How many pieces does Riptide Racer have?

Set 4002 has 54 pieces in 29 different part types and includes one minifigure.

What colours is it built in?

The main colours are red, blue, white and black.

What else can I do with the bricks?

The parts list shows every element, and “What can I build?” suggests models you can make from the pieces you already own.

Boat

LEGO® Riptide Racer

Riptide Racer is a small boat set from 1996 with 54 pieces and a single minifigure. It is a compact, quick build that sits nicely alongside other vehicles.

Set number: 4002
Year: 1996
Pieces: 54
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Boat
Different parts: 30

What can I build with it?

Parts list 30

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (4)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Octan Racer fig-0007576 pieces × 1

Description

A speedboat in miniature

The Boat theme was all about watercraft for the playroom floor, and the Riptide Racer is its sporty member. The hull is slim and streamlined, with the minifigure seated at the front in the cockpit. At 54 pieces it is small enough to finish in short order, yet it is still clearly a boat with a personality of its own. Because the structure is so straightforward, it also suits younger fans who want to put together their very first piece of floating transport.

Four colours that work

Red, blue, white and black dominate the model. That classic mix looks bold and sporty, mainly because the colours appear in larger blocks and are not shuffled together too much. Among the 54 pieces there are 29 different types, so you get plenty of individual elements rather than endless repeats. If you enjoy colour schemes on your shelf, the set shows how a handful of shades can make a coherent picture without the model looking cluttered or overdone.

On the table or on the shelf

It is intended for play on a tabletop. It should not live in the paddling pool, since stacked bricks are not watertight. On a shelf it sits well beside other small nineties sets. The minifigure is held firmly, so the boat stays in one piece even through frantic races. Since it needs so little room, it is easy to grow a little fleet of boats around it, perhaps for a race of your own across the living-room carpet.

Parts for your own ideas

The parts list on this page covers all 29 part types. Hull elements, slopes and plates from this set work well for vehicles of every kind. “What can I build?” tells you which other models are possible once you add these bricks to your collection. That turns the small racer into a handy donor of red, blue and white elements for boats, cars or even aircraft, so the bricks never need to sit unused in the box.

FAQ

How many pieces does Riptide Racer have?: Set 4002 has 54 pieces in 29 different part types and includes one minifigure.
What colours is it built in?: The main colours are red, blue, white and black.
What else can I do with the bricks?: The parts list shows every element, and “What can I build?” suggests models you can make from the pieces you already own.

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