LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft (7738-1)
The Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft (7738-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in May 2008 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 17 days.
This LEGO set has 448 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£36.19 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.09c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 170.2% and now has a value of $108.04 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $110.30 | 2 |
| Jan 22 | $120.80 | 3 |
| Feb 22 | $110.30 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $101.54 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $148.81 | 2 |
| May 22 | $143.56 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $138.31 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $133.06 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $127.81 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $122.55 | 1 |
| Nov 22 | $115.55 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $108.55 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $101.54 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $96.29 | 2 |
| Mar 23 | $141.81 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | $113.80 | 1 |
| May 23 | $115.55 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $117.30 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $119.05 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $120.80 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $127.81 | 2 |
| Nov 23 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $117.30 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | $133.06 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $148.81 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $164.57 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $178.58 | 1 |
| May 24 | $112.05 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | $120.80 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $129.56 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $140.06 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $119.05 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $112.05 | 2 |
| Nov 24 | $106.80 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $101.54 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $94.54 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $98.04 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $101.54 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $105.05 | 0 |
| May 25 | $108.55 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $112.05 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $115.55 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $119.05 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $126.05 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $129.56 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $133.06 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $143.56 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $14.68. 3 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 24 sales of the Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft is $108.04
The 4 minifigures in this set make up 14% of the total set value.
The Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Black Knit Cap, Cheek Lines minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 6% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft
Theme: City
Sub Theme: Coast Guard
Set number: 7738-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 5 months
Pieces: 448
Minifigures: 4
May 26, 2008
May 14, 2008
Dec 10, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months
$39.99
£36.19
-€
0.089c
0.081p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $108.04
Increase from RRP: 170.2%
Yearly ROI: 10.4%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft has 448 pieces and is ranked 2670 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft (7738-1) worth?
The LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft is currently worth $108.04 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft?
The LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft (7738-1) contains 448 pieces, making it the 2670th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft retired?
Yes, the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft?
The LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft contains 4 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Black Knit Cap, Cheek Lines, Coast Guard City - Helicopter Pilot 1, Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Coast Guard City - Helicopter Pilot 2.
When was the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft released?
The LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft (7738-1) was released in May 2008 as part of the City theme.
Is the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter and Life Raft has increased in value by 170.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.4%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
