LEGO Technic 8000 Pit Droid

Specifications
| Set number | 8000 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2000 |
| Piece count | 223 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Subtheme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8000 Pit Droid, released in 2000 as part of the Technic line, has 223 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 57 different lots, across 5 colors.
Inventory of set 8000
The inventory of set 8000 lists 223 pieces, spare parts excluded: 57 different lots (one shape in one color) for 47 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8000
Main color: black, making up 35% of the parts, followed by green (24%) and light gray (23%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78 | 35% | |
| Green | 53 | 24% | |
| Light Gray | 51 | 23% | |
| Tan | 36 | 16% | |
| Dark Gray | 5 | 2.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Axles | 57 | 26% | |
| Technic Connectors | 48 | 22% | |
| Technic Beams | 40 | 18% | |
| Technic Bushes | 29 | 13% | |
| Technic Pins | 26 | 12% | |
| String, Bands and Reels | 7 | 3.1% |
Most common parts in set 8000
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 34 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 21 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Green | 14 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Gray | 12 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 10 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Green | 9 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° 32016 | Tan | 6 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Green | 5 |
| Rubber Band Small 13mm (Square Cross Section) 71509 | Black | 5 |
44 of the 47 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 8000
One part shape in set 8000 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, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Technic Disc 5 x 5 Notched, No Pin with Pit Droid Nose Print 32439apr0001 | Green |
Rebuilding set 8000 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8000 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8001 Battle Droid | 61% | 336 | 2000 |
| 8002 Destroyer Droid | 53% | 567 | 2000 |
| 8446 Crane Truck | 51% | 573 | 1999 |
| 8007 C-3PO | 50% | 339 | 2001 |
| 8011 Jango Fett | 50% | 426 | 2002 |
Set 8001 Battle Droid supplies 61% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8000 within its line
With 223 pieces, set 8000 ranks #284 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #37. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8000 Pit Droid have?
LEGO set 8000 Pit Droid has 223 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8000 released?
Set 8000 Pit Droid was released in 2000 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8000?
LEGO set 8000 Pit Droid does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8000?
The instructions for LEGO set 8000 Pit Droid can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8000.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8000?
Black, with 78 out of 223 pieces, or 35%. Next come green (24%) and light gray (23%).
How many different parts does set 8000 contain?
Set 8000 has 57 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 47 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle 2 Notched in black, with 34 copies.
Does LEGO set 8000 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Technic Disc 5 x 5 Notched, No Pin with Pit Droid Nose Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8000?
Set 8001 Battle Droid, released in 2000: it supplies 61%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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5222 Chassis Pack2000 · 137 pieces
8520 Millennium/Millennia2000 · 137 pieces
8516 The Boss2000 · 122 pieces
3D8001 Battle Droid2000 · 336 pieces








