LEGO Technic 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set)

Specifications
| Set number | 1290 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2000 |
| Piece count | 35 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Subtheme | RoboRiders |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set), released in 2000 as part of the Technic line, has 35 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 16 different lots, across 5 colors.
Inventory of set 1290
The inventory of set 1290 lists 35 pieces, spare parts excluded: 16 different lots (one shape in one color) for 15 part shapes.
Colors of set 1290
Main color: black, making up 51% of the parts, followed by light gray (29%) and red (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 18 | 51% | |
| Light Gray | 10 | 29% | |
| Red | 4 | 11% | |
| Dark Gray | 2 | 5.7% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 1 | 2.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 9 | 26% | |
| Technic Bushes | 6 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 6 | 17% | |
| Technic Beams | 4 | 11% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 4 | 11% | |
| Technic Axles | 3 | 8.6% |
Most common parts in set 1290
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 4 |
| Wheel Balloon with Axle hole 4288 | Black | 4 |
| Rubber Band 15mm [Square Cross Section] 23229 | Black | 2 |
| Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905 | Red | 2 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Gray | 2 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick 32316 | Black | 2 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 2 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 2 |
| Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) 6553 | Black | 2 |
13 of the 15 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 1290 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 1290 from another set
Share of the parts of set 1290 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8003 Volcano Climber | 100% | 35 | 2000 |
| 9731 Vision Command [RCX Digital Colour Camera] | 49% | 140 | 2000 |
| 8226 Mud Masher / Desert Stormer | 46% | 121 | 1998 |
| 8520 Millennium/Millennia | 46% | 137 | 2000 |
| 5222 Chassis Pack | 46% | 137 | 2000 |
Set 8003 Volcano Climber supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 1290 within its line
With 35 pieces, set 1290 ranks #429 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #172. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set) have?
LEGO set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set) has 35 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 1290 released?
Set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set) was released in 2000 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 1290?
LEGO set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set) does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 1290?
The instructions for LEGO set 1290 Red RoboRider (Volcano Climber) (Kabaya Promotional Set) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1290.
What is the main color of LEGO set 1290?
Black, with 18 out of 35 pieces, or 51%. Next come light gray (29%) and red (11%).
How many different parts does set 1290 contain?
Set 1290 has 16 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 15 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced in light gray, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 1290 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1290?
Set 8003 Volcano Climber, released in 2000: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8003 Volcano Climber2000 · 35 pieces
8522 Spark2000 · 35 pieces
1292 White RoboRider (Ice Explorer) (Kabaya Promotional Set)2000 · 34 pieces
8005 Ice Explorer2000 · 34 pieces
8512 Onyx2000 · 36 pieces
8510 Lava2000 · 33 pieces
1291 Power Bike2000 · 32 pieces
8004 Dirt Bike2000 · 32 pieces








