LEGO Cars 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater

Specifications
| Set number | 8201 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 52 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Cars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater, released in 2011 as part of the Cars line, has 52 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 34 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 8201
The inventory of set 8201 lists 52 pieces, spare parts excluded: 34 different lots (one shape in one color) for 33 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8201
Main color: reddish brown, making up 44% of the parts, followed by black (25%) and dark bluish gray (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 23 | 44% | |
| Black | 13 | 25% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 7 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Blue | 2 | 3.8% | |
| Medium Blue | 1 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 1 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 1.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 14 | 27% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 15% | |
| Plates Special | 6 | 12% | |
| Tiles | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Technic Pins | 2 | 3.8% | |
| Bricks | 2 | 3.8% |
Most common parts in set 8201
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] 10201 | Black | 2 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540 | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 2 |
| Brick 2 x 4 with 'TOW MATER' on Sand Green Background Print 3001pr0002 | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 30027b | Reddish Brown | 2 |
| Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028 | Black | 2 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Blue | 2 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Reddish Brown | 2 |
27 of the 33 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 8201 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8201 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8201 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8424 Mater's Spy Zone | 83% | 114 | 2011 |
| 9483 Agent Mater's Escape | 81% | 144 | 2012 |
| 9479 Ivan Mater | 27% | 52 | 2012 |
Set 8424 Mater's Spy Zone supplies 83% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8201 within its line
With 52 pieces, set 8201 ranks #21 out of 24 Cars sets in our database, which have an average of 220 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #214. That is less than half the average Cars set size.
Included minifigures
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater have?
LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater has 52 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Cars theme.
What year was LEGO set 8201 released?
Set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater was released in 2011 and belongs to the Cars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8201?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8201?
The instructions for LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8201.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8201?
Reddish brown, with 23 out of 52 pieces, or 44%. Next come black (25%) and dark bluish gray (13%).
How many different parts does set 8201 contain?
Set 8201 has 34 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 33 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 3 copies.
Does LEGO set 8201 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 8201?
Set 8424 Mater's Spy Zone, released in 2011: it supplies 83%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
30121 Grem2011 · 52 pieces
8200 Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen2011 · 35 pieces
30120 Guido2011 · 34 pieces
8424 Mater's Spy Zone2011 · 114 pieces
8423 World Grand Prix Racing Rivalry2011 · 136 pieces
8206 Tokyo Pit Stop2011 · 147 pieces
8426 Escape at Sea2011 · 159 pieces
8678 Ultimate Build Francesco2011 · 196 pieces
Sets from the same year
8484 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen2011 · 242 pieces
8487 Flo's V8 Café2011 · 254 pieces
8677 Ultimate Build Mater2011 · 288 pieces
8638 Spy Jet Escape2011 · 339 pieces
8486 Mack's Team Truck2011 · 379 pieces
8639 Big Bentley Bust Out2011 · 744 pieces
8679 Tokyo International Circuit2011 · 849 pieces
2232 Raw-Jaw2011 · 52 pieces

