Set Details
- Set Number
- 40408
- Name
- Drag Racer
- Theme
- Hidden Side
- Year
- 2020
- Pieces
- 134
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 20-45 minutes
- Ages
- 6+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Drag Racer
LEGO Drag Racer (set #40408) is a mid-sized build with 134 pieces from the Hidden Side theme, released in 2020. The Hidden Side line features haunted locations with augmented reality ghost-hunting gameplay. This is a quick-level build suitable for ages 6+, with an estimated build time of 20-45 minutes.
Set Highlights
- 134 pieces at quick complexity — a 20-45 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 6+ builders.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 6+
The quick difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 6+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
134 pieces with an estimated 20-45 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Hidden Side Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Hidden Side shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Drag Racer (#40408) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Drag Racer FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2020
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Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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