Race into the Hidden Side!
With the Drag Racer

Build this cool 134-piece set and join Jack and Dwayne for some ghost-hunting action!

🏛 Hidden Side
Set #40408

Drag Racer

The Drag Racer is a fun, spooky little set from the now-retired Hidden Side theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids and casual LEGO builders who enjoy vehicles and spooky themes.
Build
134 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$12.99 list price · 9.7¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.1 community rating from 149 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique design and spooky theme, but some find the build simple and the play features limited. The minifigures are a highlight, contributing to the set's overall appeal.

📝 Our Take

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The Drag Racer is a fun, spooky little set from the now-retired Hidden Side theme. This set offers a cool vehicle build with a unique possessed twist, making it a standout among smaller LEGO sets.

This set is perfect for kids and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a quick and engaging build. The set combines the fun of building a vehicle with the added play value of the Hidden Side augmented reality experience.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or deeply immersive building experience. Consider larger Hidden Side sets or other vehicle-focused themes like Speed Champions for more intricate builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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134
Pieces
⏱
1.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable construction of a drag racing vehicle.
  • Unique design incorporating Hidden Side's possessed aesthetic.
  • Fun play features with the AR integration.
  • Compact size makes it easy to display.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Drag Racer, being a retired set from the Hidden Side theme, has potential as a mild investment. The theme had a dedicated following, and the set's small size and reasonable price point make it accessible to collectors. However, its relatively low piece count and the theme's discontinuation might limit significant appreciation. The falling price trend is a concern that needs monitoring. Compare to other Hidden Side sets to gauge collectibility.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small vehicle sets, the Drag Racer stands out due to its unique Hidden Side theme and spooky design elements. While Speed Champions sets offer more realistic and detailed vehicle models, the Drag Racer provides a fun and imaginative alternative. Consider sets like 76895-1 Ferrari F8 Tributo for a similar price point but different building experience.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures: Dwayne, Possessed, and Jack Davids. Jack is in a white hoodie, while Dwayne is a unique possessed character, adding to the set's spooky theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
134
Parts cataloged in this inventory
53 unique parts, 126 pieces
Minifigures
2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 4× Black
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 2× Black
Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring Wheel 18 x 8 with...
Part #: 13971 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 2× Dark Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 3× Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Pin Bottom Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 18671 2× Black
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Pin Holes and 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 18975 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 5× Flat Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 2× Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom with Green Monster Eye Print Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654pr0014 2× Yellowish Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 1× Black
Plate Special / Shield Rectangular with 4 Studs, Handle Plate Special / S...
Part #: 30166 1× Dark Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c 1× Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone and Medium Azure Ghost Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0266 1× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 3× Red
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved Inve...
Part #: 32803 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298 1× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 2× Red
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 4× Light Bluish Gray
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 1× Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 2× Red
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 4× Blue
Engine, Large Engine, Large
Part #: 43121 1× Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 2× Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 4× Red
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 1× Flat Silver
Grille / Spoiler with 1 x 2 Plate, 2 x 2 Anti-studs (Racers Car) Grille / Spoiler ...
Part #: 50949 1× Black
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tyre Offset Tread with Center Band 23 x 7 Tyre Offset Tread...
Part #: 61254 2× Black
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b 4× Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 9× Flat Silver
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 2× Dark Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 7× Trans-Orange
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 3× Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 6× Black
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread [Centre Band] Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...
Part #: 92402 2× Black
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Long] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 92691 3× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 4× Black
The set features a good selection of black and light bluish gray parts, useful for building vehicles and adding details. The trans-orange flames add a nice visual element to the drag racer's design.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] (6x) $0.90
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (5x) $1.50
Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (4x) $1.60
Red Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] (4x) $0.60
Yellowish Green Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom and Green Monster Eye print (2x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Alternate racing vehicles or modified versions of the drag racer
🤖 Small transforming robot or mech
🚗 Post-apocalyptic vehicle

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Charts Inventory Statistics

53
Unique Parts
134
Official Piece Count
126
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
2
Minifigures
5
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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