Simpler times? LEGOLAND Victory Lap Raceway from 1988 reviewed! 6395

A Patreon supporter's choice of a vintage set to elicit ALL of the nostalgia! From the "classic town" line of LEGOLAND, this set includes two baseplates & 13 minifigs.
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[@Spooktato]

I love these vintage sets, there's something special about them

[@PlutoOuttaHere.]

They're massive

[@antraxxslingshots]

I know right? It is also hard for me to point out what exactly, and the most fitting word might sound silly to some, but i always had the feeling those sets had "Heart". It always felt like: Yes, LEGO is a company, they want to earn money...but they also want to make Kids happy and they love what the do. Modern stuff a lot of times feels cold and emotionless in comparison and build only to earn :( Stay safe.

[@vortexmodeling]

totally, I look at new sets and don't get same impression.

[@lucciola3589]

Yes

[@Thomas-lk5cu]

Me too! I guess the main difference is the ingenuity of the design, back in the days they drew these designs by hand and really had to twist their imagination to make something special. Lego as of today is still cool, but you’re right - there’s something special about these sets from the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s!

[@maxwellarnold6631]

His analysis reminds me of how I used to basically “sell” my parents on a given lego set, usually citing such features as minifigure count/exclusivity, play functions, price per part etc., usually by reciting what was featured in the commercial for the given product.

[@chutas]

Haha,me too!

[@deathscythehellfunk]

This looks just SOOOO much more complete than modern sets. Sure, it's not as detailed or refined, but in terms of presence and play possibilities it just beats modern sets easily.

[@namor6]

It’s much better

[@roeunim9075]

Exactly that's the what the newer sets are missing

[@Raven-bz8kl]

Roeun Im right exactly they’re so empty nowadays with the studs all out 💀💀 I mean they’re still fun to build, but those little details really make a lego set-

[@waltuhgaming6523]

Yeah today a grand prix set would have one car, a pitstop and finish line. That would be $90

[@weirdsailorman4070]

@Hapa Nice Day They would not worry about bankrupcy if they would have CEOs who have at least half a brain, then would higher actual build designers and not cut on said designs and details and lastly not waste money on idiotic oversized builds that brings nothing useful to humanity, quite contrary it creates toxic junk. They always say how they care for the environment yet they spend tons of plastic and glue on big builds that falls apart quite fast anyways for example the real sized Bugatti that doesn't even function as a car nor can be driven at all. Creating toys creates toxic gas that is being released into the air and later when they recycle these idiotic projects of theirs it just further creates those repeated toxic releases and they also lose a percentage of the materials on these melts etc. Companies produce garbage later come up with idiotic excuses like it will change facts and the most pathetic ones are the people who support them in this journey of wastefulness and ignorant idiocy.

[@dakitowithred]

I love sets like this, even though I wasn't born back then...

[@pepsifilms5474]

Same

[@pinfarmer]

I drooled over this in catalogs as a kid. Eventually I had enough parts to just make my own. 😀

[@The_Brickster]

What an awesome set. I found this in the box a while back at Savers for $30. I'm not usually a town guy, but it looked to good to pass up, and I had a great time building it. The nostalgia was real.

[@DarthMotion]

dang... I wish lego did some of the things they did back then

[@TonyMontanaDS]

I wanted this so bad when I was a kid. I ended up getting the smaller version (6381). Lego from the 80s and 90s is still by far the best.

[@parkerengines]

Me too! I recently built my speedway but the arch is pretty flimsy now.

[@FroyourHistory]

Love how full and 3d older Lego sets are. Too many modern sets are facades. But I'm more of a Lego Star Wars buff so idk.

[@pseudonymousbeing987]

I've seen and used it so many times but I've never questioned it. What is the deal with "[insert whatever here] buffs"?

[@pepsifilms5474]

*ahem* creator expert *ahem*

[@adamturner4619]

And they come with lots of smaller stuff instead of one big thing like this

[@gearratio6773]

You just have to be willing to pay for them, but they're still there. The Ideas tree house is an excellent example of a well detailed set from all angles.

