012 Wave Cops is a vintage Boats set from 1996 valued at $189 for new and sealed sets, up 846% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.50% since release. On the used market, values range from $25 to $30 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Wave Cops since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 4012 Wave Cops is a Town Boats set released in 1996, containing 99 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set builds a floating police boat with a working winch. It includes two identical police minifigures with life vests and accessories such as a walkie-talkie, bullhorn, and rescue rope. The model uses a boat hull element designed to float on water.

A new and sealed Wave Cops is currently valued at around $189, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is higher than other Boats sets. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $170 to $207. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $199 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks $168.30
-11.0%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $180.00
-4.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Wave Cops $198.54
+5.0%
(JP) System 4012 Police Patrol Boat 101pc Floating Ship Sealed Vintage Set Boxed $212.63
+12.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 4012 Boats Wave Cops with manual minifigs No box Vintage 99% COMPLETE
$24.99
-0.0%
(US) Used - 4012 Boats Wave Cops with manual minifigs No box Vintage 99% COMPLETE
$24.99
-0.0%
(US) Used - 4012 Boats Wave Cops with manual minifigs No box Vintage 100% Complete
$29.99
(CA) Used - 4012 Wave Cops Complete With Instructions + Box 1996 Police Boat Vintage
$32.80
(US) Used - 4012 Boats Wave Cops Includes Box and Instructions
$35.00

Minifigs

Wave Cops contains the following minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other set.
cop022
Police Sheriff
Police sheriff wearing white cap, white arms, black legs with a life jacket and black sunglasses - cop022
x2
2 sets
Value $2.07

Sets in Boats

4031 Firefighter

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 361 / 4
Availability Retired
4031 LEGO Boats Firefighter
Retail $51.99
Value $219.80
Growth  +322.8%
Annual growth 2.8%

4030 Cargo Carrier

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 323 / 3
Availability Retired
4030 LEGO Boats Cargo Carrier
Retail $44.00
Value $511.36
Growth  +1062.2%
Annual growth 3.7%

4020 Fire Fighter

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 206 / 3
Availability Retired
4020 LEGO Boats Fire Fighter
Retail $28.50
Value $235.77
Growth  +727.3%
Annual growth 5.6%

4021 Police Patrol

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 195 / 3
Availability Retired
4021 LEGO Boats Police Patrol
Retail $33.99
Value $234.68
Growth  +590.4%
Annual growth 3.3%

4022 C26 Sea Cutter

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 3
Availability Retired
4022 LEGO Boats C26 Sea Cutter
Retail $29.99
Value $211.33
Growth  +604.7%
Annual growth 4.7%

4025 Fire Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 150 / 3
Availability Retired
4025 LEGO Fire Boat
Retail $29.99
Value $349.99
Growth  +1067.0%
Annual growth 4.2%

4011 Cabin Cruiser

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
4011 LEGO Boats Cabin Cruiser
Retail $19.75
Value $188.61
Growth  +855.0%
Annual growth 5.1%

4010 Police Rescue Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 83 / 2
Availability Retired
4010 LEGO Police Rescue Boat
Retail $15.50
Value $586.66
Growth  +3684.9%
Annual growth 5.5%

4015 Freighter

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 80 / 2
Availability Retired
4015 LEGO Boats Freighter
Retail $14.99
Value $790.66
Growth  +5174.6%
Annual growth 4.4%

4005 Tug Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 1
Availability Retired
4005 LEGO Tug Boat
Retail $9.99
Value $512.38
Growth  +5028.9%
Annual growth 5.2%

4002 Riptide Racer

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 54 / 1
Availability Retired
4002 LEGO Boats Riptide Racer
Retail $12.99
Value $85.86
Growth  +561.0%
Annual growth 5.3%

My Collection

Wave Cops Reviews

19 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Brickset
“I am extremely impressed with ‘Wave Cops’ as it is a real departure from the earlier Police Boat (4010). Wave Cops is much sleeker than the previous police boat (4010) and has a lower coach roof with plenty of windows and a glass hatch. The cockpit area is quite small and... More accommodates two or three minifigs comfortably.”
Full review at brickset.com
“4012 Wave Cops is a 401x Class Floating Boat model. It's meant to be a fast patrol boat for your LEGO Town. With a small hull like the 4011 Cabin Cruiser, but in black with white deck, a cabin area and a flying bridge, it sleek and modern. Design, color scheme, stickers,... More play features, piece selection, attention to detail.”
Full review at alumni.soe.ucsc.edu

About Boats

The Boats theme was a LEGO System theme that ran from 1982 to 1996 and consisted of 12 sets. Unlike most town sets, the sets in the Boats, also known as Floating Boats, really did float in water. Initiakky the boats were made from single piece hulls but later sets introduced multi-hulled boats. After 1996 boats became part of the LEGO City theme.
Summary
Boats Wave Cops set 4012 was released in April 1996, retailing for $20, but has since been retired. New, unopened Wave Cops sets are valued at $189, while used sets can be found for $25.
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You’re in command of the seas when you build and drive this awesome police boat. Walkie talkies and megaphones put the power of communication in your hands. Then use the working winch to reel in those who break the law!
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