Sonic Speeds In!
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Build your own high-speed course with 292 pieces, defeat the Moto Bug, and rescue Flicky in this thrilling Sonic the Hedgehog challenge!

🏛 Sonic The Hedgehog
Set #76990

Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge

Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge is a thrilling addition to the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog lineup.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for kids and Sonic fans looking for a fun and engaging building experience. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 292 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9

Fans appreciate the set's fun play features and the inclusion of the Sonic minifigure, but some find the build too simple and the price a bit high for the piece count. The launching mechanism is generally well-received.

MSRP
$34.99
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$31.49
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📝 Our Take

Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge is a thrilling addition to the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog lineup. This set perfectly captures the high-speed action of the video games, allowing fans to recreate iconic moments and invent their own adventures with Sonic.

This set is perfect for Sonic fans of all ages, especially kids and those new to LEGO building. The build is straightforward and fun, and the play features offer hours of entertainment. The inclusion of the Sonic minifigure adds significant appeal for collectors.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex LEGO building experience. While enjoyable, this set is designed for younger builders. Consider the larger Sonic sets for a more challenging build and intricate display models.

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🧱 Building Experience

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292
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Launching Sonic through the loop is very satisfying.
  • Incorporates Technic elements for the launching mechanism.
  • Colorful design accurately reflects the Sonic the Hedgehog aesthetic.
  • Easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for younger builders.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge has moderate investment potential. As a licensed theme, it benefits from the popularity of the Sonic franchise. The lower piece count and price point make it accessible to a broader audience, which could drive demand upon retirement. However, its availability and the potential for future Sonic sets may limit significant appreciation. The Sonic minifigure will likely retain some value.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Sonic sets, this one focuses more on action and play features than detailed display. While the price is reasonable, similar sets like 76991-1 offer more pieces and a more complex build. If you prioritize playability and the thrill of launching Sonic, this set is a great choice. If you want a larger, more detailed display piece, consider a different set.

1 Minifigures Included

The Sonic the Hedgehog minifigure is the highlight, featuring a unique light nougat face and green eyes. This figure is exclusive to this set, adding to its collectible appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 98 unique parts • 265 total pieces

Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted with TV Monitor with Gold Ring Print Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203pr0022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Tan
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Lime
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Blue Sonic the Hedgehog print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1277 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Green
Plant, Vine Stem with 2 Leaves Plant, Vine Stem ...
Part #: 1747 Bright Green
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Bright Green
Dome Hemisphere 7 x 7 with 2 Pin Holes [Plain] Dome Hemisphere 7...
Part #: 1974 Trans-Light Blue
Dome Hemisphere 7 x 7 with 2 Pin Holes, Yellow Star on Blue Background Print Dome Hemisphere 7...
Part #: 1974pr0001 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Bright Green
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Lime
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 White
Food Hot Dog Bun Food Hot Dog Bun
Part #: 25386 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Green
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 15× Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 12× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Nougat
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 Trans-Clear
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Lime
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud with White 'CHAOS COLA' print Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062bpr0045 Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Turquoise
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 White
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Reddish Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Red
Food Hot Dog / Sausage Food Hot Dog / Sa...
Part #: 33078 Red
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Full Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 3484 Yellow
Flower 4 x 4 Rounded Petals with Center Stud Flower 4 x 4 Roun...
Part #: 35473 Medium Lavender
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Blue
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 37352 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Technic Beam 9 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 9 x ...
Part #: 3916 Blue
Plate Special, 1 x 1 Stud with 3 x 3 Ring on Top Plate Special, 1 ...
Part #: 3917 Yellow
Animal, Bird, Bright Light Orange Beak and Feet, Bright Pink Cheeks Print Animal, Bird, Bri...
Part #: 3918pr0002 Dark Azure
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 White
Turntable 2 x 2 x 1 Turntable 2 x 2 x 1
Part #: 40145 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Bright Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Green
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 8 x 8 with Rounded End Plate 8 x 8 with ...
Part #: 41948 Lime
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Trans-Clear
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 44375b Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Dark Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 White
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 Black
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Red
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Metallic Silver
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...
Part #: 59895 Black
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Blue
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Metallic Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Bright Green
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 66906 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 66956 Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Stud Notches Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 66956 Lime
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 71708 Red
Slope Curved 8 x 8 x 4, Ramp Slope Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 75538 Lime
Slope 8 x 5 x 2/3 with 2 x 6 Studs Slope 8 x 5 x 2/3...
Part #: 75539 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Vertical on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 78256 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Angry Eyes Print Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984pr0042 Blue
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Reddish Brown
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 Blue
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Dark Brown
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Lime
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Soda Can Tab, Ring Pull Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0035 Flat Silver
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Red
The set contains a good selection of reddish-brown and lime pieces, useful for creating natural environments and landscapes. The technic parts are essential for the functionality of the set.

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💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Brick 2 x 2 (15x) $0.75
Reddish Brown Brick 2 x 2 (12x) $0.60
Lime Plate 1 x 2 (8x) $0.40
Lime Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top (8x) $0.80
Bright Green Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.15

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Design additional vehicles for Sonic and his friends.
🏙 Expand the set into a larger Sonic-themed cityscape.
🌳 Create a more detailed and natural Green Hill Zone environment.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

98
Unique Parts
265
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1