LEGO Technic 3038 Spider Slayer

Specifications
| Set number | 3038 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1998 |
| Piece count | 368 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Subtheme | Competition |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 3038 Spider Slayer, released in 1998 as part of the Technic line, has 368 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 80 different lots, across 10 colors.
Inventory of set 3038
The inventory of set 3038 lists 368 pieces, spare parts excluded: 80 different lots (one shape in one color) for 73 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 3038
Main color: black, making up 58% of the parts, followed by light gray (17%) and dark gray (9.8%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 214 | 58% | |
| Light Gray | 62 | 17% | |
| Dark Gray | 36 | 9.8% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 35 | 9.5% | |
| Yellow | 5 | 1.4% | |
| Purple | 5 | 1.4% | |
| Blue | 4 | 1.1% | |
| Trans-Neon Green | 2 | 0.5% | |
| White | 1 | 0.3% | |
| Red | 1 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 88 | 24% | |
| Technic Beams | 71 | 19% | |
| Technic Axles | 50 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 40 | 11% | |
| Technic Bushes | 29 | 7.9% | |
| Technic Bricks | 18 | 4.9% |
Most common parts in set 3038
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Gray | 32 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 26 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thin 32065 | Dark Turquoise | 24 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 23 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick 6629 | Black | 17 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 13 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 13 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thin 32065 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Black | 10 |
63 of the 73 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 3038 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 3038 from another set
Share of the parts of set 3038 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8266 Spyder Slayer | 98% | 368 | 1998 |
| 8482 CyberMaster | 65% | 897 | 1998 |
| 8483 CyberMaster | 65% | 897 | 1998 |
| 8448 Super Street Sensation | 62% | 1,406 | 1999 |
| 8257 Cyber Strikers | 59% | 369 | 1998 |
Set 8266 Spyder Slayer supplies 98% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 3038 within its line
With 368 pieces, set 3038 ranks #229 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #40.
Included minifigures
Dark Turquoise Cyber Strikers DriverQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 3038 Spider Slayer have?
LEGO set 3038 Spider Slayer has 368 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 3038 released?
Set 3038 Spider Slayer was released in 1998 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 3038?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 3038 Spider Slayer: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 3038?
The instructions for LEGO set 3038 Spider Slayer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 3038.
What is the main color of LEGO set 3038?
Black, with 214 out of 368 pieces, or 58%. Next come light gray (17%) and dark gray (9.8%).
How many different parts does set 3038 contain?
Set 3038 has 80 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 73 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin 3/4 in dark gray, with 32 copies.
Does LEGO set 3038 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 3038?
Set 8266 Spyder Slayer, released in 1998: it supplies 98%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8266 Spyder Slayer1998 · 368 pieces
3D8257 Cyber Strikers1998 · 369 pieces
8417 Mag Wheel Master1998 · 315 pieces
8432 Red Hot Machine1998 · 471 pieces
8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM1998 · 472 pieces
8248 Forklift1998 · 227 pieces
3D8245 Robot's Revenge1998 · 223 pieces
8239 Cyber Challenge1998 · 122 pieces
Sets from the same year
8226 Mud Masher / Desert Stormer1998 · 121 pieces
8233 Blue Thunder versus The Stinger1998 · 119 pieces
8219 Go-Cart1998 · 101 pieces
8213 Spy Runner1998 · 93 pieces
2854 Bungee Chopper1998 · 72 pieces
3D8202 Blast Off Chopper with Bungee Cord Power!1998 · 72 pieces
3D8218 Trike Tourer1998 · 70 pieces
3D8217 The Wasp1998 · 64 pieces
