LEGO® Ready, Steady Build, and Race
Ready, Steady Build, and Race (5483) was released in 2006 under Make & Create. It has 692 pieces and no minifigures, and the title promises speed as much as building fun.
- Set number
- 5483
- Year
- 2006
- Pieces
- 692
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Make & Create
- Different parts
- 175
Parts list 175
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Description
Building to race
The name says it all: you build vehicles and then pit them against each other. That makes the box more than a shelf piece. A lone builder can set personal challenges, while two players can compare designs and refine them round after round. With 692 pieces there is material for several cars or for one larger model with extras. Because no minifigures are included, the technique and look of the vehicles stay at the centre of attention.
Colours with a motorsport feel
Red and yellow lead the colour list, followed by white and blue. That gives bold, sporty bodywork that stands out on a table straight away. Red and yellow look lively, white suits stripes and race numbers, and blue adds a contrasting accent. Because the palette stays limited, even cars built from quite different ideas look as if they belong to one racing series. It is a pleasant side effect when you line several vehicles up side by side to compare them.
Plenty of shapes for body and chassis
The catalogue lists 83 different part types, clearly more than a plain brick box of similar size. That variety matters in vehicle building, where special shapes help with bodywork, spoilers or fairings. The full parts list on this page shows each element with its colour and quantity. You can see which pieces suit wheels, superstructures or fine details, and whether you are missing something for a particular model you have in mind.
Who it is for
The box appeals to children who like to build vehicles and try them out at once, and to adults who enjoy small construction contests. With “What can I build?” you can see which further models come out of these parts and your own collection. If you already own other racing parts, wheels, frames and bodywork pieces can be mixed to assemble even bigger fleets. After the first race, the set therefore stays a useful stock of elements for new designs.
FAQ
- Are there any minifigures?
- No, the catalogue lists no minifigures. The emphasis is on the vehicles themselves.
- How many pieces and part types are there?
- The set contains 692 pieces in 83 different part types. The full breakdown is in the parts list.
- Which colours dominate?
- Red, yellow, white and blue are the most common, giving a bold and sporty look.
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