LEGO Technic 8296 Dune Buggy

Specifications
| Set number | 8296 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 |
| Piece count | 199 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8296 Dune Buggy, released in 2008 as part of the Technic line, has 199 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 62 different lots, across 7 colors.
Inventory of set 8296
The inventory of set 8296 lists 199 pieces, spare parts excluded: 62 different lots (one shape in one color) for 60 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8296
Main color: black, making up 41% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (32%) and blue (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82 | 41% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 63 | 32% | |
| Blue | 25 | 13% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 21 | 11% | |
| Tan | 4 | 2% | |
| Yellow | 2 | 1% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 47 | 24% | |
| Technic Beams | 31 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 29 | 15% | |
| Technic Connectors | 24 | 12% | |
| Technic Bushes | 23 | 12% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 15 | 7.5% |
Most common parts in set 8296
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 24 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 19 |
| Technic Axle 3 with Stud 6587 | Dark Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel 32270 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 5 |
59 of the 60 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 8296 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8296 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8296 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 62% | 525 | 2010 |
| 8052 Container Truck | 58% | 686 | 2010 |
| 8048 Buggy | 56% | 314 | 2010 |
| 8294 Excavator | 56% | 720 | 2008 |
| 9393 Tractor | 55% | 353 | 2012 |
Set 8049 Tractor with Log Loader supplies 62% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8296 within its line
With 199 pieces, set 8296 ranks #300 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 224 sets released in 2008, it ranks #108. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8296 Dune Buggy have?
LEGO set 8296 Dune Buggy has 199 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8296 released?
Set 8296 Dune Buggy was released in 2008 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8296?
LEGO set 8296 Dune Buggy does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8296?
The instructions for LEGO set 8296 Dune Buggy can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8296.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8296?
Black, with 82 out of 199 pieces, or 41%. Next come light bluish gray (32%) and blue (13%).
How many different parts does set 8296 contain?
Set 8296 has 62 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 60 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 24 copies.
Does LEGO set 8296 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 8296?
Set 8049 Tractor with Log Loader, released in 2010: it supplies 62%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8291 Dirt Bike2008 · 248 pieces
8290 Mini Forklift2008 · 88 pieces
8294 Excavator2008 · 720 pieces
8292 Cherry Picker2008 · 725 pieces
8297 Off-Roader2008 · 1,097 pieces
8295 Telescopic Handler2008 · 1,182 pieces
3D8261 Rally Truck2009 · 198 pieces
8271 Wheel Loader2007 · 200 pieces
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