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852 LEGO Technic Helicopter
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LEGO 852 Helicopter is a vintage Technic set from 1977 valued at $622 for new and sealed sets, up 1678% from an original retail price of $34.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.05% since release. On the used market, values range from $73 to $118 based on condition.

Helicopter Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Helicopter since January 1977. Medium accuracy
LEGO 852 Helicopter is a Technic set released in 1977, containing 364 pieces. The model features driven main and tail rotors linked by a gear train and operated by a side crank, along with a collective pitch mechanism controlled from the pilot stations and flybars with paddles on the main rotor. It was sold in Europe under the Technical Set branding and reached the U.S. in 1978 as set 954 in the Expert Builder line. It was the only first-year Technic model without wheels on the primary build.

Sealed copies of Helicopter go for about $622 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 6.1% a year, and our forecast puts it near $680 by this time next year. The average used price is $98 for those in good overall condition.
Collector and Investor Standing
Technic collectors have plenty to explore in a helicopter that lets them adjust the blade pitch with a control lever. The revolving rotors make the mechanism easy to see, while the plans also turn the parts into a biplane, radar screen or windmill. Members both own and seek out this versatile build.
78/100
Collector
On many want lists
Adjustable blade pitch gives the helicopter character
71/100
Investor
A solid holding
Members own and seek out the helicopter
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (JP) Technic Aero Hawk II Helicopter 8812 New Sealed 1994 Vintage Vintage $1,099.00
+76.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - Complete, no spare parts, with instrcutionos (condition 2), with box including... $96.83
(US) Used - eBay listing for 852 Helicopter $98.30
(UK) Used - Complete with box and instructions. inlay included but no plastic lid. Box is ... $107.95

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Helicopter Questions

How much is the Helicopter set worth?

Sealed in its box, Helicopter is currently valued at $622. That is down 4% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $98.

Is LEGO 852 Helicopter retired?

Yes. Helicopter is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 852 Helicopter gone up in value?

Helicopter is now worth 1,678% more than its $34.99 retail price, or roughly 6.1% a year on average. That is well ahead of the Technic average of 4% a year.

What will LEGO 852 Helicopter be worth next year?

By this time next year, the forecast has Helicopter near $680, about 9% more than today. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 852 Helicopter?

Helicopter has 364 pieces ($0.10 a piece at its retail price).

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Helicopter Reviews

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4.8
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Technic-Dialog
“The first helicopter from the Lego Technic series. From what I gathered, it is the only helicopter whose blades can be angled. Moreover, with over 30 cm in length, it is a very big model. Unfortunately, it has very few functions, so there isn’t much fun to be had. Also, its... More rating is only 4 stars.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“This helicopter features rotating main and tail rotors, and a collective pitch mechanism controlled at the pilot stations. Traditional studded construction is used throughout, with with a roughly equal amount of studless construction to accomplish the outer body shaping.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
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About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
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Learn all about the operating principles of a real helicopter as you construct this realistic model from the detailed construction plans. You'll find out that not only the rotors revolve, but you can even adjust the pitch of the blades by a control lever- just like a pilot does to hover or move forward. With this Expert Builder Set, you can also construct many other models including biplane; sports plane, radar screen, mobile ladder and windmill.
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