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6697 LEGO Emergency Rescue-I Helicopter
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6697 LEGO Emergency Rescue-I Helicopter
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LEGO 6697 Rescue-I Helicopter is a vintage Town set from 1985 valued at $178 for new and sealed sets, up 1596% from an original retail price of $10.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.64% since release. Used copies are valued between $9 and $11 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Rescue-I Helicopter since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 6697 Rescue-I Helicopter is a Town Emergency set released in 1985, containing 82 pieces and 2 minifigures. Also known as “Oil Rig Helicopter,” it builds a rescue helicopter equipped with a functional winch and rope to lower or raise a minifigure. The included figures are a pilot in blue with a white helmet and a rescue worker with a yellow life jacket.

A new and sealed Rescue-I Helicopter is currently valued at around $178, with annual growth of 9.6% that is expected to level off to around 2.4% in the coming year. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $180 within the next year. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 14% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (PL) Vintage LEGO Town 6697 Rescue Helicopter - Brand New Sealed in Original Box $139.00
-21.9%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DK) Used - Complete with instructions and minifigs. All stickers applied. Not sure if str... $8.40
(NL) Used - Complete set incl. stickers. Instructions and minifigs in good condition. $9.18
(DK) Used - No box. Incl. instructions. Stickers applied according to instructions. Has a ... $9.36
(NL) Used - Box: NOInstructions: NOStickers: 4/4 $9.85
(US) Used - Yellow 4209 4208 4209pb02 String Reel Holder 2 x 4 x 2 Drum from Set 6697
$9.99

Minifigs

Rescue-I Helicopter contains 2 minifigs. All 2 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
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Helicopter Pilot
Minifigure with a blue shirt with 6 buttons, blue legs, and a white classic helmet - but017
Exclusive
Value $9.99
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Helicopter Pilot
Minifigure wearing a blue shirt with 6 buttons, yellow vest, white classic helmet, and blue legs - but018
Exclusive
Value $14.76

Sets in Town / Emergency

1896 Trauma Team

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Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 291 / 5
Availability Retired
1896 LEGO Emergency Trauma Team
Retail $25.99
Value $609.57
Growth  +2245.4%
Annual growth 5.5%

Sets in Town from 1985

6392 Airport

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 530 / 8
Availability Retired
6392 LEGO Flight Airport
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Value $1,021.64
Growth  +2590.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

6385 Fire House-I

Theme / Subtheme Town / Fire
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 407 / 3
Availability Retired
6385 LEGO Fire House-I
Retail $43.00
Value $760.33
Growth  +1668.2%
Annual growth 4.3%

1552 Maersk Truck and Trailer Unit

Theme / Subtheme Town / Maersk
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 352 / 1
Availability Retired
1552 LEGO Maersk Truck and Trailer Unit
promotional
Value $3,574.07
Annual growth 3.1%

6377 Delivery Center

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 305 / 4
Availability Retired
6377 LEGO Flight Delivery Center
Retail $25.50
Value $847.31
Growth  +3222.8%
Annual growth 5.5%

1966 Car Repair Shop

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shops and Services
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 296 / 2
Availability Retired
1966 LEGO Car Repair Shop
promotional
Value $2,287.65
Annual growth 4.2%

6370 Weekend Home

Theme / Subtheme Town / Leisure
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 177 / 2
Availability Retired
6370 LEGO Weekend Home
Retail $20.00
Value $672.84
Growth  +3264.2%
Annual growth 9.0%

1967-2 Town Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Town / Value Packs
Year 1985
Pieces 155
Availability Retired
1967-2 LEGO Town Value Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $471.59
Growth  +3046.0%
Annual growth 7.1%

6368 Jet Airliner

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 136 / 2
Availability Retired
6368 LEGO Flight Jet Airliner
Retail $12.75
Value $365.62
Growth  +2767.6%
Annual growth 4.1%

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Rescue-I Helicopter Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
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Brickipedia
“The helicopter is labeled with the registration number "LL-KPL" and features a lifepreserver logo on its sides. One of the minifigures wears a life vest, which was not a dedicated piece but just a generic rectangular vest common to the 1980s.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This rescue helicopter from 1985 offers a functional and detailed design with a brick-built structure, spinning blades, and a working winch for rescue missions. The set includes two minifigures: a pilot and a rescuer equipped with a life jacket. While its compact design limits interior space, the helicopter performs well for its purpose and remains a charming example of classic Lego history.”
 

About Town Emergency

The LEGO Town Emergency theme, running from 1985 to 1992, focused on public safety and emergency response scenarios. Key sets include 1896 Trauma Team, which featured medical personnel and equipment for emergency medical services, and 6697 Rescue-I Helicopter, a versatile aircraft designed for search and rescue operations.
Summary
Town Emergency Rescue-I Helicopter set 6697 was released in April 1985, retailing for $10, but has since been retired. New, unopened Rescue-I Helicopter sets are valued at $178, while used sets can be found for $9 in good condition.
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Oil Rig Helicopter, which can hoist a figure up and down.
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