The LEGO DUPLO Ferrari sets, released in 2004, introduce young children to the exciting world of racing with Ferrari-themed elements. Key sets include "Ferrari F1 Race Car" (4693), which features a buildable Ferrari Formula 1 car and a DUPLO figure of a race car driver, and "Ferrari F1 Racing Team" (4694), which includes a Ferrari F1 car, pit stop accessories, and multiple figures to create a racing team scenario. These sets are designed to engage preschool-aged children in imaginative play while fostering an interest in cars and racing.
2004 LEGO Sets
2004 was a shakeup year at LEGO, coming off of 2003 with record losses. Some significant events include the release of the QUATRO System for very young children, and most notably the replacement of many long-standing LEGO colors including gray, dark gray, brown and violet and the introduction of some new colors like light nougat which ultimately became the skin tone for many minifigures. In 2004, The LEGO Group created a partnership with Ferrari and a number of LEGO Ferrari sets were released that year based on Ferrari’s Formula 1 racing cars. New themes released in 2004 included Maersk, Knight's Kingdom II and Ferrari under the Racers theme. LEGO discontinued the Adventurers Orient Expedition, the original Spider-Man theme, LEGO World City and Gravity Games.