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LEGO 480 Rescue Helicopter is a vintage LEGOLAND set from 1975 valued at $223 for new and sealed sets, up 22194% from an original retail price of $1.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.99% since release. On the used market, values range from $17 to $22 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Rescue Helicopter since June 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 480-1 Rescue Helicopter is a LEGOLAND set released in 1975, containing 62 pieces. The set builds a vintage rescue helicopter with spinning front and rear propellers, opening side doors, a hollow interior, and small wheels underneath. This U.S. release is the regional counterpart to set 691 Rescue Helicopter, which was sold in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

A new and sealed Rescue Helicopter is currently valued at around $223, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $187 to $270. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $241 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Town Helicopter (4429)
BrickEconomy Choice
$179.89
(US) LEGOLAND: Rescue Helicopter (480) - Unopened New $220.00
-1.3%
(IT) 4429 - Helicopter Rescue $269.93
+21.1%
(US) Vintage Rescue Helicopter (480) - Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $299.00
+34.1%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - 480 Rescue Helicopter Vintage No Instructions No Box
$14.99
--16.4%
(US) Used - All pieces present 100% period correct. No instructions $19.79
(DE) Used - ( N11/6 ) LEGO 626 Helicopter / Rescue Helicopter with BA
$20.03
(US) Used - LEGOLAND Set 480 Rescue Helicopter vintage set from 1975 complete
$20.95

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Availability Retired
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Year 1975
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Retail $1.25
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Year 1975
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Availability Retired
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660 Air Transporter

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Growth  +3396.4%
Annual growth 6.5%

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Rescue Helicopter Reviews

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“This vintage LEGO Rescue Helicopter set is a charming throwback to the pre-minifigure era, featuring a blocky yet nostalgic design that captures the essence of its time. Highlights include a spinning propeller, opening doors, and a surprisingly spacious interior, even if it isn’t quite scaled for minifigures. Despite its simplicity, it holds up as a collectible piece for fans of classic LEGO.”
 

About LEGOLAND

The LEGO LEGOLAND theme, introduced in the 1970s and continuing into the 1980s, comprised sets that replicated everyday scenes, vehicles, and buildings in a more simplistic style than later themes. These sets, pre-dating the minifigure era, were designed to represent various aspects of life, from towns to vehicles to castles. The LEGOLAND theme was foundational in the evolution of LEGO, bridging the gap between basic brick building and the more themed, narrative-driven sets that would become standard in subsequent years.
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