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LEGO Technic 8299 Search Sub [with CD]

1997379 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8299 Search Sub [with CD]

Specifications

Set number8299
Release year1997
Piece count379
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Yellow12533%
Light Gray12132%
Black11931%
Dark Gray71.8%
Blue30.8%
Trans-Red10.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins5815%
Technic Connectors5314%
Technic Axles5113%
Technic Bricks4011%
Technic Beams328.4%
Technic Bushes318.2%

Most common parts in set 8299

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.

PartColor
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 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.

Set number8299
Release year1997
ThemeTechnic
Piece count379
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30