LEGO dropped the Race Buggy Transporter (60288) in 2021 as part of the City Racing collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 210 pieces with a retail price of $19.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.095, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what City does best.
Key Features
210 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
2 minifigures — Collectible characters from City
$0.095 per piece — Better value than the City average
Racing subtheme — A popular subcategory within City
Released 2021 — City sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Race Buggy Transporter falls under the LEGO City theme, sitting in the Racing subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2021 at $19.99, it sits in the accessible end of City. The $0.095 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in City right now.
The Racing subcategory within City has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a City collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 3.5x retail. The individual parts are worth $70.70 on BrickLink — 3.5x the $19.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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