LEGO® Mini-Wheel Model Maker No. 2

Description

Number two, yet smaller

You might expect the second box to offer more parts than the first, but here there are only 74. That shows the numbers were not a plain scale of size but rather different assortments, each with a focus of its own. For collectors this is appealing, since every number feels different. If you want the range complete, compare the parts lists instead of relying on the count in the name alone. That makes the range a rewarding area to collect, with plenty of small surprises.

White, red, black and clear

White and red form the main colours, black supplies wheels and contrast, and clear parts arrive as the fourth shade. Compared with the first box, yellow is missing from the main colours, but there are see-through pieces that can stand for windows or lights. That makes vehicles from this set look a little more realistic. The palette is still small enough to mix easily with other early bricks. This contrast with the first box is obvious as soon as you lay them side by side.

Twenty-one types across 74 parts

Here 74 parts are spread over 21 types, giving a bit more variety per part than in the first box. There is still enough repetition for even-looking bodies, and yet the choice is wider. That makes the parts list a useful tool: you can see which shapes appear several times and which only once. For a second-hand copy it is the quickest way to check that nothing is missing. Going through it, you see at once which parts are still missing from your own collection.

Small-scale vehicles

From the name and the parts you can tell the box is meant for small vehicles in which the wheels are the theme. If you want to use the bricks today, add the set to your collection and ask “What can I build?” for ideas that mix with other parts. As a vintage piece it makes a compact display item that shows the spirit of 1971 in just a few parts. The parts are enough for simple models that finish quickly and still look the part.

FAQ

Does No. 2 have more parts than No. 1?

No, No. 2 has 74 parts, fewer than the 87 in No. 1. The numbers are not a size scale.

How many types does it contain?

There are 21 different types, and no minifigures.

Which colours define the set?

White, red, black and clear parts.