"This is not the way Lego is enjoyed. Three main things I am really disappointed with in this set: 1. The helicopter is not a real buildable element. There aren't even any studs on it to add elements if you wish to. 2. The rip-cord is short and requires a great amount of force to even get the chopper to leave the launcher. I am a big guy and no child will be able to get this thing to fly to satisfaction. 3. For a non-licensed, City set with only 93 pieces this is very expensive. If you are used to paying around $0.10 per piece for City sets this is right at $0.32 per piece.
As an avid Lego builder and collector, I was excited for these new sets to be released. Mainly because the race cars and safari sets reminded me of the sets I got as a child. This set has been an immense disappointment and I wish I had not purchased it."