Lights, Camera, Action!
Build Your Own Car Stunt Studio

Relive the movie-making magic of 2001 with this classic 168-piece LEGO Studios set! Includes two minifigures for creating thrilling scenes.

🏛 Studios
Set #1353

Car Stunt Studio

Car Stunt Studio is a charmingly retro set that captures the essence of early 2000s LEGO filmmaking.

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Who it's for
Beginner build Perfect for younger builders and LEGO fans interested in the Studios theme and stop-motion animation.
Build
166 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$19.99 list price · 12.0¢ per piece
Availability
Likely retired
★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic appeal and its focus on creating a movie scene. Some find the build simple but enjoy the playability, while others feel the price is a bit high for the piece count.

MSRP
$19.99
Best Price
$57.81
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📝 Our Take

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Car Stunt Studio is a charmingly retro set that captures the essence of early 2000s LEGO filmmaking. With its focus on creating a miniature movie scene, the set provides a unique blend of building and imaginative play that's rarely seen today.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts interested in the history of the Studios theme and those who enjoy creating their own stop-motion animations. The simple yet effective design and the inclusion of minifigures tailored for a behind-the-scenes movie experience make it a fun and engaging build.

Skip this if you are primarily looking for complex building techniques or a large display piece. This set's appeal lies in its nostalgic charm and playability rather than intricate design; consider modern City sets with detailed vehicles for a more complex build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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166
Pieces
⏱
2.0h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective construction techniques.
  • Incorporates basic Technic elements for moving parts.
  • Focuses on building a miniature movie set.
  • Encourages creative play and storytelling.

📈 Investment Analysis

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⏳ Retired
The Car Stunt Studio set has shown a consistent upward trend in value, driven by its rarity and the nostalgic appeal of the Studios theme. While the piece count is relatively low, the set's unique concept and the inclusion of specific minifigures contribute to its collectibility. As a retired set, its value is likely to continue appreciating, especially if kept in good condition with the original box and instructions. However, its investment potential is limited by its smaller size and piece count, making it a niche investment rather than a high-return one. Investing in this set carries the risk of fluctuations in demand and the possibility of similar sets being released in the future, which could affect its value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City sets, the Car Stunt Studio offers a more focused and unique play experience centered around movie-making. While newer sets may boast higher piece counts and more intricate designs, this set stands out for its nostalgic charm and its specific purpose within the Studios theme. Collectors interested in a classic, movie-themed set might prefer this over more generic City vehicles. However, those seeking advanced building techniques and greater detail may find modern sets more appealing.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures: a Cameraman with blue cap and an Actor dressed as a male driver. These figures are specific to the Studios theme and contribute to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
166
Parts cataloged in this inventory
68 unique parts, 159 pieces
Minifigures
2

LEGO counts 166 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 168, including the 9 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 2335 2× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Chrome Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 1× Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2458 4× Dark Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 2× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 1× Light Gray
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 1× Yellow
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 2× Red
Vehicle Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 4 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 30029 1× Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 12× Light Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 2× Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 30043 1× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 1× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Yellow
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 2× Light Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 2× Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 2× Black
Equipment Camera / Camcorder [Movie Style] Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30148 1× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 3× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Bar and Stud Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30256 1× Light Gray
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square with Black Arrow Print Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 30258pr0008 2× Yellow
Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 30285 4× White
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 1× Light Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 2× Light Gray
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical [No Axle Hole] Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 30389a 1× Yellow
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...
Part #: 30391 4× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with Video Editing Screen Print Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039pr9953 1× White
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30552 1× Dark Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 2× Dark Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Video Tape and Reels Print Tile 1 x 2 with V...
Part #: 3069bpr0020 1× Light Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Ridges Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064c 3× Red
Baseplate Raised Ramp 16 x 16 x 2 1/3 Baseplate Raised ...
Part #: 32448 1× Light Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 2× Red
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 2× Light Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 2× Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 1× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Red
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 2× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Black
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 1× White
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 2× Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 1× Blue
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 1× Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 1× Trans-Neon Orange
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c 3× Yellow
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 1× White
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...
Part #: 4083 2× White
Bar 6.6L with Stop Ring [Umbrella Stand] Bar 6.6L with Sto...
Part #: 4095 2× White
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 2× Light Gray
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 4286 2× Red
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 6× Trans-Neon Orange
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a 2× Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 1× Blue
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 2× Red
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126a 2× Trans-Neon Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Dark Blue
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 4× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 3× White
Brick Wedged, Sloped 6 x 4 Cutout, No Stud Notches Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 6153a 1× Red
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1 Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1
Part #: 6238 1× Trans-Dark Blue
Brick Special 2 x 4 with Pins Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6249 1× Dark Gray
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 6538b 1× Light Gray
Plate Special 4 x 8 with Studs in Centre Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6576 3× Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End Fence Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6583 2× Dark Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 4× Yellow
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Octagonal with Red Stop Sign Print Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 890pr0001 1× White
The set contains a good selection of basic bricks and plates in black, light gray, and red, providing a solid foundation for building. The inclusion of Trans-Neon Orange cones adds a vibrant touch and could be useful for MOC builders looking for eye-catching details.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Neon Orange Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] (6x) $1.50
Chrome Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (2x) $2.00
Yellow Tile 1 x 6 with Groove (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the stunt scene with additional vehicles and obstacles.
🏙 Create a larger movie studio lot with multiple sets.
🏰 Recreate a medieval action scene using the included parts.

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📖 Building Instructions 1

Car Stunt Studio Instructions
BUILDING INSTR. FOR 1353
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Charts Inventory Statistics

68
Unique Parts
166
Official Piece Count
159
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
2
Minifigures
8
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 166 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 168, including the 9 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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