LEGO Racers 8475 RC Race Buggy

Specifications
| Set number | 8475 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2002 |
| Piece count | 284 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Racers |
| Subtheme | RC |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8475 RC Race Buggy, released in 2002 as part of the Racers line, has 284 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 66 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 8475
The inventory of set 8475 lists 284 pieces, spare parts excluded: 66 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8475
Main color: black, making up 65% of the parts, followed by light gray (13%) and red (7.7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 184 | 65% | |
| Light Gray | 38 | 13% | |
| Red | 22 | 7.7% | |
| Pearl Dark Gray | 20 | 7% | |
| Dark Gray | 6 | 2.1% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 5 | 1.8% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 1.4% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 4 | 1.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 96 | 34% | |
| Technic Beams | 53 | 19% | |
| Technic Axles | 32 | 11% | |
| Technic Connectors | 23 | 8.1% | |
| Technic Bushes | 16 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 15 | 5.3% |
Most common parts in set 8475
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 40 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 14 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 12 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Black | 8 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 32291 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick 32524 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin 41677 | Black | 6 |
49 of the 63 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 8475
2 part shapes in set 8475 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Technic Shock Absorber 9.5L with Hard Spring, Black Piston 2909c04 | Red |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8475-1 43475 |
Rebuilding set 8475 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8475 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8466 4x4 Off Roader | 62% | 1,103 | 2001 |
| 8473 Nitro Race Team | 57% | 510 | 2002 |
| 8366 Supersonic RC | 54% | 429 | 2003 |
| 9754 Dark Side Developer Kit | 51% | 578 | 2000 |
| 8455 Backhoe Loader | 51% | 704 | 2003 |
Set 8466 4x4 Off Roader supplies 62% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8475 within its line
With 284 pieces, set 8475 ranks #42 out of 193 Racers sets in our database, which have an average of 215 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #44.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8475 RC Race Buggy have?
LEGO set 8475 RC Race Buggy has 284 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Racers theme.
What year was LEGO set 8475 released?
Set 8475 RC Race Buggy was released in 2002 and belongs to the Racers theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8475?
LEGO set 8475 RC Race Buggy does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8475?
The instructions for LEGO set 8475 RC Race Buggy can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8475.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8475?
Black, with 184 out of 284 pieces, or 65%. Next come light gray (13%) and red (7.7%).
How many different parts does set 8475 contain?
Set 8475 has 66 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 40 copies.
Does LEGO set 8475 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Technic Shock Absorber 9.5L with Hard Spring, Black Piston.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8475?
Set 8466 4x4 Off Roader, released in 2001: it supplies 62%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8472 Street 'n' Mud Racer2002 · 349 pieces
4588 Off Road Race Track2002 · 363 pieces
4587 Duel Racers2002 · 191 pieces
4586 Stunt Race Track2002 · 168 pieces
8470 Slammer G-Force2002 · 147 pieces
4589 RC-Nitro Flash2002 · 139 pieces
8469 Slammer Raptor2002 · 129 pieces
8471 Nitro Burner2002 · 119 pieces
Sets from the same year
4596 Storming Cobra2002 · 90 pieces
8468 Power Crusher2002 · 87 pieces
4593 Zero Hurricane & Red Blizzard2002 · 74 pieces
4595 Zero Tornado & Hot Rock2002 · 71 pieces
4594 Maverick Sprinter & Hot Arrow2002 · 66 pieces
4585 Nitro Pulverizer2002 · 61 pieces
4584 Hot Scorcher2002 · 58 pieces
8473 Nitro Race Team2002 · 510 pieces