[@FroyourHistory]

@@pseudonymousbeing987 A buff sort of means expert.

[@Caracatungas]

This perfectly captures the late 80s racing era.

[@thebrickbulbasaur7628]

Big thanks to both of those patron supporters! I never knew this set existed, but it’s so cool! It’s basically Speed Champions on 80’s steroids! 😁

[@rijkemans5114]

I didn't know this set as a kid, but ever since I saw it as an AFOL in an old catalog, I knew I wanted to get it. Two baseplates. Five vehicles. Thirteen minifigs. No stickers, everything was printed. And plenty of accesories. What's not to love?

[@twinceptionproductions6083]

I love seeing you do detailed reviews of vintage sets, since your channel is one of the few places I've found to see them up close. Thanks Jang!

[@baseball4778]

Really cool and old set

[@Ed-3080]

I miss old sets like these. wish I could've got them when they released, now they're worth a fortune.

[@rallystrider]

Old but gold.

[@lukedogwalker]

Love this. Takes me back. More emphasis on creativity and imagination than trying to precisely imitate reality.

[@lucciola3589]

True

[@Raven-bz8kl]

Luke Dogwalker like instead of setting you up to do your own thing, it gives you the entire build right then and there 💀 it’s the only thing I really dislike about lego nowadays- like I don’t want a starting-point, i want the whole thing

[@seiya880]

Wow, this was my birthday present back in the days, brings back old memories!

[@kennethlarocque2605]

There's a couple other things that you would put this over a slot car set or a radio controlled car. Slot cars can be fun but only if there's a second person to race against. Not much fun on your own. Rc cars are best used outside where there's a lot of room to run them. Most homes aren't big enough to run it inside.

[@danielkelly7452]

hey man, just wanted to say that i watched you religiously back in 2015, and you were a big part of my childhood ha ha. good to see your still posting, makes me happy :) have a good one!!

[@TheMainCore]

My childhood in a box!! Loved it so much, thank you for this Jang.

[@J.A.Hubbard]

I love when you review vintage sets!!! Hopefully you will do more in the future! Not that you aren't busy or anything 😄, lol! Keep up the great work!!! Cheers!

[@basehead617]

I don't think of myself as having had THAT many lego sets as a kid, but every time he posts a vintage review I'm like.. whaaat, I had that!

[@BJ-jh5is]

Cars and lego yes please

[@bricks4beck748]

It's a miracle how much a base plate can make to a set like this, if speed champs had base plates they would feel more complete and would 100% be more expensive 🤣 Thanks for the great review Jang 🙂

[@_slickerzentertainment6397]

the cars shown are Wolf-Williams, Ferrari, McLaren, Penske

[@Abadox20]

The white racer with the letter S was basically LEGO’s racer. They had standalone sets for rally cars and race cars with him. The other drivers would be generic competitors I guess... check out set 6634 for the earlier rally version!

[@jpv108]

One of my favorite sets as a kid!

[@thatguymork]

More vintage! It feels more lighthearted and personable from you, as I know it's from your heart in a mindset of nostalgia. Thanks for everything!

[@ethanhenrichs5677]

Jang will remain the face of Lego KZbin.

[@GeorgWassen]

Great review, Jang. I had this set (and still have... in some box in the basement at my parent's house), so thank you for the trip down memory lane!

[@gbarnewall1]

I had this set as a kid and absolutely loved it! Broke it down and built it up many times, I loved all the different scenarios you could pose or play to, races with photo finishes, crashes with the medic helping, pit stops tyre changes, setting up race cars, the fans etc, you could get lost inside this set

[@DrMcBrick]

Love this set! It’s one of my favorite models sitting on my shelf even today. The white pillars are awesome parts! Especially back in the day. Thanks to your Patreons and to you for sharing this with us. Love your insight.

[@FEknuckle]

Those pillar pieces that hold the structure up are incredible.

