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.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for kids and casual LEGO builders who enjoy vehicles and spooky themes. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 134 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

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

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
Build Time
📊
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

↓ Price declining
C+
Investment Grade
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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.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 53 unique parts • 106 total pieces

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Black
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Black
Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring Wheel 18 x 8 with...
Part #: 13971 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 3 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Pin Bottom Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 18671 Black
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Pin Holes and 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 18975 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Flat Silver
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 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 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom and Green Monster Eye print Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654pr0014 Yellowish Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Black
Plate Special / Shield Rectangular with 4 Studs, Handle Plate Special / S...
Part #: 30166 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone and Medium Azure Ghost Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0266 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Red
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Red
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Engine, Large Engine, Large
Part #: 43121 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Red
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Flat Silver
Grille / Spoiler with 1 x 2 Plate, 2 x 2 Anti-studs (Racers Car) Grille / Spoiler ...
Part #: 50949 Black
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Light Bluish Gray
Tyre Offset Tread with Center Band 23 x 7 Tyre Offset Tread...
Part #: 61254 Black
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Flat Silver
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Trans-Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread [Centre Band] Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...
Part #: 92402 Black
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Long] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 92691 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 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
106
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1