Does the set include a minifigure?

No, the buggy comes without minifigures and consists of 284 pieces.

What does RC stand for?

RC means remote control. The vehicle was designed to be driven by remote once it was built.

How do I check a second-hand copy is complete?

Compare the listing with the parts list on this page and pay special attention to wheels, axles and small connectors.

Racers RC

LEGO® RC Race Buggy

The RC Race Buggy 8475-1 arrived in 2002 in the Racers range and consists of 284 pieces. It is one of the remote-controlled models from LEGO® that were meant to be driven as well as built.

Set number: 8475
Year: 2002
Pieces: 284
Minifigures: 0
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 (7)

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

Description

Built to be driven

Unlike many sets of the period, this buggy is not a shelf model. The RC range expected you to send the finished vehicle across the floor by remote control, and that shapes the whole design. A race buggy has to be sturdy enough to survive corners and small knocks, yet light enough to move quickly. With 284 pieces the build stays manageable, but it asks for care at the points where wheels, drive and frame meet, since a loose joint would show up on the first fast run.

Black, grey and a splash of red

The colour palette suits a technical vehicle: black and light grey form the base, pearl dark grey adds a metallic look, and red provides the accents. The result looks sober and sporty at once. The 63 different part types point to many technical specials such as connectors, axles and housing pieces that rarely turn up in ordinary town sets. There are no figures in the box, which is hardly a loss for a vehicle designed to race across the living room carpet.

A collector's view of an older RC kit

Remote-controlled sets from this era are special finds today. Depending on condition, accessories may be missing or the electronics may have aged, so it pays to compare a listing with the parts list on this page. Before buying, check that wheels, tyres and the smaller connecting parts are all present. If you are only interested in the bricks, you get a solid amount of grey and black technical pieces that work in many vehicles of your own, with no remote control needed at all.

Reusing and rebuilding

Add the buggy to your collection and the What can I build? tool will show which other models your pieces allow. The compact construction invites alterations: a wider wheelbase, a different rear end or a new colour scheme changes the character quickly. A single race car becomes a kit for your own racing ideas, which you can take apart and put together again whenever you fancy a fresh design. Black pieces in particular slot easily into frames and bodies of other vehicles.

FAQ

Does the set include a minifigure?: No, the buggy comes without minifigures and consists of 284 pieces.
What does RC stand for?: RC means remote control. The vehicle was designed to be driven by remote once it was built.
How do I check a second-hand copy is complete?: Compare the listing with the parts list on this page and pay special attention to wheels, axles and small connectors.

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