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Join the rescue team with this classic 1998 set! Featuring 306 pieces and 3 minifigures for exciting adventures.

🏛 Res-Q
Set #6473

Res-Q Cruiser

The Res-Q Cruiser is a classic rescue vehicle from a beloved LEGO theme.

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Who it's for
Intermediate build Perfect for fans of classic LEGO themes and vehicle collectors.
Build
296 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 46 ratings

Fans appreciate the Res-Q Cruiser's classic design and play features, but some find the build relatively simple compared to modern sets. The color scheme and unique winch mechanism are generally well-received.

📝 Our Take

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The Res-Q Cruiser is a classic rescue vehicle from a beloved LEGO theme. Released in 1998, this set embodies the spirit of the Res-Q line with its focus on emergency response and rugged design. The combination of black, light gray, and yellow creates a visually striking model that stands out even today.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate vintage themes and unique vehicle designs. The build offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of Technic elements and traditional bricks. It's also a great addition to any LEGO city layout, providing a dedicated emergency response vehicle.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in highly detailed, modern sets. While the Res-Q Cruiser has its charm, it may not appeal to those seeking complex building techniques or intricate detailing found in newer LEGO models. Consider the more modern City ambulance or fire rescue sets instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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296
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Sturdy construction using Technic elements
  • Functional winch mechanism for rescue operations
  • Unique color scheme that stands out
  • Detailed interior with room for minifigures

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⏳ Retired
The Res-Q Cruiser, released in 1998, holds moderate investment potential due to its age and the nostalgia factor associated with the Res-Q theme. While not as widely popular as some other vintage themes like Classic Space or Castle, the Res-Q line has a dedicated following. The set's piece count of 306 is reasonable, and complete sets with the original box and instructions can command a premium. However, the set's relatively common availability compared to rarer sets limits its potential for significant appreciation. Keeping the set in pristine condition is crucial for maximizing its investment value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Res-Q Cruiser offers a distinct vintage charm compared to modern LEGO City emergency vehicles. While newer sets may feature more advanced building techniques and intricate details, the Res-Q Cruiser provides a nostalgic appeal for collectors and fans of classic LEGO themes. Consider modern City sets for updated designs, or stick with the Res-Q Cruiser for its unique retro aesthetic.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes two identical Res-Q Man minifigures with a yellow life vest, helmet with visor, and sunglasses, plus one Res-Q Man with a black cap, yellow life vest, and moustache. These minifigures are typical of the Res-Q theme and add to the set's playability.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
296
Parts cataloged in this inventory
95 unique parts, 289 pieces
Minifigures
3

LEGO counts 296 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 306, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Construction Vehicle Bucket 7 Teeth 3 x 6 with Digger Bucket Arm Connection Construction Vehi...
Part #: 2347 1× Yellow
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs Panel 1 x 2 x 3 -...
Part #: 2362a 3× Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 4× Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 3× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 2× Light Gray
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 3× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2449 2× Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 4× Yellow
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 1/3 Canopy Windscreen 10 x 4...
Part #: 2507 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 2× Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 1× Light Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 2× Light Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 2× Black
Train Front Sloping Base Train Front Slopi...
Part #: 2916 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2926 3× Black
Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter Propeller 2 Blade...
Part #: 2952 4× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 4 with Bumper Holder Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2989 10× Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 2× White
Technic Brick 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Angled with Bumper Holder [Closed Front] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2991 4× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 4× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Light Gray
Arm Piece with Towball and Clip Arm Piece with To...
Part #: 30082 1× Dark Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 2× Light Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 2× Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 1× Light Gray
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Up Wing Plate Bi-lev...
Part #: 30118 2× Yellow
Equipment Binoculars Equipment Binoculars
Part #: 30162 1× Dark Gray
Tool Ice Axe [6-Rib Handle] Tool Ice Axe [6-R...
Part #: 30193 1× Dark Gray
Tool Circular Saw Tool Circular Saw
Part #: 30194 1× Dark Gray
Equipment Grab Jaw Holder Equipment Grab Ja...
Part #: 30198 1× Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Yellow
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 5× Light Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Light Gray
Tool Jackhammer / Motor Hammer Tool Jackhammer /...
Part #: 30228 1× Dark Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Light Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 4× Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 1× Black
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 4× Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 3× Yellow
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 7× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with Radar Screen Print Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039pr0005 1× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with Flight Control Print Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039pr9969 1× Light Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 1× Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 4× Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Control Panel Print (Original) Tile 1 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3069bpr0048 1× White
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 2× Black
Construction Vehicle Bucket Arm, Small - 2 x 6 x 2 Construction Vehi...
Part #: 3314 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3317 1× Yellow
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 6× Black
Arm Piece with Towball Socket, 3 Fingers Arm Piece with To...
Part #: 3613 1× White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Light Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 2× Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 3× Yellow
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 1× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 6× Light Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 2× Light Gray
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 2× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b 2× Light Gray
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Solid Wheel Clip Pins Wheel Holder 2 x ...
Part #: 3870 3× Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b 2× White
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 4215b 1× Black
Arm Grab Jaw Arm Grab Jaw
Part #: 4221 2× Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers [Hollow Studs] Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 4275b 4× Yellow
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 4286 4× Black
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 4× Black
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy Windscreen 6 x 4 ...
Part #: 4474 2× Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 1× Yellow
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 4531 4× Yellow
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Solid Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4532 2× Black
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 2× Yellow
Cockpit 6 x 6 x 1 Cabin Base Cockpit 6 x 6 x 1...
Part #: 4597 1× Yellow
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a 1× Red
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a 2× White
Brick Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Light Bulb Cover Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 4770 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Light Bulb Cover Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 4770 2× Trans-Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 4859 2× Yellow
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a 8× Black
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014a 6× White
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 6015 6× Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 4× Light Gray
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers Arm Piece with Pi...
Part #: 6048a 3× Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 8× Light Gray
Tool Chainsaw Blade Tool Chainsaw Blade
Part #: 6117 2× Light Gray
Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...
Part #: 6140 1× Light Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Neon Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Light Gray
Brick Wedged, Sloped 6 x 4 Cutout, No Stud Notches Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 6153a 2× Black
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers Arm Piece with Pi...
Part #: 6217 2× Black
Tyre Smooth Small with White Hollow Fixed Center (Space Shuttle Wheel) Tyre Smooth Small...
Part #: 6230 6× Black
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1 Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1
Part #: 6238 1× Trans-Dark Blue
Technic Rubber Bumper 2 x 4 Technic Rubber Bu...
Part #: 70961 10× Black
Technic Rubber Bumper Angled 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 Technic Rubber Bu...
Part #: 70962 4× Black
Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 Light Reflector Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 ...
Part #: 71128 2× Chrome Silver
Sticker Sheet for Set 6473-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 71632 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 75535 3× White
The parts selection includes a good mix of Technic elements and standard bricks, useful for creating sturdy vehicle models. The abundance of black pieces, along with the light gray and yellow accents, provides a versatile palette for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Rubber Bumper 2 x 4 (10x) $1.50
Black Technic Brick 1 x 4 with Bumper Holder (10x) $2.00
Black Slope 45° 2 x 4 (7x) $0.70
Yellow Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top (4x) $0.80
Black Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter (4x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.20

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Modernized version of the Res-Q Cruiser with updated building techniques
🏙 Emergency response base with helipad and garage
🚢 Rescue boat or hovercraft

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📖 Building Instructions 1

Res-Q Cruiser Instructions
BUILDING INSTR. 6473
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Charts Inventory Statistics

95
Unique Parts
296
Official Piece Count
289
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures

LEGO counts 296 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 306, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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