LEGO Set 4429 Helicopter Rescue: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4429
Release year	2012
Piece count	425
Minifigures	4
Theme	City
Subtheme	Hospital
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Released in 2012, it contains 425 pieces and fits into an urban emergency services setting.

Helicopter Rescue belongs to the medical and emergency side of LEGO City.

The set has 425 pieces and 4 minifigures.

It suits builders who want a LEGO City layout with identifiable public services. The model can be displayed as part of a hospital area or used for rescue role play. Among City sets, it is defined by its airborne medical rescue subject and by the mix of emergency, medical and civilian minifigure roles.

Inventory of set 4429

The inventory of set 4429 lists 425 pieces, spare parts excluded: 181 different lots (one shape in one color) for 142 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4429

Main color: white, making up 33% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (13%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	140	33%
Light Bluish Gray	56	13%
Dark Bluish Gray	53	12%
Red	47	11%
Trans-Light Blue	24	5.6%
Black	24	5.6%
Trans-Dark Blue	23	5.4%
Blue	17	4%
Yellow	15	3.5%
Trans-Yellow	7	1.6%
Other colors (11)	18	4.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	69	16%
Tiles	50	12%
Bricks	47	11%
Bricks Special	32	7.5%
Bricks Sloped	25	5.9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	24	5.6%

Most common parts in set 4429

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Dark Blue	16
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove 4216	White	15
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	11
Brick 1 x 4 3010	White	10
Brick 1 x 1 3005	White	9
Plate 1 x 4 3710	White	9
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove 4162	Red	7
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle 4218	Trans-Light Blue	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 5 with Groove 88393	White	7
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Red	6

126 of the 142 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 4429

3 part shapes in set 4429 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Hips and Dark Azure Legs with White Hospital Lab Coattails Print 970c04pr0358	Dark Azure
Torso Hospital Lab Coat, Dark Azure Scrubs, ID Badge and Stethoscope Print, White Arms, Yellow Hands 973c27h01pr2074	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 4429-1 10581

Rebuilding set 4429 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4429 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60004 Fire Station	38%	753	2013
60047 Police Station	38%	854	2014
7498 Police Station	34%	786	2011
60097 City Square	31%	1,683	2015
7744 Police Headquarters	28%	958	2008

No similarly sized set goes above 38%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4429 within its line

With 425 pieces, set 4429 ranks #172 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #60.

Included minifigures

Fireman, Red Jacket with Straps, Dark Blue Legs, White Helmet with Visor, Orange SunglassesQuantity : 1
Man, Green V-Neck Sweater, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
Doctor, White Lab Coat over Dark Azure Scrubs with ID Badge and Stethoscope, Black HairQuantity : 1
Paramedic, Woman, Red Uniform, Blue CapQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4429 Helicopter Rescue have?

LEGO set 4429 Helicopter Rescue has 425 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 4429 released?

Set 4429 Helicopter Rescue was released in 2012 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4429?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4429 Helicopter Rescue: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4429?

The instructions for LEGO set 4429 Helicopter Rescue can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4429.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4429?

White, with 140 out of 425 pieces, or 33%. Next come light bluish gray (13%) and dark bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 4429 contain?

Set 4429 has 181 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 142 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-dark blue, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 4429 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hips and Dark Azure Legs with White Hospital Lab Coattails Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4429?

Set 60004 Fire Station, released in 2013: it supplies 38%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which professional roles are represented in the set?

The set includes a fireman, a doctor and a female paramedic, alongside a civilian man. This gives the scene both responders and someone outside the emergency services.