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LEGO Technic 8296 Dune Buggy

2008199 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8296 Dune Buggy

Specifications

Set number8296
Release year2008
Piece count199
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Black8241%
Light Bluish Gray6332%
Blue2513%
Dark Bluish Gray2111%
Tan42%
Yellow21%
Trans-Clear21%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins4724%
Technic Beams3116%
Technic Axles2915%
Technic Connectors2412%
Technic Bushes2312%
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine157.5%

Most common parts in set 8296

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:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8049 Tractor with Log Loader62%5252010
8052 Container Truck58%6862010
8048 Buggy56%3142010
8294 Excavator56%7202008
9393 Tractor55%3532012

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.

Set number8296
Release year2008
ThemeTechnic
Piece count199
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30