LEGO Technic 8299 Search Sub [with CD]
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Specifications
| Set number | 8299 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1997 |
| Piece count | 379 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8299 Search Sub [with CD], released in 1997 as part of the Technic line, has 379 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 102 different lots, across 6 colors.
Inventory of set 8299
The inventory of set 8299 lists 379 pieces, spare parts excluded: 102 different lots (one shape in one color) for 90 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8299
Main color: yellow, making up 33% of the parts, followed by light gray (32%) and black (31%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 125 | 33% | |
| Light Gray | 121 | 32% | |
| Black | 119 | 31% | |
| Dark Gray | 7 | 1.8% | |
| Blue | 3 | 0.8% | |
| Trans-Red | 1 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 58 | 15% | |
| Technic Connectors | 53 | 14% | |
| Technic Axles | 51 | 13% | |
| Technic Bricks | 40 | 11% | |
| Technic Beams | 32 | 8.4% | |
| Technic Bushes | 31 | 8.2% |
Most common parts in set 8299
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 29 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 28 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 16 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700 | Yellow | 15 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 13 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Yellow | 12 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Gray | 11 |
| Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) 6553 | Light Gray | 11 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes] 3703 | Yellow | 10 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 10 |
72 of the 90 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 8299
One part shape in set 8299 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| CD-Rom, for Set 8299-1 8760 |
Rebuilding set 8299 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8299 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8250 Search Sub [No CD] | 100% | 378 | 1997 |
| 8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader | 55% | 595 | 1997 |
| 8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower | 55% | 726 | 1996 |
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 55% | 863 | 1995 |
| 8431 Crane Truck | 52% | 836 | 2002 |
Set 8250 Search Sub [No CD] supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8299 within its line
With 379 pieces, set 8299 ranks #222 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #21.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8299 Search Sub [with CD] have?
LEGO set 8299 Search Sub [with CD] has 379 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8299 released?
Set 8299 Search Sub [with CD] was released in 1997 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8299?
LEGO set 8299 Search Sub [with CD] does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8299?
The instructions for LEGO set 8299 Search Sub [with CD] can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8299.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8299?
Yellow, with 125 out of 379 pieces, or 33%. Next come light gray (32%) and black (31%).
How many different parts does set 8299 contain?
Set 8299 has 102 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 90 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 29 copies.
Does LEGO set 8299 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: CD-Rom, for Set 8299-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8299?
Set 8250 Search Sub [No CD], released in 1997: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8250 Search Sub [No CD]1997 · 378 pieces
8437 Future Car1997 · 418 pieces
8232 Chopper Force1997 · 278 pieces
8414 Mountain Rambler1997 · 244 pieces
8277 Giant Model Set1997 · 554 pieces
8229 Tread Trekker1997 · 179 pieces
8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader1997 · 595 pieces
8222 V-TOL1997 · 141 pieces








