How many pieces are in the Racing Cars?

Racing Cars contains 190 pieces.

What age is the Racing Cars recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5+.

When was the Racing Cars released?

Racing Cars was released in 2020.

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Set #60256

Racing Cars

Racing Cars is a fun little set that packs a lot of play value into a small package.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for young children and beginner LEGO builders who love cars.
Build: 190 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 15.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 81 ratings

Fans appreciate the set for its simple build and playability, making it ideal for younger children. However, some find it a bit basic and lacking in detail compared to other LEGO City sets, with a slightly high price for the piece count.

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Racing Cars is a fun little set that packs a lot of play value into a small package. The set features two distinct race cars, one electric and one gasoline-powered, allowing for imaginative play scenarios and sparking conversations about different types of vehicles.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and car lovers. With a simple build and two minifigures, it's a great entry point into the LEGO City world. It can also be a quick and satisfying build for older fans looking for a small display piece or parts pack.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed building experience. The set is designed for younger builders, so the techniques are quite basic. Consider larger LEGO Technic sets if you want something more challenging.

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190

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward building process
Easy-to-follow instructions suitable for young children
Bright and colorful design
Focus on playability with sturdy car designs

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The LEGO City theme generally holds value reasonably well, and this set, while small, could see modest appreciation over time. Its retirement makes it a worthwhile consideration for collectors of the LEGO City theme. However, due to its small size and piece count, don't expect significant returns. The falling price trend before retirement suggests it wasn't a huge seller, so appreciation might be slow.

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2 Minifigures Included

Racer, Woman, Black, Red, and White Jacket, Red Legs, Red Helmet with Visor

5 parts

Racer, Dark Blue Jumpsuit with Octan E Logo, White Helmet with Visor

5 parts

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The set includes two racing minifigures, one male and one female, each with their own unique racing suit and helmet. These are standard City minifigures, widely available across multiple sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 190
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 66 unique parts, 180 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 10 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.

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 10314 2× White

Wheel 14mm D. x 9...

Part #: 11208 4× Pearl Gold

Wheel 14mm D. x 9...

Part #: 11208 4× Flat Silver

Tyre 21 x 9.9

Part #: 11209 8× Black

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 11215 3× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 11291 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Red

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 2× Yellow

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 22889 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Yellow

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 1× Dark Azure

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× Dark Azure

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Yellow

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 28326 1× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Azure

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Dark Azure

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Brown

Part #: 3666 1× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Blue

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36841 2× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Dark Azure

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Yellow

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× Yellow

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 1× Red

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 1× Yellow

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× White

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47456 2× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged 3 x ...

Part #: 50373 1× Yellow

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× Red

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× Dark Azure

Engine / Air Scoo...

Part #: 50943 1× Flat Silver

Grille / Spoiler ...

Part #: 50949 1× Dark Blue

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Yellow

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 57783 2× Trans-Brown

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61072 1× Flat Silver

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Yellow

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× White

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 64225 1× Yellow

Vehicle Base 6 x ...

Part #: 65202 2× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 66229 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 3× Dark Azure

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 2× Dark Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 2× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 4× Dark Blue

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 1× Yellow

Arm Skeleton [Ben...

Part #: 93609 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Red

The set offers a good selection of basic bricks and plates in common colors like black, white, red, and yellow. The dark azure elements are a nice addition for MOC builders looking to add some color to their creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Azure Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate (4x) $1.20

Dark Azure Tile 1 x 6 with Groove (3x) $0.75

Pearl Gold Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes (4x) $1.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Create alternate race car designs

🏙 Expand your LEGO City with a racing track

🚗 Build a tow truck or repair vehicle

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

190

Official Piece Count

180

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 10 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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