[@unavailablespaceship]

Wonderful set, wonderful review. Many, many thanks to both patreon supporters. Overwhelming nostalgia. This is so good. The car roof pieces, boy, I want them back. The lack of details that actually get your imagination started. Showing alternative builds that open up whole other scenes. This is so good.

[@Gameprojordan]

I bought a bin of used lego recently for like $100, and this set was inside it with instructions aswell, among many others. Haven't built it or fully sorted the parts out yet. But I've found like 90% of the pieces so far. Base plates and minifigs included

[@freddellmeister]

I love the GO-cart alternate build! Looks great!

[@msx80]

So much nostalgia for this set! I was 8 and really loved set like this sooo much. I would look at the catalog for hours

[@Jackbyrne77]

Thanks for the video. I was fortunate enough to have one of these back in the day. Awesome set. One other little feature is the printed screens on the white block pieces below the race control box.

[@simondouglas3327]

I remember seeing the advert for this set on TV and announcing to my best friend at the time “I’m getting that”! I never did, but it is great to see it now after all these years and a pleasant reminder of simpler times. Thanks for the great videos Jang.

[@pauldavidson1866]

My younger brother had this set, it was great. We especially loved the jack's in the pits, they felt so realistic.

[@moudjuh]

I was looking for this set for AGES! Thanks Jang!!

[@jkb2016]

15:10 that indent was designed so you were able to use seats while finishing cab sections at the same stud. The van in the video is actually missing a 2x2 plate to jack up the rear axle (it was meant to look sporty).

[@lbricks7631]

What a good nostalgia trip.

[@toddc6682]

I have this set, found it again in 2015. Got me back into LEGO again as an adult.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

This was one of my first sets ever as a child and then my son recently enjoyed the set himself. Timeless. Jang, I challenge you to build the Oil Rig Platform shown on the back of the box!

[@Eucep]

Nice review. Glad I still have my simplified version of the nr1 car of this set.

[@frederikjacobs552]

I had this set and the white car (with the blue trailer) has somehow remained complete to this day. My kid still plays with it and those baseplates to this day. Awesome to see this one complete again!

[@kevinhadj9714]

Thanks for your review, got me travelling back to late 89 I believe when I received it for my 7th birthday ! It was an amazing set and also an amazing part pack (even if I was not really seing it as such when I was a kid), I remember making a shell oil truck out of it (cab + a probably 20 studs long trailer) that still sits somewhere on a shelf in my parents home :)

[@oliverclover9097]

hi Jang, i grew up in 90s russia, so we played with 80s toys. (: my richer friend had slot cars - and you exactly described the course of my thoughts in 10 years about comparing these different toys. It's like I'm back in childhood - thanks)

[@MrDemonicDan]

Good to see this set getting the Jang treatment. Got this for Christmas of '88 and have very fond memories of it. Really miss those pillar, jack and those finger hinge pieces :(

[@romainthblt]

You're slowly covering all the vintage sets I had when I was 3-6 years old

[@jeffflank2193]

Thanks Jang. Good old set and nice flash back review.🤠

[@twirly_yuu]

It's so interesting seeing these old sets. It obviously provided a lot of fun and it's good to see that the bricks last and can be passed along to the next generation. Also bonus points for being from my birth year! 😁

[@bigboyraclng]

Jang, I finally found you once again! man has it been years since your rc days, glad to see your still on KZbin. I don’t remember exactly why you left. But glad to see your still doing good brother. Thank you for inspiring me as a kid to get into the hobby. Best wishes brother

[@acertainredpanda1115]

Although I didn't have this set, I have some of the figures. The quiant photography takes me back to my first LEGO memories. Great set!

[@MikeVanRose]

I saved a lot of money (as far as I remember) to buy this already old set back in the mid 90s, I clearly remember assembling this and playing so much with it. Thanks for this video, it brings back so many great memories. Thank you

[@andreashogberg4123]

Love this set! I was eight when it was released and I remembered how huge it seemed and how I tried to build it with the pieces I had (only had four of those supports tho). Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@SueBobChicVid]

That set is epic. Thank you so much - whoever made this happen.

