Racers

LEGO® Slammer Raptor

The Slammer Raptor is a small Racers car from 2002 with 129 pieces. Dark bodywork meets a single flash of lime green, and there are no minifigures in the box.

Set number
8469
Year
2002
Pieces
129
Minifigures
0
Theme
Racers
Different parts
48
What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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Spare parts (5)

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

Description

Racers at its most compact

At 129 pieces, the Slammer Raptor sits at the small end of the Racers range. It is built for rolling across the floor rather than for display, and it has no minifigures to get in the way. Racers around 2002 were all about speed, loud styling and fantasy cars that look like they came out of a video game. If you remember those sets from the time, this is a good example of the look, packed into a model that takes very little space on a shelf.

Black, grey and a splash of lime

The colour scheme is easy to describe. Black takes the lead, backed up by light grey and dark grey, with lime green as the one bright accent. That mix feels like a racing game car: dark and moody, yet still loud. For collectors it is a handy palette, because the grey shades turn up in plenty of older sets and blend well with other models. The lime provides the only strong contrast and makes the car recognisable at a glance.

43 different parts in 129 pieces

The ratio of unique parts is worth noting: out of 129 pieces, 43 are different types. That means many elements appear just once or twice, and the build includes a good number of special parts for the body and chassis. While building you get a varied sequence rather than long stretches of repeated steps. Because it stays short, it suits an afternoon project or a gentle way into older Racers models without having to sort through hundreds of bricks.

Reusing the pieces

This page lists every part with its colour. If you already own the bricks, or have taken the set apart, the “What can I build?” tool can suggest other models that fit your collection. The dark pieces and the wheels in particular are easy to reuse in cars of your own design. That way the Slammer Raptor either stays as the original model or becomes a small parts box for new racers.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Slammer Raptor have?
Set 8469 contains 129 pieces, of which 43 are different types. There are no minifigures included.
Which theme does it belong to?
It is part of the Racers theme and came out in 2002. Racers sets focus on fast, imaginative vehicles.
Which colours are used most?
You will find mostly black, light grey, lime and dark grey. The parts list on this page shows the exact split.

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