LEGO Star Wars 8098 Clone Turbo Tank

Specifications
| Set number | 8098 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Piece count | 1,145 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 8098 “Clone Turbo Tank” was released in 2010 with 1145 pieces. It represents an armored Republic vehicle from the Star Wars universe and belongs to the Star Wars root theme.
Set 8098 “Clone Turbo Tank” depicts a ground vehicle of the Galactic Republic, associated with clone forces and the Clone Wars setting. Within LEGO Star Wars, it fits among the larger land based vehicles, supporting scenes that combine Republic troops, Jedi characters and opposing figures from the same story era.
The build uses 1145 pieces and focuses on a bulky vehicle body, visible wheels and a military transport profile.
It suits display focused on Republic vehicles, play scenes involving ground battles, and collections organized around LEGO Star Wars. Among sets from the same theme, it is best placed as a sizeable Republic land vehicle with Jedi, clone troopers and Cad Bane represented in the same release.
Inventory of set 8098
The inventory of set 8098 lists 1,145 pieces, spare parts excluded: 197 different lots (one shape in one color) for 180 part shapes. The box also contains 45 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8098
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 37% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 429 | 37% | |
| Black | 229 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 199 | 17% | |
| Tan | 91 | 7.9% | |
| Blue | 39 | 3.4% | |
| Yellow | 34 | 3% | |
| Red | 24 | 2.1% | |
| Dark Red | 20 | 1.7% | |
| Trans-Brown | 16 | 1.4% | |
| Green | 16 | 1.4% | |
| Other colors (12) | 47 | 4.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 177 | 15% | |
| Plates | 147 | 13% | |
| Plates Special | 131 | 11% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 120 | 10% | |
| Tiles | 99 | 8.6% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 57 | 5% |
Most common parts in set 8098
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 78 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Black | 38 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Tan | 37 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 36 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Tan | 29 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Light Bluish Gray | 24 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019 | Dark Bluish Gray | 23 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Black | 21 |
| Wheel 61.6 x 13.6 Motorcycle 2903 | Dark Bluish Gray | 20 |
156 of the 180 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 8098
3 part shapes in set 8098 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Torso, Odd Arms, Crop Top, Dark Brown Print (Aayla Secura), Left Dark Brown Arm, Right Medium Blue Arm, Dark Bluish Gray Hands 973e090pr1637 | Medium Blue |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8098-1 90352 | |
| Minifig Head Aayla Secura, Large Brown Eyes and Purple Lips Print 3626bpr0667 | Medium Blue |
Rebuilding set 8098 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8098 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier | 33% | 2,996 | 2015 |
| 75159 Death Star | 29% | 4,024 | 2016 |
| 8129 AT-AT Walker | 27% | 815 | 2010 |
| 70922 The Joker Manor | 26% | 3,445 | 2017 |
| 7965 Millennium Falcon | 25% | 1,254 | 2011 |
No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8098 within its line
With 1,145 pieces, set 8098 ranks #73 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #16. That is 2.3 times the average Star Wars set size.
Included minifigures
Ahsoka Tano, Padawan, Light Bluish Gray LegsQuantity : 1
Anakin Skywalker, Pilot Uniform (Clone Wars) (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Aayla Secura, Medium BlueQuantity : 1
Cad Bane, Dark Bluish Gray LegsQuantity : 1
Clone Trooper, Phase I Armor, Brown Eyes, Black RangefinderQuantity : 1
Clone Commander, Black PauldronQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank have?
LEGO set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank has 1,145 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 8098 released?
Set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank was released in 2010 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8098?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8098?
The instructions for LEGO set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8098.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8098?
Light bluish gray, with 429 out of 1,145 pieces, or 37%. Next come black (20%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
How many different parts does set 8098 contain?
Set 8098 has 197 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 180 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 78 copies.
Does LEGO set 8098 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso, Odd Arms, Crop Top, Dark Brown Print (Aayla Secura), Left Dark Brown Arm, Right Medium Blue Arm, Dark Bluish Gray Hands.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8098?
Set 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier, released in 2015: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which Jedi characters are included in set 8098 “Clone Turbo Tank”?
The set includes Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker in Clone Wars pilot uniform, and Aayla Secura.
Does this set include clone trooper characters?
Yes. It includes Clone Trooper, Phase I Armor, Brown Eyes, Black Rangefinder, and Clone Commander, Black Pauldron.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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10215 Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter2010 · 676 pieces
8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle2010 · 592 pieces
8097 Slave I2010 · 563 pieces
8095 General Grievous' Starfighter2010 · 454 pieces
3D8099 Midi-Scale Imperial Star Destroyer2010 · 423 pieces
8088 ARC-170 Starfighter2010 · 396 pieces
8128 Cad Bane's Speeder2010 · 318 pieces
Sets from the same year
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8089 Hoth Wampa Cave2010 · 297 pieces
8086 Droid Tri-Fighter2010 · 268 pieces
8085 Freeco Speeder2010 · 177 pieces
8091 Republic Swamp Speeder2010 · 176 pieces
8093 Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter2010 · 175 pieces
8092 Luke's Landspeeder2010 · 163 pieces
20018 AT-AT Walker2010 · 83 pieces
