LEGO Technic 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit

Specifications
| Set number | 8280 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1995 |
| Piece count | 439 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit, released in 1995 as part of the Technic line, has 439 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 119 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 8280
The inventory of set 8280 lists 439 pieces, spare parts excluded: 119 different lots (one shape in one color) for 95 part shapes.
Colors of set 8280
Main color: light gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (30%) and red (25%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Gray | 154 | 35% | |
| Black | 132 | 30% | |
| Red | 108 | 25% | |
| White | 19 | 4.3% | |
| Blue | 7 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 6 | 1.4% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 0.9% | |
| Dark Gray | 4 | 0.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 0.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 75 | 17% | |
| Plates | 68 | 15% | |
| Technic Bricks | 58 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 40 | 9.1% | |
| Technic Connectors | 35 | 8% | |
| Technic Bushes | 33 | 7.5% |
Most common parts in set 8280
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 48 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Gray | 20 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 17 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 16 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 12 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 10 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 9 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700 | Red | 8 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] 3895 | Red | 8 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 7 |
79 of the 95 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 8280
3 part shapes in set 8280 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 |
|---|---|
| Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair [Fireman] 2698c01pr0009 | |
| Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair [Fireman] 2698c01pr0008 | |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8280-1 169735 |
Rebuilding set 8280 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8280 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8485 Control Centre / Control II | 53% | 1,067 | 1995 |
| 9609 Technology Resource Set | 52% | 1,730 | 1995 |
| 8480 Space Shuttle | 50% | 1,366 | 1996 |
| 8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower | 49% | 726 | 1996 |
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 49% | 863 | 1995 |
No similarly sized set goes above 53%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8280 within its line
With 439 pieces, set 8280 ranks #207 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #11.
Included minifigures
Technic Figure FiremanQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit have?
LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit has 439 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8280 released?
Set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit was released in 1995 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8280?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8280?
The instructions for LEGO set 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8280.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8280?
Light gray, with 154 out of 439 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (30%) and red (25%).
How many different parts does set 8280 contain?
Set 8280 has 119 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 95 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 48 copies.
Does LEGO set 8280 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair [Fireman].
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8280?
Set 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995: it supplies 53%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike1995 · 311 pieces
8412 Nighthawk / Sky Wasp1995 · 287 pieces
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8225 Road Rally V / Super Kart1995 · 97 pieces
8210 Nitro Bike GTX / GTX 5001995 · 86 pieces
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 pieces
8485 Control Centre / Control II1995 · 1,067 pieces
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