When was the Little Car released?

Little Car was released in 2013.

🏛 Creator

Set #30183

Little Car

The Little Car is a charming pocket-sized delight.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Younger builders, LEGO beginners, or anyone wanting a quick and easy build
Build: 50 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $3.99 list price · 8.0¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.0 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

A cute and simple build that's great for kids or as a small gift. Fans appreciate the classic car design and ease of assembly, though some find it too basic for experienced LEGO builders.

$3.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Little Car is a charming pocket-sized delight. This tiny Creator set packs a surprising amount of detail into just 50 pieces, resulting in a fun and instantly recognizable little vehicle.

This set is perfect for younger builders or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying LEGO fix. The build is simple and straightforward, making it a great introduction to LEGO construction for kids, or a fun desk toy for adults.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. This set is all about simplicity and charm; consider larger Creator vehicles for more intricate designs.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple, intuitive building process
Uses basic techniques to create a recognizable car shape
Great for introducing kids to LEGO building
Highly portable and displayable

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Little Car, being a small, retired Creator set, has modest investment potential. Its low piece count and original MSRP limit significant appreciation. However, its age and status as a retired set contribute to a slow but steady price increase. While not a high-return investment, it's unlikely to depreciate and may appeal to collectors of polybags or the Creator theme. Its affordability makes it a low-risk investment, but also limits potential gains.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Little Car offers a simple and affordable building experience compared to larger Creator vehicles. While it lacks the complexity and detail of sets like the Volkswagen Beetle (10252-1) or the Mini Cooper (10242-1), it's a great entry point for younger builders or those seeking a quick project. Its small size makes it easy to display and store, unlike larger, more elaborate models.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 50
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 22 unique parts, 50 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 10201 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Black

Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...

Part #: 30028 4× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 6× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 8 x 9 with ...

Part #: 74967 4× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× Light Bluish Gray

This set contains a good selection of small plates and slopes in black and light bluish gray, useful for adding details to MOCs. The trans-clear cheese slopes are always handy for various building techniques.