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LEGO Technic 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer

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LEGO 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer

Specifications

Set number8425
Release year1996
Piece count469
Launch retail price$49.50 (Brickset)
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

Where to buy set 8425

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LEGO set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer, released in 1996 as part of the Technic line, has 469 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 98 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 8425

The inventory of set 8425 lists 469 pieces, spare parts excluded: 98 different lots (one shape in one color) for 85 part shapes.

Colors of set 8425

Main color: black, making up 54% of the parts, followed by light gray (32%) and yellow (10%).

ColorPartsShare
Black25254%
Light Gray15032%
Yellow4810%
Dark Gray153.2%
Trans-Red10.2%
Trans-Green10.2%
Red10.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates6213%
Technic Pins6013%
Technic Axles5812%
Technic Bricks5412%
Technic Beams4910%
Technic Bushes408.5%

Most common parts in set 8425

80 of the 85 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8425

One part shape in set 8425 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
Sticker Sheet for Set 8425-1 stickerupn0046

Rebuilding set 8425 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8425 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 8480 Space Shuttle supplies 69% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8425 within its line

With 469 pieces, set 8425 ranks #198 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #19.

Frequently asked questions

How much was LEGO 8425 at launch?

The launch retail price of 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer was $49.50 (source: Brickset).

How many pieces does LEGO set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer have?

LEGO set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer has 469 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8425 released?

Set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer was released in 1996 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8425?

LEGO set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8425?

The instructions for LEGO set 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8425.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8425?

Black, with 252 out of 469 pieces, or 54%. Next come light gray (32%) and yellow (10%).

How many different parts does set 8425 contain?

Set 8425 has 98 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 85 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] in light gray, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 8425 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8425-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8425?

Set 8480 Space Shuttle, released in 1996: it supplies 69%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8425
Release year1996
ThemeTechnic
Piece count469
Minifigures0
SetobrickData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30