Roll the die and BUILD!
A classic LEGO race from 1999!

Collect bricks, outwit your opponents, and be the first to complete your LEGO model in this vintage board game. Perfect for family fun and LEGO collectors!

🏛 Early Creator
Set #03093

The Race to Build It Board Game

The Race to Build It Board Game is a charming relic of LEGO's experimental era.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Beginner build Families and young children who enjoy simple building challenges and board games.
Build
99 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the nostalgic charm and unique gameplay of this early LEGO board game, but some find the building challenges too simplistic and the overall set lacking in complexity compared to modern LEGO offerings.

📝 Our Take

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The Race to Build It Board Game is a charming relic of LEGO's experimental era. Released in 1999 under the Early Creator theme, this set provides a unique twist on classic board games, challenging players to build small LEGO models against the clock. It's a delightful blend of creativity and competition that stands out from typical LEGO sets.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts seeking a nostalgic and engaging activity. The building challenges are simple enough for younger builders, while the game format offers a fun, interactive experience for families and friends. Its compact size makes it easy to store and transport, ideal for game nights.

Skip this if you're looking for complex builds or substantial display pieces. This set prioritizes gameplay over intricate design, and the limited piece count restricts the possibilities for elaborate creations. Consider sets from the LEGO Games theme for similar but more advanced board game experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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99
Pieces
⏱
1.0h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Quick and easy building tasks suitable for all skill levels.
  • Encourages creative problem-solving under time constraints.
  • Simple, colorful models that are fun to assemble.
  • Interactive gameplay that combines building with a competitive element.

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+
Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Race to Build It Board Game, while not a massive investment opportunity, holds some appeal for collectors interested in LEGO's history and unique product lines. Its age, coupled with its relatively low piece count, limits its potential for dramatic appreciation. However, its rarity as a board game from the Early Creator theme could attract niche collectors. Keeping the set sealed in its original packaging would significantly enhance its value. Monitor the secondary market for price trends and demand from LEGO board game enthusiasts.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO board games like 3844-1 Creationary, The Race to Build It offers a simpler, more straightforward experience. While Creationary focuses on guessing what others are building, this set is about speed and accuracy. For collectors interested in unique LEGO items, this set provides a nostalgic alternative, but modern board games offer greater complexity and replayability.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
99
Parts cataloged in this inventory
56 unique parts, 99 pieces
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 1× Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 1× Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2458 1× Blue
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 2460 1× Yellow
Propeller 4 Blade 5 Diameter with Rounded Ends, Open Hub Propeller 4 Blade...
Part #: 2479 1× Light Gray
Lever Small Base with Yellow Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c01 2× Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 2× Green
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 3× Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× Green
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 2× Red
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 3× Trans-Clear
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 2× White
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Clear
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with Green on Yellow Triangles Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298pr0006 1× Red
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with Red Stars Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298pr0014 1× Blue
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with Freestyle Flag Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298pr0017 1× Yellow
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 2× Yellow
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 4× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Yellow
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 4× Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Blue
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747a 1× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Green
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 2× Yellow
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 1× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× Yellow
Hat / Cap Long Peak [Plain] Hat / Cap Long Pe...
Part #: 4485 1× Red
Hat / Cap Long Peak [Plain] Hat / Cap Long Pe...
Part #: 4485 1× Green
Hat / Cap Long Peak [Plain] Hat / Cap Long Pe...
Part #: 4485 1× Black
Hat / Cap Long Peak [Plain] Hat / Cap Long Pe...
Part #: 4485 1× Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4600 2× Light Gray
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 4× White
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 6041 1× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green
Brick Curved 2 x 3 Brick Curved 2 x 3
Part #: 6215 2× Red
Creator Board Game Model Card (Red): Submarine Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0001 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Red): Car Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0002 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Red): Robot Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0003 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Red): Helicopter Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0004 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Blue): Robot Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0005 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Blue): Car Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0006 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Blue): Sled Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0007 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Blue): Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0008 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Green): Flying Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0009 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Green): Airplane Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0010 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Green): Robot Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0011 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Green): Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0012 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Yellow): Small Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0013 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Yellow): Robot Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0014 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Yellow): Helicopter Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0015 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Yellow): Big Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0016 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Black): Robot Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0017 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Black): Hovercraft Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0018 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Black): Flying Boat Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0019 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Model Card (Black): Car Creator Board Gam...
Part #: cardupn0015pr0020 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Game Board Creator Game Board
Part #: upn0081 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Creator Board Game Instructions Creator Board Gam...
Part #: upn0207 1× [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Die 6 Sided with ...
Part #: upn0236pr0006 1× White
This set includes a variety of basic bricks and plates in classic LEGO colors, providing a good starting point for simple builds. The inclusion of wheels and tires adds possibilities for creating small vehicles.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small (4x) $0.60
Blue Plate 1 x 4 (4x) $0.20
Yellow Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (2x) $0.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Small, whimsical vehicles using the wheels and plates.
🏙 Microscale city buildings and structures.
🌳 Simple animal figures or miniature landscapes.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

56
Unique Parts
99
Piece Count
99
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
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