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LEGO® Car Building Set

The Car Building Set 5898-1 is a 2010 set from LEGO® with 139 pieces and one minifigure. It belongs to the Make & Create range, which is aimed at free building.

Set number
5898
Year
2010
Pieces
139
Minifigures
1
Different parts
62
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 62

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A car you build yourself

As the name suggests, the box holds the material for a single vehicle. At 139 pieces the build stays manageable, and the 45 different part types mean there is more here than just basic bricks. A minifigure takes the driving seat once the car is finished. It suits younger builders who want to put together their first vehicle, and adults who fancy a quick, relaxed small project. Because there are no strict rules in this theme, you can easily change the shape or colour of the car to your own taste.

Red, white and blue

The four most common colours are red, white, blue and light bluish grey. Together they make a bold, instantly readable toy car. The pale grey tends to appear in wheels, axles and technical details, while the other colours shape the bodywork. The parts list on this page breaks every colour down individually. That is handy if you are buying a used copy and want to check whether important elements such as the wheels or the windscreen are still there before you pay.

Free building and rebuilding

Sets in the Make & Create line are meant to be taken apart and rebuilt, not only followed step by step. The 139 pieces can become other vehicles, small houses or entirely original ideas. If you already own other sets, this stock combines nicely with them. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to find out which models your whole collection of bricks can make, and to plan bigger projects out of several small sets that would otherwise sit unused.

The driver

The single minifigure turns the model into more than a build: it gives the car a driver and invites play. With only one figure in the box the set stays simple and works well as a small gift. If you own several vehicles like this, you can combine them into a little street with traffic. The piece count stays low enough that younger children can keep track of everything and decide for themselves how the finished car should look in the end.

FAQ

Does it include a minifigure?
Yes, one minifigure, plus 139 pieces in 45 different part types.
Which colours dominate?
Red, white, blue and light bluish grey are the most common.
Who is it for?
Children and beginners who like free building. It is part of the Make & Create range.

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