Set Facts
- The set includes a helicopter with a self-winding winch, a life raft, a shark, and four minifigures.
- The helicopter measures 13 inches (33 cm) long and features functional spinning propellers and rotors.
- The set's life raft has sides that can open and close, and the winch can lower and lift it back to the helicopter.
- The set is contained in 66290 City Value Pack
- The set is contained in 66306 City Super Pack 3 in 1
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft Reviews
Eurobricks
“The raft construction is very creative and is probbly the highlight of the set by itself. The helicopter is probbly one of the best, if not the best helicopter TLC has ever came out with if you can get over its size.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This large-scale LEGO helicopter set features a striking and unique orange, blue, and white color scheme, and is notable for its detailed construction, including a power winch and design inspired by the Sikorsky S-61 Sea King.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
16 mos (this set 19 mos)
Annual growth
+4.10% (this set +3.82%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft currently ranks #6 out of the top most owned sets in City Coast Guard.
About City Coast Guard
Coast Guard is a subtheme of LEGO City that features sets based on Coast Guard vessels and personnel which includes buildings, bases, ships and helicopters. City Coast Guard officially started in 2008 and consisted of multiple waves of set releases. Each wave feature a new Coast Guard logo but generally featured a life ring with white and red segments.
Coast Guard was introduced in 2008 and currently consists of 23 sets. As of today,
60167 Coast Guard Headquarters is the most valuable Coast Guard set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $226.
Summary
City Coast Guard Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft set 7738 was released on May 26, 2008, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $99, used ones can be found for $35.
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It’s a rescue at sea!
Boaters are lost at sea! Send out the Coast Guard helicopter! When you spot them, lower the self-winding winch, hoist the emergency life raft, and carry it back to shore. Better hurry – that shark looks hungry!
Includes helicopter, life raft, four minifigures and shark!
Sides on lift raft open and close!
Helicopter's propeller and rotor really spin!
Open the sides of the helicopter to access the stretcher and equipment!
Lower the winch, hook on to the life raft, and press the button to raise it up!
Helicopter is on wheels!
Measures 13" (33cm) long!
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