Lumibricks Police Patrol Car (F9043) Review – Cyberpunk Muscle

This set sits firmly within Lumibricks’ Cyberpunk theme. I have already reviewed one of the apartment buildings from the same series, and this patrol car is a direct extension of that neon-drenched world.

This was also my first alternative-brand vehicle build.

I have built countless Speed Champions sets over the years. I love them. But they do not light up. And Lumibricks have built their name on lighting. So I wanted to see what happens when you take a chunky American muscle car prototype and inject it with cyberpunk LEDs.

This set originally released under the FunWhole name, so it is technically an older design. But it is recent enough to have full printed parts throughout. No stickers.

And yes, it is officially described as being inspired by American muscle cars. That absolutely tracks.

Set Information

The Build

Chassis & Lighting

The base starts at 8 studs wide, but once you factor in the heavy crash bars at the front, it pushes closer to 10 studs. It immediately feels aggressive.

Lighting is introduced straight away. Headlights go in early and the wiring begins. Lumibricks use their dedicated cable-routing plates which are excellent. They allow wires to sit cleanly inside channels.

However, for about four studs, normal tiles are used instead. That means slight wire pinching. I genuinely thought those days were gone. It is brief and not disastrous, but it did stand out because the routing system is normally so good.

After that, it returns to proper routing plates.

Sides, Prints & Muscle Car Styling

This is where the car really takes shape.

The body uses black and white as the primary colour scheme, which matches their description of a serious, futuristic patrol vehicle. Ice blue lighting accents reinforce the cyberpunk tone.

The chassis sits lower, the body lines flow more continuously, and the bonnet scoop gives it that aggressive performance vibe.

There are printed police door tiles with a protective film on the back. I almost peeled them thinking they were stickers. They are not. That was on me.

There are no functional doors. Obviously, car doors do not open in the future.

Rear & Power

The rear houses the battery pack inside the boot, but the battery is not included, which is clearly stated. You remove the rear window slope and the battery is right there.

While accessing the battery pack is simple enough, getting into the main cabin is a slightly different story. The roof light bar is connected directly to the top of the windscreen section. Technically, you can remove the entire roof assembly to access the interior. Practically, however, the lighting wires make it quite awkward to maneuver. It feels like a process you only really want to do once or twice to get your display set up.

There is certainly enough room to seat your minifigure inside, but because of those wired connections, this is definitely a display model rather than a “constant in and out” play vehicle.

Design & Presence

The car is sizeable. It is 18.5cm long, so it has real shelf presence.

One thing you will notice very quickly is that this set is not built to a strict minifigure scale. When you stand the included police officer next to the cruiser, he looks incredibly small, and to my eye, it throws the display off just a bit.

Then again, maybe that is exactly what the future looks like. Between the massive, oversized cruisers and the completely non opening doors, it seems the cyberpunk police force clearly has a very different approach to vehicle design!

The front and rear crash bars reinforce the “urban pursuit” concept. It feels built for high-speed arrests in neon streets.

Lighting

This is where the set justifies itself.

The product page lists eight lighted positions. From what I can see:

• Two ice blue light panels on either side of the body
• Alternating red and blue flashing light bar on the roof
• Two bright headlights
• Full-width red rear light strip
• Rear tail illumination
• Door panel glow through the printed police graphics

When powered on, the transformation is immediate.

The roof bar flashes red and blue rapidly. The ice blue side panels glow with that futuristic military-industrial look. The rear linear red light strip makes it look like it is tearing through a neon alley.

The Minifigure

The included officer fits the near-future aesthetic perfectly.

He wears a futuristic visor that looks like it is feeding live tactical data. He feels like part of a technologically advanced patrol force rather than a standard city cop.

Not overly detailed, but very on-theme.

Replaceable Battle Damage

You get two states for the rear wheel hubs:

• Clean, brand new
• Worn and battle-damaged

The barricade side builds also come with alternate display panels. One is clean. The other shows a splash/crash damage effect.

You can stage a calm patrol scene or a full-on pursuit aftermath.

Pricing and Value

Priced at £40 ($36.99), this set sits in an interesting spot. If you compare it directly to a standard eight stud wide Speed Champions car, it does feel quite expensive. You are definitely paying a premium here.

However, you have to factor in the electronics. It includes a full LED light kit covering eight different locations on the vehicle. Buying a custom aftermarket light kit for a standard brick built car would usually cost you £20 or more just on its own. So while the lighting definitely helps to justify the higher price tag, I still think this is one to add to your wishlist and wait for a sale. Grabbing this at a discount would make it feel like much better value.

I paid £28.98 on an Amazon sale.

Final Thoughts

This was my first time building a lighted vehicle, and I have to admit, I am completely sold on the concept. The aggressive muscle car styling and the intense neon glow make this an absolute standout display piece, especially if you already have a cyberpunk city layout going.

It is not without its minor flaws. The slight wire pinching at the front and the awkward roof removal to seat the minifigure remind you that this is a display model first and a plaything second. But when you switch those lights on and see the red and blue flashing across your shelf, those small gripes instantly fade away.

If you are a fan of cyberpunk aesthetics and can catch it on a deal, this patrol car is a fantastic addition to the garage.

Where to buy

This pairs up amazingly well with the Cyberpunk Apartment. You can find a review of it here:
Lumibricks Cyberpunk Apartment Review