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Build 10 Cars with 124 Pieces!

Unleash your inner speed demon! Build and customize 10 unique race cars, then hit the included 3-foot racetrack for head-to-head action.

🏛 Ideas Books
Set #5007645

Race Cars

The Race Cars set is a charming collection of miniature vehicles.

🏆 Best For: Young LEGO fans and car enthusiasts looking for a fun and creative building experience. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 124 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the set's creative potential and accessibility for young builders. However, some find the designs too simple and the overall value to be average due to the low piece count.

📝 Our Take

The Race Cars set is a charming collection of miniature vehicles. This set offers builders the chance to construct multiple race car models from a single set of LEGO bricks, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and car lovers. With its simple designs and bright colors, it provides an engaging and accessible building experience, ideal for sparking imagination and storytelling.

Skip this if you're seeking a highly detailed or complex build. Consider the Speed Champions series for larger, more intricate car models with advanced building techniques.

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🧱 Building Experience

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124
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Build multiple race car designs from a single set of bricks.
  • Simple and easy-to-follow instructions for young builders.
  • Encourages creativity by allowing builders to customize their own car designs.
  • Compact size makes it great for travel and on-the-go play.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C
Investment Grade
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The Race Cars set, being an Ideas Book set, has limited investment potential. Its relatively low piece count and lack of exclusive elements mean it's unlikely to see significant appreciation. While the set is retired, its appeal is primarily to young builders rather than serious collectors. However, its affordability and the potential for complete sets to be sought after by collectors may lead to a modest increase in value over time. Investors should temper expectations and focus on the enjoyment of building and displaying the set rather than relying on it as a high-return investment.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small vehicle sets, the Race Cars set offers a unique experience by providing instructions for multiple models. While sets like LEGO Speed Champions offer more detailed and realistic car designs, the Race Cars set focuses on simplicity and creativity, making it ideal for younger builders. It is a cheaper alternative to the Speed Champions sets, but provides less detail.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 49 unique parts • 124 total pieces

Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes Wheel 14mm D. x 9...
Part #: 11208 Flat Silver
Tyre 21 x 9.9 Tyre 21 x 9.9
Part #: 11209 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 Light Bluish Gray
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Part #: 2340 Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Flat Silver
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Purple
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Medium Azure
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Bright Pink
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Purple
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Dark Red
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Lime
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Yellow
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Light Bluish Gray
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Blue
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark Seat / Chair 2 x ...
Part #: 4079b Black
Mudguard 2 x 4 with 2 x 2 Studs and Flared Wings Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 41854 Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Dark Red
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Yellow
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Trans-Clear
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Flat Silver
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Red
Tyre 14 x 6 Solid Smooth Tyre 14 x 6 Solid...
Part #: 50951 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Light Bluish Gray
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 6157 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Yellow
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Lime
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Purple
Wheel 11 x 6 with Smooth Hubcap Wheel 11 x 6 with...
Part #: 93594 Flat Silver
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 98282 Dark Bluish Gray
Spoiler 2 x 4 with Handle [Plain] Spoiler 2 x 4 wit...
Part #: 98834 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 White
The set includes a variety of small plates, tiles, and wheel elements, suitable for creating custom vehicle designs. While there are no particularly rare colors, the set offers a good selection of basic parts for MOC builders focused on microscale models.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (4x) $0.80
Black Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide (4x) $0.40
Flat Silver Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Design alternative vehicle types like trucks or motorcycles.
🏙 Create miniature city scenes with custom-built roads and buildings.
🚀 Build futuristic concept vehicles and space racers.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

49
Unique Parts
124
Total Pieces
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