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LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest is a City set valued at $64 for new and sealed sets, up 42% from an original retail price of $44.99. The set retired in August 2016 with annual appreciation averaging 3.46% since. On the used market, values range from $24 to $36 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $55 and $68. Momentum for the set is level at the moment, despite a growing number of listings.

Hovercraft Arrest Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hovercraft Arrest since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest is a City Swamp Police set released in 2015, containing 331 pieces and 3 minifigures. It includes a police hovercraft, a half-tracked off-roader, and a tree house hideout. Accessories include a loot box, banknotes, gold nuggets, a crowbar, an axe, handcuffs, a walkie-talkie, a life vest, a snake, a pan, a sausage, and pliers. The minifigures comprise a police officer and two crooks.

Hovercraft Arrest has climbed about 3.5% a year since retirement and is worth around $64 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $78 in five years. The average used price is $30 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $65 to $75. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. The set was available for 19 months, from January 2015 to August 2016.
Collector and Investor Standing
Swamp Police remains a niche corner of the City line, appealing to those who enjoy murky narratives. The half-tracked off-roader and tree-house hideout give this hovercraft chase a distinct, swampy character. It fits neatly into collections focused on that specific sub-theme rather than general police play.
52/100
Collector
A steady following
Niche Swamp Police subtheme with unique vehicle
52/100
Investor
In the middle of the pack
Frequent secondary market turnover keeps liquidity high
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) City 60071 Hovercraft Arrest Swamp Police 331 pcs 5-12 City Police
BrickEconomy Choice
$50.00
(US) City 60071 Hovercraft Arrest Swamp Police NISB New Sealed Retired 2015 $54.99
-13.9%
(US) New in sealed box LEGO CITY HOVERCRAFT ARREST 60071 $54.99
-13.9%
(US) CITY HOVERCRAFT ARREST 60071 RETIRED NEW SEALED $55.00
-13.9%
(US) CITY: Hovercraft Arrest 60071 - NISB $59.95
-6.2%
(US) 60071 -- CITY Hovercraft Arrest Swamp Police -- SEALED RETIRED $59.99
-6.1%
(US) Hovercraft Arrest from BrickLink seller KevinTheMB $63.57
-0.5%
(US) City 60071 Hovercraft Arrest - NISB Mint Box $65.00
+1.8%
(US) CITY: Hovercraft Arrest - # 60071 -RETIRED -New/Sealed - Hard To Find $65.00
+1.8%
(US) City Hovercraft Arrest 60071 Swamp Police. New In Box $65.00
+1.8%
(US) CITY SET LEGO 60071 HOVERCRAFT ARREST RETIRED New wear $67.00
+4.9%
(US) 60071 City Hovercraft Arrest New Sealed Boat Police Raft NIB $68.00
+6.4%
(US) CITY HOVERCRAFT ARREST KIT #60071 331 PIECES NIB 2015 $68.40
+7.1%
(US) Hovercraft Arrest from BrickLink seller BmoreBrickworks $69.00
+8.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 60071 Hovercraft Arrest.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 60071 Hovercraft Arrest.

Market Momentum

Neutral
More listings are appearing and this set's forecast trails similar sets, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in City
High demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in City
Listings up 17% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+7% typical for Swamp Police
+1% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:30% bearish·63% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Swamp Police sets

Hovercraft Arrest ranks 7th of 8 Swamp Police sets since its listings outnumber those of most sets ranked above it, its gains over the past year fell short of similar sets, and it started from well over the retail price of most sets ranked higher.

#7 of 8
By growth since retail, +42%
+35%+158%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.19 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.19
Typical
$0.21
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 47%
20%50%
In the top quarter of the group.
#2 of 8 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 50% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Swamp Police setsValueSince retail
60069 Swamp Police Station$157+74%
60068 Crooks' Hideout$94+35%
60071 Hovercraft Arrest$64+42%
60067 Helicopter Pursuit$60+49%
60070 Water Plane Chase$48+59%
60066 Swamp Police Starter Set$26+158%
60065 ATV Patrol$16+132%
30311 Swamp Police Helicopter$6.25+79%

Sets in City / Swamp Police

60069 Swamp Police Station

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 707 / 6
Availability Retired
60069 LEGO City Swamp Police Station
Retail $89.99
Value $156.56
Growth  +74.0%
Annual growth 6.0%