[@PortalMasterStudios]

Truly a magnificent era

[@MataHaji]

I used to have this when i was a kid!!! I loved this set!!

[@jasonmatteson9909]

Love it and still have this set!

[@megamuffin15]

So much room for imagination in this. I would have been obsessed with this as a kid.

[@Khether0001]

_It is not a turn sign, there are 4 racers, and 4 1x1 tiles with numbers printed 1 through 4, if the sign has arrows pointing to the side it means that one of the racers was called to do a pit stop, spin the hub to indicate which of the racers is going in_ 🙂

[@andrewthielmann5342]

I had this as a kid. Loved it.

[@leedesigner1977]

I love this set, and would buy it in a heartbeat. Cheers, JANG. Lee 🇬🇧

[@GyroPyro121212]

Hey Jang! I have no idea if you’ll see this, but I just want to say I am glad to see you are still generating KZbin content. I grew up watching URC and RCmania and your reviews had a great level of positive impact on my life. I purchased many an RC car based on your reviews. Thank you for all you have done!

[@BradomAT]

we had the later cars in the 90s and me and my brother build tracks with pens as corner marks and run with a car or two in our hands around the table ^^

[@kevinkoster4543]

Hi Jang, Thanks for this review! This set was always one I dreamed of having, seeing it at some of my friends’ homes. Only a year ago I managed to get it in a resonable condition. Nice to hear your stand on this set. Imagine this set going for the same price today....😂

[@chriswheeler6092]

This was my favorite set. I had several different sets, but this was the one that I played with the most.

[@Gunpla_shrimp]

Wow thanks patreon who requested this Also awesome video!

[@matthew_thefallen]

Oh i love this set! Even though i'm more of a 90's lego set fan, this is good! The truck is beautiful, I have to build one myself :D

[@Smale321]

Mixing Lego with other toys during play? Now that's something I can relate to! Here are 3 examples from my childhood: - When the first underwater theme came out (you know, with the AquaSharks as 'the baddies'), my friend and I both bought the smal basic vehicle set so we each had a diver to go and explore the sea. To create the scene we used an old Playmobil pirate ship as a wreck at the bottom of the scene with a Lego Pirate treasure chest. The fish swimming around were little Playmobil fish taped under the playing table with sewing thread (on top of that table was our lego city). The lego sharks were not in the scene because we obviously needed those for playing purposes! - The other example was with our Lego knights: we simply used HeroQuest monsters as the villains! So before Lego came out with skeletons, goblins and the likes, we allready invented the concept ourselves! We also used rivets as extra swords to be able to field more knights! - HO scale model trains and tracks were used the represent mining scenes. Off course, we did mix up when playing with other toys too! (A wooden farm house was the perfect size for Playmobil, for instance)

[@ScoutRushDotCom]

Totally forgot about this set. Loved the different car teams.

[@sugoma9323]

This set is so cool I love simple looking sets like this these are my favorites

[@thedappercook]

I had this set. So sick!

[@Webhead123]

I had this set back in '89-'90! Fond memories!

[@danielsuo-anttila9658]

You know this set brings back some nostalgia from my childhood though been born in the 21st century I remember some of the pieces and more importantly the mini figures from old lego sets, instructions and piles and piles of lego pieces at my grandmothers house, which does bring back some good emotional memories playing with these exact sets and thinking that my grandmother or great grandmother (who passed away when I was very young) could have played with this exact set.

[@ministig63ace]

Man that is an amazing set to have, especially for a motorsport fan like me

[@zerodawn2277]

I had that set as a kid, brings back some memories. 😄👍

[@Thomas-lk5cu]

I remember as a kid I drooled over this exact set. It was featured in our Donald Duck magazine along with other race sets. Love it!

