LEGO® Technic 42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter

The Lego set Heavy Lift Helicopter with the set number 42052 is part of the LEGO Technic theme and is recommended for ages 10 - 16. It was released in January 2016. The model has 1,042 pieces, and we estimate it takes around 2 - 3 hours to build. It was designed by Milan Reindl.80 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The box measures 22.9 x 14.9 x 3.4 in (58.2 x 37.8 x 8.7 cm). The recommended retail price is $139.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about $221.20.

Lego 42052 product data

Set Information

Set ID
42052
Theme
Pieces
1042
Designer
Milan Reindl
Building Time
2 - 3 hours
Age Range
10 - 16

Availability

Release
01/2016
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2017)

Price Information

RRP
$139.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
910
Part Out Value
$221.20

Packaging

Packaging dimensions
22.9 x 14.9 x 3.4 in
EAN (GTIN13)
5702015592062

Popularity with Brickfact users

users have this set
80
buyers in the last 12 months
12

80 Brickfact users have Heavy Lift Helicopter in their collection. 12 users bought it in the last 12 months.

Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of November 6, 2026.

LEGO 42052 price trend

Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.

Current market value
$192.18
Growth vs. RRP
+37.3 % $139.99
Range
$192.18 – $213.55
Average
$199.66

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Official Set Description for LEGO 42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter

Call in the mighty 2-in-1 Heavy Lift helicopter with an array of intricate technical details and motorized functions, including contra-rotating rotors, opening loading ramp and cargo bay doors and a working winch. This model also features movable elevator and rudders, a multidirectional nose wheel and a buildable cargo accessory. Comes with an orange, white and gray color scheme. Rebuilds into a Tandem Rotor Helicopter.

  • Build a Heavy Lift Helicopter with motorized functions, contra-rotating rotors and working winch!
  • 2 vehicles in 1 – Rebuilds into a Tandem Rotor Helicopter
  • Includes LEGO Power Functions motor that adds movement and lights to your LEGO building toys
  • LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building
  • Heavy Lift Helicopter measures over 8 inches high, 23 inches long, and 20 inches wide
  • 1042 pieces – For boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 16 years old

Building Instruction for LEGO 42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter

LEGO 42052 Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEGO 42052 still available?
LEGO has retired 42052 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is $192.18.

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