All LEGO Speed Racer sets
The LEGO Speed Racer theme has 4 sets, all released in 2008, built around the vehicles and drivers from the Speed Racer movie. It features 3 minifigure characters, with 237 to 600 pieces per set, including 8161 Grand Prix Race and 8160 Cruncher Block & Racer X.
Four sets released in 2008 around the Speed Racer movie
The LEGO Speed Racer theme adapts the world of the Speed Racer movie, with its drivers, race cars and tracks. It comes down to a single wave: all 4 sets were released in 2008.
Three of them carry two names in their title: 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler, 8159 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan and 8160 Cruncher Block & Racer X. The fourth, 8161 Grand Prix Race, points to the race itself.
Sets from 237 to 600 pieces
Set 8161 Grand Prix Race is the largest with 600 pieces, ahead of 8160 Cruncher Block & Racer X with its 367 pieces. The other two are more compact: 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler has 242 pieces and 8159 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan has 237 pieces.
The average reaches 362 pieces per set, against 389 for the whole catalogue. The theme therefore sits below that overall average.
Three characters and a palette dominated by black
Three minifigure characters share the theme: Speed Racer, Taejo Togokahn and Racer X. Each appears in 2 sets. The same faces come back from one set to another.
As for colours, Black makes up 36% of the pieces, ahead of White (16%) and Red (13%). Next come Light Bluish Gray and Yellow at 9% each, then Dark Bluish Gray at 8%. Red and Yellow provide the bright touches.
Speed Racer in figures
| Number of sets | 4 |
|---|---|
| Release years | 2008 |
| Total pieces | 1,446 |
| Average pieces per set | 362 |
| Catalog-wide average | 389 |
| Largest set | 8161 Grand Prix Race (600 pieces) |
| Smallest set | 8159 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan (237 pieces) |
| Newest set | 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler (2008) |
| Minifigure characters | 3 |
Dominant colors
Color breakdown of the pieces across all Speed Racer sets, minifigures included.
| Color | Pieces | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 515 | 36% | |
| White | 236 | 16% | |
| Red | 188 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 130 | 9% | |
| Yellow | 128 | 8.9% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 117 | 8.1% | |
| Orange | 41 | 2.8% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 20 | 1.4% |
Minifigures
2008 4 sets
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of models are in the Speed Racer theme?
The theme offers vehicle and race scene sets linked to the movie, with driver minifigures. The titles either pair up character names, like 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler, or refer directly to the race, like 8161 Grand Prix Race.
Has the Speed Racer theme evolved over the years?
No, all 4 sets were released in 2008. The theme therefore consists of a single wave, with no later additions.
Which colours dominate the pieces in the Speed Racer sets?
Black dominates with 36% of the pieces, followed by White at 16% and Red at 13%. Light Bluish Gray and Yellow account for 9% each, Dark Bluish Gray for 8%.
What sets the Speed Racer theme apart from other LEGO themes?
It is very compact, with only 4 sets, all drawn from the Speed Racer movie and released in the same year. Its average of 362 pieces per set stays below the catalogue average of 389.
What is the largest LEGO Speed Racer set?
It is 8161 Grand Prix Race (2008): 600 pieces.
How many minifigure characters does the Speed Racer theme have?
3 characters in total. The most frequent in sets are Speed Racer, Taejo Togokahn and Racer X.