Set Facts
- The LEGO Grand Prix Race set features three race cars, a finish line, commentator box, car workshop, television, and eight minifigures, including Speed Racer and Gray Ghost.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Grand Prix Race Reviews
Brickset
“Minifigs are unique and in light flesh color not yellow - with funny prints on "Monkey Boy's" body or "Lady Pink Dress". 3 Cars are excellent builds partly with brick-built color-patterns - they do not need one single sticker - the best is grey one. I was surprised by the... More quality of this set.”
Full review at brickset.com
“This LEGO set stands out for its unique and well-designed trio of cars, each featuring distinct aesthetics despite the reliance on stickers. The figure assortment is notable for introducing several new flesh-tone face prints, enhancing collectability. While the commentator's... More stand may not be the highlight, the overall design and character variety add value. However, the color scheme of Cannonball Taylor's car deviates from its movie counterpart.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
8 mos (this set 6 mos)
Annual growth
+8.63% (this set +9.06%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Grand Prix Race currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Racers Speed Racer.
About Racers Speed Racer
The LEGO Speed Racer was a theme based on the 2008 film Speed Racer. It consists of four sets which were first released in April 2008 when LEGO group acquired the rights from Warner Bros. to produce four sets based on the Speed Racer film.
Speed Racer was introduced in 2008 and currently consists of 4 sets. As of today,
8161 Grand Prix Race is the most valuable Speed Racer set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $375.
Summary
Racers Speed Racer Grand Prix Race set 8161 was released on April 3, 2008, retailing for $60, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $375, used ones can be found for $70.
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Get ready for the ultimate race!Speed Racer's new Mach 6 race car is revved up and ready for the Grand Prix -but so are his opponents, Gray Ghost and Cannonball Taylor! Who will win the final race? Includes Speed Racer's white Mach 6 racecar, Gray Ghost's black and yellow racecar, and Cannonball Taylor's black and grey racecar! Set also includes checkered finish line, commentator box, Racer Motors car workshop and a large television to broadcast the race to fans! Includes Speed Racer, Gray Ghost, Cannonball Taylor, Pops, Trixie, Commentator and Spritle minifigures, plus Chim-Chim and more! Racer Motors car workshop has tools and tires needed to fix up the racecars! Commentator box has seats for two commentators, TVs to watch the race on, and a megaphone to broadcast the game! Racecars measure over 6'½" (17cm) long and 3" (8cm) wide! Commentator box stands 6'½" (16cm) high and 12" (30cm) wide! Ages 9-14.
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