LEGO Reviews City60179

Ambulance Helicopter

Name: LEGO Ambulance Helicopter 60179
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60179
Rating: 4.79 (1992 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2017190 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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Owner ratings

2.0K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 81.4 and owners rating it 4.79 out of 5 across nearly 2,000 reviews, the Ambulance Helicopter earns its Highly Recommended tier as an unusually faithful, well-built City rescue vehicle whose one real flaw, the cramped cargo bay, doesn't undercut its strong play and display appeal."

Reviewers gave the 60179 Ambulance Helicopter a strong endorsement, praising its faithful real-world color scheme and solid construction, with a BrickScore of 81.4. The Brickset reviewer highlighted the bright red and yellow livery as unusually accurate to real rescue helicopters, while JANG called it 'a fine toy' that does its job well for kids. Owner sentiment is exceptionally high, with 1,992 ratings averaging 4.79 out of 5 and 81% recommending it.

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LOVED (8)

01Bright red and yellow color scheme faithful to real rescue helicopters, notably resembling the AgustaWestland AW139
02Strong, sturdy construction well-suited to enthusiastic swooshing and play
03Rear hinged hatch for easy stretcher loading, plus fold-down side platforms for attendants
04New paramedic uniforms with blue Star of Life emblem and metallic silver stripes
05Rotor blades that conserve momentum well when spun by hand
06Rare reddish-brown hair with red hat combination on the paramedic minifigure
07Articulated landing skids suited to rough play scenarios
08Good play features including space for patient on stretcher and fold-down attendant seating

CRITICIZED (7)

01Patient cargo bay is too small for a medical staff figure to fit inside despite floor space available
02Basic cockpit interior with no seat or control sticks
03Landing gear cannot fold up
04Stickered snowboard rather than printed
05Snowboarder head lacks an alternate expression on the reverse side
06Angled fuselage does not match the underside of the tail boom cleanly
07Female paramedic uses a generic smile face that some reviewers found frustrating

What reviewers are saying

Brickset Reviews

"it's another Lego helicopter toy made for kids and I think it's done pretty well"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

60204 Hospital — 60204 Hospital will be released in the summer and should prove to be a suitable companion for this set

60183 Heavy Cargo Transport — This reddish brown hair with red hat combination only appears elsewhere in 60183 Heavy Cargo Transport so it is very rare

CityTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Helicopters are a constant component of the LEGO City theme and have often been criticised as a result of their sometimes repetitive designs. However, 60179 Ambulance Helicopter features a bright red and yellow colour scheme so really stands out, not least because these colours are unusually faithful to real rescue helicopters."

Key Pros

✓Bright red and yellow color scheme faithful to real rescue helicopters
✓Excellent minifigures with new paramedic uniforms
✓Rare reddish-brown hair and red hat combination on one paramedic

Key Cons

✕Patient cargo bay is fairly small and cramped
✕No space for medical staff inside cargo bay (must sit on hinged platforms beside it)

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"it's another Lego helicopter toy made for kids and I think it's done pretty well"

Key Pros

✓good amount of building around the back
✓plenty sturdy
✓access from the sides and door in the back that comes down as a ramp

Key Cons

✕it's a shame there isn't enough headro to accommodate an attendant inside the patient's Bay they've got floor space for one but just not enough vertical clearance
✕snowboarder does not get an alternate face

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Rare reddish-brown hair with red hat combination on paramedic minifigure; exclusive snowboarder head with blue-tinted goggles

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Rare reddish-brown hair with red hat combination exclusive to this set and 60183; snowboarder head exclusive to this set for now

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Helicopter Medic, Female

Helicopter Pilot

Skier

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sleek cockpit element in yellow
Cockpit element introduced in 2010 but new in yellow color
Trans-red and trans-green 1x1 round tiles
Denote port and starboard sides of helicopter
Reddish brown hair with red hat combinationValue
Very rare, appears elsewhere only in 60183 Heavy Cargo Transport
Snowboarder head with blue-tinted gogglesValue
Brand new head, exclusive to this set for now
Star of Life torso print
Used on two minifigures; universally recognized medical symbol that will retain utility across future sets

What Owners Say · summarized from 24 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the unique design and play value of this ambulance helicopter, praising its appearance and minifigures, but some report fit issues with figures in the rear compartment and find the age rating misleading for younger builders.

COMMON PRAISE

+Attractive sleek design and color scheme that stands out from typical red/white emergency sets
+Great play value and imagination stimulus for children of various ages
+Quality minifigures including female paramedic representation
+Spacious enough to hold patient on stretcher with good interior detail

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Medic minifigure does not fit properly in the rear compartment despite appearing spacious
−Misleading age rating - too many small pieces for children under 8-9 years old
−Front canopy uses generic piece seen in many sets before

Design and aestheticsMinifigure qualityPlay value and imaginationBuild complexity and age appropriatenessFigure fit and interior functionality

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,949 reviews

87%

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