LEGO Creator 20008 Tow Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 20008 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 79 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Creator |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 20008 Tow Truck, released in 2009 as part of the Creator line, has 79 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 42 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 20008
The inventory of set 20008 lists 79 pieces, spare parts excluded: 42 different lots (one shape in one color) for 33 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 20008
Main color: red, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (27%) and black (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 24 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 21 | 27% | |
| Black | 15 | 19% | |
| White | 8 | 10% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 3 | 3.8% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Brown | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 2.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 25 | 32% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 12 | 15% | |
| Plates Special | 11 | 14% | |
| Tiles | 8 | 10% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 6 | 7.6% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 4 | 5.1% |
Most common parts in set 20008
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel 8 x 6 4624 | White | 6 |
| Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small with Band around Center 87414 | Black | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Red | 3 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders 4600 | Black | 3 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Red | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | White | 2 |
33 of the 33 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 20008 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 20008 from another set
Share of the parts of set 20008 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31005 Construction Hauler | 39% | 256 | 2013 |
| 20011 Garbage Truck | 33% | 74 | 2009 |
| 75879 Scuderia Ferrari SF16-H | 28% | 184 | 2017 |
| 40911 Mini Pokémon Center | 28% | 233 | 2026 |
| 2855113 Star Wars: Brickmaster | 28% | 251 | 2011 |
No similarly sized set goes above 39%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 20008 within its line
With 79 pieces, set 20008 ranks #384 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #175. That is less than half the average Creator set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 20008 Tow Truck have?
LEGO set 20008 Tow Truck has 79 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Creator theme.
What year was LEGO set 20008 released?
Set 20008 Tow Truck was released in 2009 and belongs to the Creator theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 20008?
LEGO set 20008 Tow Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 20008?
The instructions for LEGO set 20008 Tow Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 20008.
What is the main color of LEGO set 20008?
Red, with 24 out of 79 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (27%) and black (19%).
How many different parts does set 20008 contain?
Set 20008 has 42 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 33 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 8 x 6 in white, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 20008 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 20008?
Set 31005 Construction Hauler, released in 2013: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
3D20011 Garbage Truck2009 · 74 pieces
6742 Mini Off-Roader2009 · 64 pieces
6741 Mini Jet2009 · 63 pieces
7805 Shark2009 · 44 pieces
3D7803 Jeep2009 · 38 pieces
7806 Truck2009 · 36 pieces
7807 Airliner2009 · 34 pieces
3D7808 Yellow Airplane2009 · 34 pieces








