Incredible, it has been 20 weeks since this began. Where does the time go?

5540 Formula 1 Racer

Description: Released in 1986 as a part of the Model Team series. Containing 451 parts and retail price was about 50 dollars. Today can be found MISB for about 200 bucks. This was one of the very first Model Team sets, in which lego decided to take a new direction with building sets. Lots of nice details, including an engine with removable cover, steering controls, stickers and an alternate model.

My take: This was one of my earliest lego sets, I was but 5 years old when I got it so I had some trouble building it, most complex for one so young! When I did finally get it built, I was so proud of myself I brought it to school on show and tell day. Needless to say I was the talk of the classroom that day. Until next week!