About Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft
Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft (7738-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 2008, currently averaging $34.09 used on BrickLink. It comes with 4 minifigures worth a combined $5.98. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option.
Part-out value
The minifigures make up only 18% of this set's value ($5.98 out of $34.09). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $109.95 vs $34.09 used — a 223% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
Minifigures in Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft (4)
Common questions about Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft
How much is LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft (7738-1) worth?
Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft sells for an average of $34.09 used and $109.95 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 7738-1?
This set includes 4 minifigures: Coast Guard City - Helicopter Pilot 1 ($1.60), Coast Guard City - Helicopter Pilot 2 ($1.49), Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer ($1.60), Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Black Knit Cap, Cheek Lines ($1.30). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $5.98. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft?
The minifigures make up about 18% of the set value ($5.98 out of $34.09). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.
Is LEGO Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft (7738-1) retired?
Yes, Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft was released in 2008 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 4 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.