How many pieces are in the RC-Nitro Flash?

It has 139 pieces in 60 different elements, and it includes one minifigure.

Which colours does it come in?

Mainly lime, green, black and light grey.

When was it released?

It came out in 2002 and is part of the Racers RC sub-line of remote-controlled vehicles.

Racers RC

LEGO® RC-Nitro Flash

The RC-Nitro Flash (4589) is a remote-controlled racing car from the 2002 Racers range. It has 139 pieces and one minifigure, and its lime colouring makes it hard to miss.

Set number: 4589
Year: 2002
Pieces: 139
Minifigures: 1
Theme: RC
Different parts: 66

What can I build with it?

Parts list 66

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 (1)

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

Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet 2447 Trans-Neon Green No longer produced · last seen 2002 × 1

Minifigures 1

Race Driver, Red Torso, Red Legs, Red Helmet - Nitro Flash fig-0001595 pieces × 1

Description

A small car with a controller

This set belongs to the RC sub-line of Racers, which was all about cars you could steer with a handset. At 139 pieces it is among the smaller sets of its kind, so it is compact and quick to put together. Because it is meant to drive, sturdiness comes first when building, since a car has to survive bumps against skirting boards and chair legs. You can see that in the construction, which is stocky rather than delicate, with the parts held firmly in place.

Lime and green on the move

Lime and green set the look, with black and light grey in support. The mix is loud, which suits a racer that is supposed to be noticed. The light grey stands for the mechanics and chassis, while black covers tyres and small details. Go through the parts list and you will see how many lime pieces are included. Colours like these are fairly uncommon in brick form, so they make a pleasant change from the usual reds and blues when you design vehicles of your own.

Sixty different elements

The ratio of pieces to shapes stands out: of 139 pieces, 60 are different. That points to plenty of specialist parts for wheels, axles, bodywork and drive, and few standard bricks in large numbers. While building, that means variety, little repetition and a closer look at each step of the instructions. For later projects a collection of specialist elements like this is a good stock to draw on if you enjoy designing cars from your own ideas.

Play, display, rebuild

One minifigure sits in the car as its driver. If you buy the set second-hand, you can check for missing items against the parts list on this page. The “What can I build?” tool also shows whether your bricks add up to other racers or vehicles. As a display piece the Nitro Flash still looks lively thanks to its bold colours, and anyone collecting Racers sets from the early 2000s gets a typical example of the period.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the RC-Nitro Flash?: It has 139 pieces in 60 different elements, and it includes one minifigure.
Which colours does it come in?: Mainly lime, green, black and light grey.
When was it released?: It came out in 2002 and is part of the Racers RC sub-line of remote-controlled vehicles.

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