Set Facts
- The Ultralight Helicopter features spinning main and tail rotors, a controllable tail rudder, and a detailed engine with moving pistons.
- The set includes a white, red, and black color scheme with a selection of stickers for an authentic look.
- This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic model can be rebuilt into an Experimental Aircraft.
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Ultralight Helicopter Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“For a Technic set, Ultralight Helicopter has been significantly outperforming the theme with a expected annual return of 9.8%. Considering the average annual return for a majority of Technic sets is typically around 4%, this happens to be an investible set with good returns.”
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“This is an excellent set for someone starting out in Technic, and a good parts pack for others. Really I think a set this small could have got away with just the rotor, adding the rudder, and having the alternate use a flat engine instead of an inline is excellent as well.”
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The B-model of the Ultralight Helicopter (42057-1) offers a straightforward and enjoyable build, with clear instructions and no need for extra parts from the A-model. The aircraft’s quirky design, especially with the outlandish wings and oversized engine, gives it a unique charm when stickers are applied, though it looks plain without them. While the propeller function feels somewhat limited due to the lack of connection with the wheels, the model is good.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
20 mos (this set 25 mos)
Annual growth
+4.14% (this set +9.84%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Ultralight Helicopter currently ranks #99 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.
About Technic
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Ultralight Helicopter set 42057 was released on November 27, 2016, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $43, while used sets sell around $9.
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Take to the skies with the Ultralight Helicopter!
Enjoy aerial adventures with this aerodynamic one-man helicopter, featuring spinning main and tail rotors, controllable tail rudder, detailed engine with moving pistons, open cockpit with detailed seat, and a white, red and black color scheme with a selection of stickers for an authentic helicopter look. This robust 2-in-1 LEGO® Technic model can be rebuilt to create an Experimental Aircraft, providing a double build-and-play experience. Both models can be built by following the free interactive, 3D digital LEGO Building Instructions app.
Features a high-tech aerodynamic design, open cockpit with detailed seat, spinning main and tail rotors, controllable tail rudder, and a detailed engine with moving pistons.
Check out the white, red and black color scheme with cool stickers.
Spin the gearwheel and see the rotors and engine spring to life.
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