[@WallOBrix]

Looks like an awesome set! I which sets still looked like this in a way

[@albertlucero3812]

I got this in christmas of 88 and i have so many fond memories of this beautiful set

[@RConmyMind]

I got this set for my birthday when I was a child and I still have it 😍

[@davidsparham658]

I had this as a kid. It was sooo much fun!

[@TenshiHara]

Ah, one of my favourite sets I was able to enjoy as a kid... I remeber always fighting over the black racer with my brother. ;-)

[@MayoHosko]

I bought this set back in 2015 and I’ve treasured it ever since because this is the best LEGO town race set. I love the simplicity and the small scale because I love vintage LEGO. This is a perfect example that not all vintage LEGO is basic bricks

[@the27thMONKEY]

Blew my mind when I saw you'd reviewed this set. One of those sets that looked so cool in the catalogue but I never had in my collection. Until a couple of years ago when I got it 99% complete off ebay (with the box too!). Easily got the missing parts using bricklink. In my eyes this set has legendary status (like the original pirate ship) and it sits proudly on my shelf to this day.

[@0923pramos]

Sorry to bring up old news. But always wondered what happened to you. Always enjoyed watching your RC vids and reviews. I am glad that you are still doing well. I guess ill be watching Lego vids now lol!!!

[@defenderprime8046]

Oh, that takes me back, a 22 year old Lego set, and did you notice the colors they used in those days? So very few! But today, Lego's color palette is quite extensive, it would be interesting to see a rebuild of this set with more colors, but in those days, it worked, thanks for this trip down memory lane, Jang!

[@wraha8307]

Thank you Jang and thank you Tim. I like the older range that Lego created. Sadly, I was not around in the 90s, so I never had the full experience. Thank you for reviewing one of my personal favourites. 🙂

[@wraha8307]

80s, even

[@thebaker525]

This is honestly such a cool little facade with so much detail for how little the part count actually is. Very very impressive.

[@88Hellrazr]

I had this set as kid!

[@jonasfermefors]

The thing that made these better for than I think I would have found today's sets as a kid is that there is so much more room for modifications. I never played all that much with my lego. I played for 5 minutes and then spent an hour doing modifications, played 5 minutes and so on.

[@fireinacan]

Kids still use their imagination! The other day I had the pleasure of helping a boy make a "monster zoo" out of his living room. Sure, he has like 20 plastic dinosaur, monsters, etc figures, but the actual zoo "enclosures were recruited from any material that could be found. Sadly, we didn't have enough LEGO to do much, but for this scale DUPLO would have done better anyway. So off brand Jenga blocks were recruited, lakes were drawn on construction paper for the aquatic monstrosities. Boxes, markers, whatever was at hand was arranged into fences. The part he was particularly proud of though was a large "door" we affixed to the legs of a chair as an entrance gate. In his mind it was even better than the one that protected the entrance to Jurassic Park!

[@jackpijjin4088]

Heh, reminds me of how I used VHS tapes as building materials when I was little.

[@LegoGrandPrix13]

Nice Retro set. I wish I had it. Looks perfect for my movies.

[@basberend]

this is a great set. love it

[@wai0937]

I had this as a kid! It was massive to me at the time.

[@BenChurchill76]

It's such a dumb thing, but I used to love any time I got transparent pieces in any classic LEGO sets, even the single stud pieces. Maybe because they weren't common, and only really used for lights at the time?

[@johnnations5932]

See that white 3-way 'megaphone' piece, used as a P.A.? LEGO, please bring that back. In ALL colors. I loved using those on my spaceships for directional jets! Ah the memories:)

[@joshDmusicHalfblood]

My dad had that set when he was a kid and I remember playing with it when it was still in some shape but now it’s just mixed into my LEGO bin somewhere still have some pieces

[@emperornae]

I bought a used one of this set on eBay and I loved it so much I went on BrickLink and bought other race track sets like it and build a race track for me and my younger cousin and even tho im 15 and just have a lego city I so much fun playing with these older sets I wish lego would make more sets like these