Grand Prix Race

8161-1 Speed Racer 2008 600 parts 1.1% Intermediate

The LEGO Speed Racer 8161-1 Grand Prix Race set brings the iconic animated action to life, pitting Speed Racer's new Mach 6 against fierce rivals Gray Ghost and Cannonball Taylor in the ultimate final race. This comprehensive set features three distinct racecars: Speed Racer's white Mach 6, Gray Ghost's black and yellow vehicle, and Cannonball Taylor's striking black and grey car. Each racecar measures over 17 cm long and 8 cm wide, ready for dynamic play across the included checkered finish line. The set also builds a detailed Commentator box, standing 16 cm high and 30 cm wide, complete with seats for two commentators, functioning TVs to track the action, and a megaphone for broadcasts. Pit crew activities unfold at the Racer Motors car workshop, equipped with essential tools, tires, and a large television for fan viewing. The ensemble is completed with a full roster of minifigures, including Speed Racer, Gray Ghost, Cannonball Taylor, Pops, Trixie, a Commentator, Spritle, and Chim-Chim, inviting fans to recreate the thrilling Grand Prix saga.

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Parts Inventory

🧱 600 parts
PartQty
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips]

Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips]

2335

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Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

2419

€0,29
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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

2420

€0,07
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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

2420

€0,07
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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

2420

€0,07
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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

2420

€0,07
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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

2431

€0,12
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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

2431

€0,12
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Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle

Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle

2432

€0,11
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Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle

Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle

2432

€0,11
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Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

2450

€0,12
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Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges

2454a

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Repairability

Can you fix Grand Prix Race if a piece goes missing?

1.1%Low repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

2 of the 175 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

2%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Grand Prix Race

600 pieces puts this build +113% against the average Speed Racer set and +58% against the average 2008 release.

LEGOSPEED RACER

Vs average Speed Racer set

+113%+318 parts
This set600
Average set282

Average Speed Racer set: 282 pieces across 3 other sets.

Vs average 2008 set

+58%+220 parts
This set600
Average set380

Average 2008 set: 380 pieces across 206 other sets.

Color profile

10different colors

Dominant color

White

White10x
29%
Trans-Clear10x
29%
Dark Bluish Gray4x
11%
Yellow4x
11%

Unique parts

0.3 pieces per unique type

125

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Tile 1 x 2 with Groove

Tile 1 x 2 with Groove47x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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