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Set 8896 Snake Canyon
Racers World Racers

LEGO® Snake Canyon

Snake Canyon is a compact 2010 set from the World Racers range. With 57 pieces and 2 minifigures, it makes a quick way into racing.

Set number
8896
Year
2010
Pieces
57
Minifigures
2
Theme
World Racers
Different parts
31
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 31

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (4)

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

Minifigures 2

Description

Racing, scaled right down

World Racers was a racing line in which drivers sped their cars through fantastical landscapes. Snake Canyon takes that idea and squeezes it into 57 pieces. Anyone hoping for a big diorama will be disappointed, but if you want a vehicle with two drivers and a hint of scenery, it fits nicely. The build takes very little time, which is exactly why small racing sets make good gifts or useful extras for a larger track you are putting together.

Dark tones with red accents

Black is the main colour, joined by light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and red. The mix feels technical and slightly menacing, which suits a canyon with a snake theme. Thirty different part types is a lot for such a small total, so there is little repetition and nearly every brick has its own job. For collectors who like grey elements that work in buildings, machines and vehicles alike, it is a handy little source of useful shades.

Built to be played with

A set this size rarely sits on a shelf for long. The two minifigures invite you to stage races, compare vehicles and add obstacles from other bricks. If you build with children, the work splits easily: one person takes the vehicle while the other handles the figures and the terrain. Because the pieces are sturdy and few, the model survives rougher play, and a car that gets taken apart can be put back together again in a matter of minutes.

Tracking the parts afterwards

The full parts list on this page shows the colour and quantity of every brick, so you can quickly check that nothing went missing after a game. The What Can I Build tool shows which other models these 57 pieces could make together with the rest of your collection. The grey and black bricks in particular turn up in many other projects, from spaceships to workshops, so they are worth keeping track of.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are there?
The set has 57 pieces and includes 2 minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?
It is part of the World Racers range within the Racers theme and came out in 2010.
Which colours dominate?
Mainly black, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and red.

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