LEGO City 7990 Cement Mixer

Specifications
| Set number | 7990 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 |
| Piece count | 213 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Construction |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 7990 Cement Mixer depicts a construction cement mixer truck in the City theme, under Construction. Released in 2007, it contains 213 pieces and adds a work site vehicle to a LEGO urban layout.
The model represents a construction vehicle used in work site settings, a natural subject for LEGO City. Within the Construction branch, it fits alongside other service vehicles and machinery used to portray roadworks, building activity and general urban development.
The set contains 213 pieces and 1 minifigure, identified as “Construction Worker, White and Blue Overalls, Red Hard Hat, Cheek Lines”. The build focuses on the recognizable form of a cement mixer truck, with a cab and a rear section associated with the mixing drum. Its detailing stays within the construction theme.
It suits play, display and collection, especially in City layouts that include active building areas. Among Construction sets, it serves as a support vehicle rather than a heavy digging machine, helping to complete a work crew beside machinery, workers and unfinished structures.
Inventory of set 7990
The inventory of set 7990 lists 213 pieces, spare parts excluded: 86 different lots (one shape in one color) for 77 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7990
Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (23%) and blue (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55 | 26% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 49 | 23% | |
| Blue | 38 | 18% | |
| White | 26 | 12% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 22 | 10% | |
| Yellow | 9 | 4.2% | |
| Red | 4 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Orange | 4 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 0.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.9% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 31 | 15% | |
| Plates Special | 20 | 9.4% | |
| Tiles Special | 16 | 7.5% | |
| Tiles | 16 | 7.5% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 16 | 7.5% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 16 | 7.5% |
Most common parts in set 7990
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 9 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder 4488 | Black | 8 |
| Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015 | Black | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Blue | 6 |
| Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate 50745 | Black | 6 |
| Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
73 of the 77 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
Exclusive parts in set 7990
One part shape in set 7990 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 7990-1 59826 |
Rebuilding set 7990 from another set
Share of the parts of set 7990 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7994 City Harbor | 34% | 661 | 2007 |
| 4999 Vestas Windmill | 29% | 822 | 2008 |
| 8214 Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia | 27% | 801 | 2010 |
| 60018 Cement Mixer | 27% | 221 | 2013 |
| 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine | 25% | 834 | 2018 |
No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 7990 within its line
With 213 pieces, set 7990 ranks #354 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #93.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Included minifigures
Construction Worker, White and Blue Overalls, Red Hard Hat, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7990 Cement Mixer have?
LEGO set 7990 Cement Mixer has 213 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 7990 released?
Set 7990 Cement Mixer was released in 2007 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7990?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7990 Cement Mixer: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7990?
The instructions for LEGO set 7990 Cement Mixer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7990.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7990?
Black, with 55 out of 213 pieces, or 26%. Next come light bluish gray (23%) and blue (18%).
How many different parts does set 7990 contain?
Set 7990 has 86 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 77 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in dark bluish gray, with 12 copies.
Does LEGO set 7990 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 7990-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7990?
Set 7994 City Harbor, released in 2007: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What kind of vehicle does set 7990 build?
It builds a cement mixer truck for construction scenes in the LEGO City theme.
Which minifigure is included with the truck?
The set includes “Construction Worker, White and Blue Overalls, Red Hard Hat, Cheek Lines”, a construction worker with a red hard hat.
See also
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