Coast Guard City (cty0073a) Quick Facts
| BrickLink ID | cty0073a |
| Theme | Town / City |
| Year Released | 2008 |
| Average Price (Used) | $1.60 |
| Average Price (New) | $5.41 |
| Price Range | $1.03 – $2.99 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 1 set |
About Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
The LEGO Coast Guard City (cty0073a) is a Town / City minifigure worth $1.60 on average, released in 2008 and found in 1 set. It has 5 individual parts.
Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (cty0073a) is a common Town / City minifigure, averaging $1.60 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually — bundle it with other Town / City figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
Seller notes
- New/sealed copies sell for $5.41 vs $1.60 used — a 237% premium. If you have this figure still sealed or in excellent condition with all accessories, price it closer to the new average.
- At this price point, list on BrickLink with other Town / City figures to save on shipping and attract buyers building out their collection. Individual listings at low prices rarely justify the packaging time.
Parts in Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (5)
Sets containing Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (1)
Common questions about Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
How much is LEGO cty0073a (Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer) worth in 2026?
The LEGO Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (cty0073a) is worth $1.60 used and $5.41 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.03 to $2.99 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
What sets include the Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer minifigure?
Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer appears in 1 set: Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft (7738-1, ~$109.95). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere — that scarcity is reflected in the price.
How do I identify Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer?
Look for the BrickLink ID cty0073a — it's the definitive identifier for this figure. Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer is made up of 5 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
What's the best way to sell Coast Guard City - Helicopter Rescue Swimmer?
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Town / City minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Town / City Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.