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LEGO Technic 8010 Darth Vader

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LEGO 8010 Darth Vader

Specifications

Set number8010
Release year2002
Piece count388
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
SubthemeStar Wars
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8010 Darth Vader, released in 2002 as part of the Technic line, has 388 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 70 different lots, across 6 colors.

Inventory of set 8010

The inventory of set 8010 lists 388 pieces, spare parts excluded: 70 different lots (one shape in one color) for 64 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8010

Main color: black, making up 80% of the parts, followed by light gray (11%) and dark gray (3.6%).

ColorPartsShare
Black30980%
Light Gray4111%
Dark Gray143.6%
Trans-Red123.1%
White102.6%
Pearl Very Light Gray10.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Axles10427%
Technic Beams9324%
Technic Connectors8722%
Technic Pins5514%
Technic Bushes246.2%
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine61.5%

Most common parts in set 8010

58 of the 64 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 8010

3 part shapes in set 8010 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Large Figure Cape (Darth Vader) 42256Black
Large Figure Helmet, Darth Vader 43363Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 8010-1 42666

Rebuilding set 8010 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8010 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8458 Silver Champion71%1,4332000
8466 4x4 Off Roader68%1,1032001
8461 Williams F1 Team Racer67%1,4842002
8448 Super Street Sensation61%1,4061999
8482 CyberMaster56%8971998

Set 8458 Silver Champion supplies 71% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8010 within its line

With 388 pieces, set 8010 ranks #221 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #31.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8010 Darth Vader have?

LEGO set 8010 Darth Vader has 388 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8010 released?

Set 8010 Darth Vader was released in 2002 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8010?

LEGO set 8010 Darth Vader does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8010?

The instructions for LEGO set 8010 Darth Vader can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8010.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8010?

Black, with 309 out of 388 pieces, or 80%. Next come light gray (11%) and dark gray (3.6%).

How many different parts does set 8010 contain?

Set 8010 has 70 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 64 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle 2 Notched in black, with 35 copies.

Does LEGO set 8010 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Large Figure Cape (Darth Vader).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8010?

Set 8458 Silver Champion, released in 2000: it supplies 71%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8010
Release year2002
ThemeTechnic
Piece count388
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30