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LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter is a City set valued at $37 for new and sealed sets, down 7% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in December 2022. Used copies are valued between $20 and $25 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $37 and $50. The set's value has eased over the last three months, a downward trend that now defines its market.

Fire Rescue Helicopter Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Rescue Helicopter since December 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter is a City Fire set released in 2021, containing 212 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set includes a helicopter with water cannons, a motorbike, and a power plant build with stackable flame elements. Minifigures comprise a plant worker, a helicopter pilot, and LEGO City TV character Clemmons. The scene is designed for fire-response play, with the helicopter targeting flames at the power plant.

A new and sealed Fire Rescue Helicopter is currently valued at around $37. The average used price is $21 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $33 to $49. A year out, the forecast has it at about $39. The set was available for 23 months, from January 2021 to December 2022.
Collector and Investor Standing
The City Fire line has a little extra pull here for fans of City Adventures: the helicopter brings TV hero Clemmons into a power plant blaze. For investors, it sits among other City fire sets.
50/100
Collector
A steady following
City Adventures hero Clemmons joins the crew
63/100
Investor
In the middle of the pack
A familiar City Fire helicopter
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) City Fire Rescue Helicopter Building Kit 212 (60281) Retired Sealed Set
BrickEconomy Choice
$29.99
(US) City 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter 212 Pieces Ages 5+ NEW SEALED $29.99
-18.9%
(CA) City Fire Rescue Helicopter 60281 Building Kit (212 Pieces) $31.85
-13.9%
(CA) City Set - 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter Brand New SEALED $31.95
-13.6%
(US) CITY FIRE RESCUE HELICOPTER 212 PCS 60281 NEW IN BOX 2021 RETIRED $32.40
-12.4%
(US) City Fire Rescue Helicopter, 60281, NEW, Sealed $32.95
-10.9%
(US) CITY: Fire Rescue Helicopter (60281) $32.95
-10.9%
(US) City Fire Rescue Helicopter 60281 Building Kit 212 Pieces, Ages 5+ $32.99
-10.8%
(US) New Lego City Fire Rescue Helicopter Set 60281 212 pieces $32.99
-10.8%
(US) CITY: Fire Rescue Helicopter (60281). J6 $33.99
-8.1%
(US) CITY: Fire Rescue Helicopter (60281) 212 Pcs $34.95
-5.5%
(US) Fire Rescue Helicopter from BrickLink seller RefreshBricks $35.99
-2.7%
(US) City FIRE RESCUE HELICOPTER #60281 212 Pcs Age 5+ ~ New in Box $36.99
0.0%
(US) 60281 2021 City Fire Rescue Helicopter Retired Sealed New $37.00
(US) LEGO CITY: Fire Rescue Helicopter (60281) RETIRED New FREESHIP $37.00
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter.

Market Momentum

Bearish
Interest from collectors stays high, yet the set's value has eased over the last three months. It is growing slower than similar retired sets in the City Fire theme over the past year.
SupplyMore than most in City
Listings up 24% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+7% typical for Fire
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:53% bearish·40% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Fire Rescue Helicopter Minifigs

Fire Rescue Helicopter contains 3 minifigures. All 3 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
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Construction Worker
Construction worker wearing an orange safety vest with reflective stripes, paired with dark blue legs and a red construction helmet - cty1281
Exclusive
Value $2.68
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Firefighter Chopper Piolet
Minifigure in bright light orange suit with reflective stripes, white helmet, and headset - cty1282
Exclusive
Value $2.50
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Fire Fighter Clemmons
Clemmons fire fighter with a white helmet and a trans-black visor - cty1280
Exclusive
Value $2.18

Compared with other City Fire Helicopter sets

Set against the others, Fire Rescue Helicopter is on more wanted lists per owner than most of the group's retired sets, ranks among the biggest of the City Fire Helicopter sets and has one of the bigger minifigure lineups in the group.

