LEGO® Jeff Gorvette

Description

What you get in the box

The set is built around a low, compact racing body, and with 54 pieces it is a quick job rather than an evening project. The shapes are simplified so the car survives being pushed across the carpet, which matters for a toy character from a film. As a 2012 release it belongs to the first wave of models tied to the Cars 2 film. The single minifigure sits in the driving position and gives the model a bit of scale. If you want to see exactly which bricks are included, the full parts list below breaks everything down by colour.

Colours borrowed from the track

Black, dark bluish grey, red and white make up most of the model, echoing the livery of a real endurance racer. There are only eight different part types, so the list is short and many elements repeat. That makes it easy to check against your own collection. Anyone who prefers a tidy palette will appreciate how little the set strays from those four colours, and the red body panels stand out against the darker underside. White pieces are easy to spot in the list if you ever want to replace one.

A good fit for collectors and kids

Small Cars sets like this suit younger builders who want a recognisable character without a long instruction booklet. Adults tend to buy them to round out a collection or to start a little grid of racers on a shelf. Because the car is so small, it fits beside the other single-character models from the same year, and a handful of them together already looks like the starting line of a race. It is also small enough to slip into a coat pocket for a trip to the grandparents.

Reusing the parts

Wheels, slopes and red body pieces are handy in other builds, so a small set can feed a larger project. Add the set to your collection on Bricoria and the “What can I build?” tool will suggest models you can make with the pieces you already own. That is a good way to give a 2012 set a second life once the original car has been played to death. For small sets this check is worth doing, because the parts mix well with those of bigger models.

FAQ

How many pieces does Jeff Gorvette have?

Set 9481-1 has 54 pieces and one minifigure. It was released in 2012 in the Cars theme.

Which film is the character from?

Jeff Gorvette is a racing car from the Pixar film Cars 2, where he takes part in the World Grand Prix.

Can I use the parts for other models?

Yes, they are standard bricks and plates. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to find models that work with your own pieces.