60068 Crooks' Hideout

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 473 / 5
Availability Retired
60068 LEGO City Swamp Police Crooks' Hideout
Retail $69.99
Value $94.24
Growth  +34.6%
Annual growth 3.7%

60070 Water Plane Chase

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 263 / 2
Availability Retired
60070 LEGO City Swamp Police Water Plane Chase
Retail $29.99
Value $47.76
Growth  +59.3%
Annual growth 2.4%

60067 Helicopter Pursuit

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 253 / 3
Availability Retired
60067 LEGO City Swamp Police Helicopter Pursuit
Retail $39.99
Value $59.65
Growth  +49.2%
Annual growth 2.9%

60066 Swamp Police Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 78 / 4
Availability Retired
60066 LEGO City Swamp Police Starter Set
Retail $9.99
Value $25.73
Growth  +157.6%
Annual growth 5.1%

60065 ATV Patrol

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 59 / 2
Availability Retired
60065 LEGO City Swamp Police ATV Patrol
Retail $6.99
Value $16.22
Growth  +132.0%
Annual growth 6.0%

30311 Swamp Police Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Swamp Police
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 51 / 1
Availability Retired
30311 LEGO City Swamp Police Helicopter
Retail $3.49
Value $6.25
Growth  +79.1%
Annual growth 3.1%

Hovercraft Arrest Questions

What is LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest worth?

A new, sealed copy of Hovercraft Arrest is worth about $64 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $55 and $68. On the used market, expect to pay around $30.

Is LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest retired?

Yes. Hovercraft Arrest retired in August 2016, having been in production for 19 months, 7 months longer than the typical Swamp Police set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest performed since its release?

Hovercraft Arrest is now worth 42% more than its $44.99 retail price, or roughly 3.5% a year on average. That matches the Swamp Police average of 3.2% a year closely.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest?

In twelve months, Hovercraft Arrest could be worth around $66, about 3% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 60071 Hovercraft Arrest have, and which minifigures are included?

Hovercraft Arrest is built from 331 pieces, or $0.14 per piece at retail. The 3 minifigures included are Crook (2) and Swamp Police Officer. Their combined value is about $9.65, about 15% of what the set is worth. Swamp Police Officer is the most valuable at $4.00.

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Hovercraft Arrest Reviews

54 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
“The hovercraft and the off-roader in this set are really cool, and LEGO fans will like adding these vehicles to their LEGO collections. This building set will definitely engage kids in some imaginative cops versus robbers play. ”
Full review at ttpm.com
JANGBRiCKS
“Here's another Swamp Police subtheme set that uses that same main villain character. The set on the whole, though, brings me much happiness. There are some very classy and different builds here that complement other City items without repeating commonly-used ideas.”
Full review at www.jangbricks.com
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About City Swamp Police

The LEGO Swamp Police is a Police-based City subtheme introduced in 2015 that feature Police sets that take place in the swamp.

Swamp Police was introduced in 2015 and currently consists of 8 sets. As of today, 60069 Swamp Police Station is the most valuable Swamp Police set with an estimated new/sealed value of $157.
Summary
City Swamp Police Hovercraft Arrest set 60071 was released in January 2015, retailing for $45, but has since been retired. New, unopened Hovercraft Arrest sets are valued at $64, while used sets can be found for $30.
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The crooks are busy stashing loot at their tree-house hideout located deep in the swamp, happy in the knowledge that no one could ever catch them in their getaway vehicle, a powerful, half-tracked off-roader. Little do they know that the police are about to arrive in the ultimate swamp vehicle—the police hovercraft! Get behind the wheel of this super-agile machine and apply the power, there’s no escape for the crooks this time!

Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: a police officer and 2 crooks.

Features a police hovercraft, half-tracked off-roader and a tree house

Accessories include a loot-box, 2 banknotes, 2 gold nuggets, crowbar, axe, handcuffs, walkie-talkie, life vest, snake, pan, sausage and a pair of pliers Power over swampy terrain! Slap on the handcuffs! Hovercraft measures over 3” (8cm) high, 6” (16cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide Half-tracked off-roader measures over 2” (7cm) high,5” (13cm) long and 2” (6cm) wide.
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