How many pieces are in the Speed Racer & Snake Oiler?

Speed Racer & Snake Oiler contains 242 pieces.

What age is the Speed Racer & Snake Oiler recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was the Speed Racer & Snake Oiler released?

Speed Racer & Snake Oiler was released in 2008.

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🏛 Speed Racer

Set #8158

Speed Racer & Snake Oiler

Speed Racer & Snake Oiler is a nostalgic trip back to the high-octane world of the Speed Racer movie.

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Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Fans of Speed Racer and LEGO vehicle collectors
Build: 242 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 8.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 45 ratings

Fans appreciate the nostalgic value and accurate representation of the Speed Racer vehicles. However, some find the piece count low for the current market price, and the building experience may be too simple for advanced builders.

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📝 Our Take

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Speed Racer & Snake Oiler is a nostalgic trip back to the high-octane world of the Speed Racer movie. This set captures the essence of the film's vehicles with a sleek design and vibrant color scheme, bringing the excitement of the races to your LEGO collection.

This set is perfect for fans of the Speed Racer franchise and LEGO vehicle enthusiasts. The build offers a fun and engaging experience, resulting in two unique display models that capture the spirit of the movie.

Skip this if you prefer more complex building techniques or larger, more detailed models. Consider LEGO Speed Champions sets for a more modern building experience and similar vehicle designs.

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🧱 Building Experience

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242

Pieces

⏱

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Unique shaping techniques to capture the sleek designs of the Mach 5 and Snake Oiler's car
Use of curved slopes to create aerodynamic profiles
Incorporating wheel arches and mudguards for realistic vehicle aesthetics
Building two distinct vehicles with different construction methods

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⏳ Retired

The Speed Racer theme holds a niche but dedicated fanbase, contributing to the set's potential as a collectible. As a retired set, its value has generally increased over time, especially for sealed copies. However, its relatively small piece count compared to its current price suggests some risk. The rising price trend indicates continued interest, but potential investors should monitor market fluctuations.

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📖 About This Set

Join Speed Racer at the wheel of the famous Mach 5 supercar as he races against his rival, the tricky Snake Oiler. Who will win the Casa Cristo Classic cross-country road rally? Includes Speed Racer and Snake Oiler minifigures! Includes Speed Racer's white supercharged Mach 5 and Snake Oiler's orange racecar! Cars measure 6'½" (17cm) long!

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Compared to modern Speed Champions sets, this set offers a more classic LEGO building experience. While lacking some of the advanced techniques of newer sets, it captures the unique aesthetic of the Speed Racer movie. Collectors may prefer this set for its nostalgia and rarity.

2 Minifigures Included

Speed Racer, Blue Sweater

The set includes Speed Racer and Snake Oiler minifigures, adding to the set's collectibility. These minifigures are exclusive to this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 242
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 56 unique parts, 234 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 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 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 8× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 2× Orange

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Black

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Orange

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Red

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Black

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...

Part #: 30648 8× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Orange

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Black

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 6× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 4× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 4× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Red

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 2× Black

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 2× Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× Orange

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47753 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4855 1× White

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 8× Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Orange

Wheel 18mm x 14mm...

Part #: 55982 8× Black

Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...

Part #: 6087 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Lime

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 61678 4× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 61678 15× White

Wheel Cover 7 Spo...

Part #: 62359 4× Pearl Light Gray

Windscreen 3 x 6 ...

Part #: 62360 2× Trans-Clear

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 62361 6× Orange

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 62361 4× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Orange

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 88930 1× Black

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 63062 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of curved slopes and wheel arches in white and orange, useful for creating vehicle MOCs. The black tires are also a valuable addition to any LEGO builder's collection.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] (15x) $1.50

Orange Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs (8x) $0.80

Black Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub) (8x) $2.00

Orange Wheel Arch, Mudguard, 1 1/2 x 6 x 1 [Arch Extended] (6x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Futuristic concept cars

🚀 Sci-fi racers or podracers

🏙 Modular additions to a LEGO city, such as a race track or garage

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

4.2 /5

Positive

60% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers give this set a 4.2/5 rating, regarding it as a charming, nostalgic precursor to modern Speed Champions vehicles. Channels like MiniSuperHeroesToday and BrickQueen praise it as the best and most accessible entry point to get the classic Mach 5. However, just2good heavily criticizes the extensive use of STAMPs (stickers across multiple parts) and poor sticker print quality.

LEGO Speed Racer & Snake Oiler review and unboxing! 2008 set 8158!

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BrickQueen • 5.2K views Comparison

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

4.2 /5

Positive

60% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

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BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Top reviewers emphasize the appeal of the exclusive Snake Oiler and Speed Racer minifigures, alongside the bold styling of both race cars. RayLily Series notes that while some vehicle shaping and anime-style face prints feel dated, the set remains highly collectible for Speed Racer fans.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

5 videos

LEGO Speed Racer & Snake Oiler review and unboxing! 2008 set 8158!

just2good

46.0K views Review

LEGO SPEED RACER: Reviewing Every 2008 Set!

MiniSuperHeroesToday

14.0K views Comparison

Every LEGO Speed Racer Set Ever Complete 2008 Collection

BrickQueen

5.2K views Comparison

LEGO Speed Racer & Snake Oiler Cars 8158 Review

BrickQueen

1.7K views Review

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 1

BUILDING INSTRUCTION, 8158

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

242

Official Piece Count

234

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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