How many pieces are in the Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set?

Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set contains 680 pieces.

When was the Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set released?

Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set was released in 2009.

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Set #5489

Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set

The Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set is a fantastic entry point into the world of LEGO creativity.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for children and families who enjoy creative, unstructured building
Build: 680 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

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

Fans appreciate the set's focus on creative building and the wide assortment of bricks, making it ideal for sparking imagination in children. Some note that the lack of specific instructions may be challenging for younger builders or those who prefer structured building experiences.

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$46.21

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📝 Our Take

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The Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set is a fantastic entry point into the world of LEGO creativity. With a wide assortment of bricks and wheels, this set encourages builders to design and construct their own unique vehicles, fostering imagination and problem-solving skills.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and families looking for open-ended building fun. The absence of strict instructions allows for limitless possibilities, making it ideal for collaborative projects and sparking creativity in children.

Skip this if you're seeking a highly detailed or licensed set with specific instructions. Consider sets like the LEGO City vehicles or Creator 3-in-1 models for more structured building experiences.

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680

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Focuses on open-ended play and creative vehicle design
Includes a variety of basic bricks and wheel elements
Encourages experimentation and problem-solving skills
No specific instructions, promoting imaginative building

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set, while not a highly sought-after collector's item, holds some investment potential due to its age and the inherent value of LEGO bricks. As a retired set, its availability diminishes over time, potentially increasing its value among collectors seeking nostalgic or vintage LEGO sets. The high piece count for a set of its type also contributes to its potential value, as the bricks themselves can be used for various MOCs (My Own Creations). However, its investment potential is moderate compared to licensed or limited-edition sets. The absence of exclusive minifigures or rare parts limits its appeal to serious collectors.

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The Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set offers a different experience compared to themed vehicle sets like LEGO City or Speed Champions. While those sets provide specific instructions and replicate real-world vehicles, this set encourages open-ended creativity and custom designs. It's a great alternative for builders who prefer imaginative play over following instructions. It's most comparable to other LEGO Classic sets which emphasize a broad range of bricks and open-ended building.

1 Minifigure Included

Octan - Blue Torso, Light Bluish Grey Legs, Blue Cap

4 parts

The set includes a single Octan-branded minifigure, featuring a blue torso, light bluish grey legs, and a blue cap. This figure adds a touch of character and can be used in various vehicle-related scenarios.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 680
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 87 unique parts, 676 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Light Bluish Gray

Helmet, Standard

Part #: 2446 1× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Red

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 2479 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2926 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Orange

Part #: 3001 6× Yellow

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× Black

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 6× Red

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 3× Green

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 6× Yellow

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 6× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 6× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 16× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 16× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 16× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 16× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× Yellow

Part #: 3005 4× Green

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× White

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× White

Part #: 3007 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Yellow

Part #: 3009 2× Yellow

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× Blue

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× White

Part #: 3010 3× Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3034 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 6...

Part #: 30388 2× Yellow

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 30389b 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Green

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Clear

Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...

Part #: 30391 4× Black

Construction Vehi...

Part #: 30394 1× Yellow

Hook with Towball

Part #: 30395 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge 1 x 2 Locki...

Part #: 30396 1× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Green

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30592 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30602 2× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...

Part #: 30648 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Clear

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 3139 4× Black

Part #: 3622 2× Green

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Blue

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Red

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3665 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3729 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3788 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 2× Trans-Clear

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 2× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Yellow

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Part #: 3839b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× White

Tipper Bed 4 x 6,...

Part #: 4080 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× Red

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 2× Black

Motor Pullback 2 ...

Part #: 42289 1× Black

Part #: 4488 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 4× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 4× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864b 4× Trans-Clear

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× Trans-Clear

Tool Hammer Cross...

Part #: 55295 1× Black

Tool Oil Can [Smo...

Part #: 55296 1× Black

Tool Drill, Electric

Part #: 55297 1× Black

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 55298 1× Black

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55299 1× Black

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55300 1× Black

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 8× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Red

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 10× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 6015 10× Black

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 1× Black

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 1× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Red

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 61485 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 2× White

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 2× Red

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 4× White

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6249 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 63082 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set offers a good selection of basic bricks in common colors, providing a solid foundation for building various vehicle models. The wheels are particularly useful for creating custom vehicles and adding play value.