#3 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
City Fire Helicopter sets by valueValueSince retail
60010 Fire Helicopter$91+128%
7206 Fire Helicopter$85+113%
60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter$37-7%
7238 Fire Helicopter$16+59%
60318 Fire Helicopter$13+26%
60411 Fire Rescue Helicopter$9.99At retail
30019 Fire Helicopter$6.86-
4900 Fire Helicopter$5.92+48%

City Fire Helicopter Sets

60411 Fire Rescue Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 85 / 1
Availability Retail
60411 LEGO City Fire Rescue Helicopter
Retail $9.99
Available at retail

60318 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 53 / 2
Availability Retired
60318 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
Retail $9.99
Value $12.54
Growth  +25.5%
Annual growth 8.0%

30566 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 1
Availability Retired
30566 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
promotional
Value $5.00
Annual growth 8.0%

60248 Fire Helicopter Response

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 93 / 3
Availability Retired
60248 LEGO City Fire Helicopter Response
Retail $29.99
Value $27.22

60010 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 232 / 2
Availability Retired
60010 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
Retail $39.99
Value $91.00
Growth  +127.6%
Annual growth 5.8%

30019 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Forest Fire
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1
Availability Retired
30019 LEGO City Forest Fire Fire Helicopter
promotional
Value $6.86
Annual growth 6.6%

7206 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 342 / 4
Availability Retired
7206 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
Retail $39.99
Value $84.99
Growth  +112.5%
Annual growth 4.5%

4900 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1
Availability Retired
4900 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
Retail $3.99
Value $5.92
Growth  +48.4%
Annual growth 2.4%

7238 Fire Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2005
Pieces / Minifigs 75 / 1
Availability Retired
7238 LEGO City Fire Helicopter
Retail $9.99
Value $15.88
Growth  +59.0%
Annual growth 4.6%

Sets in City / Fire

77944 Fire Station Headquarters

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 908 / 6
Availability Retired
77944 LEGO City Fire Station Headquarters
Retail $99.99
Value $140.18
Growth  +40.2%
Annual growth 9.2%

60282 Fire Command Unit

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 380 / 4
Availability Retired
60282 LEGO City Fire Command Unit
Retail $59.99
Value $86.87
Growth  +44.8%
Annual growth 7.2%

77943 Fire Station Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 239 / 3
Availability Retired
77943 LEGO City Fire Station Starter Set
Retail $29.99
Value $42.58
Growth  +42.0%
Annual growth 9.6%

60280 Fire Ladder Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 88 / 2
Availability Retired
60280 LEGO City Fire Ladder Truck
Retail $29.99
Value $41.65
Growth  +38.9%
Annual growth 6.7%

60279 Fire Hazard Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 87 / 1
Availability Retired
60279 LEGO City Fire Hazard Truck
Retail $9.99
Value $14.99
Growth  +50.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

Fire Rescue Helicopter Questions

How much is the Fire Rescue Helicopter set worth?

A new, sealed copy of Fire Rescue Helicopter is worth about $37 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $37 and $50. A used copy in good condition goes for about $21.

Is LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter still available?

No. Fire Rescue Helicopter left LEGO's shelves in December 2022 after a run of 23 months, about as long as the typical Fire set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter increased in value?

No. Against its $39.99 retail price, Fire Rescue Helicopter is down 7%.

How much could LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, Fire Rescue Helicopter should be worth close to $39 next year, about 6% more than today. That is the year-ahead picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. Demand, supply and price are tilting downward. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 60281 Fire Rescue Helicopter have, and which minifigures are included?

Fire Rescue Helicopter is built from 212 pieces, or $0.19 per piece at retail. The 3 minifigures included are Construction Worker, Firefighter Chopper Piolet and Fire Fighter Clemmons. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $7.36, about 20% of the set's value, led by Construction Worker at $2.68. Every one of them is exclusive to this set.

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About City Fire

The LEGO City Fire theme, an integral part of the LEGO City line, focuses on various aspects of firefighting. Throughout the years, this theme has introduced a variety of sets that depict firefighters, their advanced vehicles, fire stations, and rescue scenarios. From towering fire engines to specialized equipment like helicopters and boats, the sets encapsulate the challenges faced by firefighters as they combat blazes, execute rescues, and ensure the safety of the LEGO City inhabitants.

Fire currently consists of 74 sets that as of now has run from 2005 to 2025. As of today, 7208 Fire Station is the most valuable Fire set with an estimated new/sealed value of $257.
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A treat for fans of the LEGO® City Adventures TV series, this exciting LEGO City Fire Rescue Helicopter (60281) playset includes a toy helicopter, motorbike and a power plant setting with stackable LEGO flames for big blazes! Kids can shoot the helicopter's water cannons to knock out the fire and enjoy role-play fun with 3 minifigures, including a worker, helicopter pilot and LEGO City TV hero Clemmons.

When built, the fire rescue helicopter toy measures over 3.5 in. (10 cm) high, 10 in. (26 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide.
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