LEGO Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team (75883)

LEGO Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team set 75883
Theme
Speed Champions
Subtheme
Mercedes
Pieces
941
Minifigures
8
Retail Price
$99.99
Released
2017
Retirement Date
2018-12-31
Status
Retired

About This Set

LEGO dropped the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team (75883) in 2017 as part of the Speed Champions Mercedes collection — a mid-range build with plenty to enjoy at 941 pieces with a retail price of $99.99. The set includes 8 minifigures, adding play and display value.

You're looking at $0.106 per piece, which holds up well against other Speed Champions sets.

Between the Speed Champions branding and the build itself, the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team has the kind of dual appeal that collectors look for.

Key Features

  • 941 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
  • 8 minifigures — Great character selection from the Speed Champions universe
  • $0.106 per piece — In line with Speed Champions pricing
  • Mercedes subtheme — A popular subcategory within Speed Champions
  • From 2017 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality

Theme Background

As a 2017 addition to Speed Champions, part of the Mercedes subcollection, the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team slots into the more affordable side of Speed Champions. Speed champions is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $99.99 this set is priced accordingly. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.106, which is reasonable for what Speed Champions typically runs.

Collectors following Speed Champions specifically should note the Mercedes subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.

Why This Set Is Special

Largest set in Speed Champions. At 941 pieces, this is the single largest set in the entire Speed Champions theme.

  • Most minifigures in Speed Champions — With 8 minifigures, this has more figures than any other Speed Champions set.
  • 395% above retail — Now trading at $494.98, up 395% from $99.99 RRP — a 25% annualized return over 7.2 years since retirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

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