LEGO Technic 8425 Black Hawk / Sky Stormer

Specifications
| Set number | 8425 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 |
| Piece count | 469 |
| Launch retail price | $49.50 (Brickset) |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 252 | 54% | |
| Light Gray | 150 | 32% | |
| Yellow | 48 | 10% | |
| Dark Gray | 15 | 3.2% | |
| Trans-Red | 1 | 0.2% | |
| Trans-Green | 1 | 0.2% | |
| Red | 1 | 0.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 62 | 13% | |
| Technic Pins | 60 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 58 | 12% | |
| Technic Bricks | 54 | 12% | |
| Technic Beams | 49 | 10% | |
| Technic Bushes | 40 | 8.5% |
Most common parts in set 8425
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 36 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Black | 20 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Gray | 20 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 13 |
| Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel 6589 | Light Gray | 13 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Yellow | 12 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 11 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes] 3703 | Black | 10 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| 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 | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8480 Space Shuttle | 69% | 1,366 | 1996 |
| 8479 Barcode Multi-Set | 68% | 1,274 | 1997 |
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 63% | 863 | 1995 |
| 8485 Control Centre / Control II | 62% | 1,067 | 1995 |
| 8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower | 58% | 726 | 1996 |
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics)1996 · 406 pieces
8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger1996 · 334 pieces
8408 Desert Ranger1996 · 289 pieces
8244 Convertables1996 · 276 pieces
8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower1996 · 726 pieces
8230 Coastal Cop Buggy / Miami Police Patrol1996 · 176 pieces
8223 Hydrofoil 7 / Powerboat Columbia1996 · 126 pieces
8207 Dune Duster / Hawaiian Beach Racer1996 · 82 pieces
Sets from the same year
8480 Space Shuttle1996 · 1,366 pieces
6079 Dark Forest Fortress1996 · 469 pieces
6494 Mystic Mountain Time Lab1996 · 512 pieces- 4199 FreeStyle Bucket1996 · 412 pieces
638 Lots of Extra Basic Bricks, 3+1996 · 404 pieces
6335 Indy Transport1996 · 403 pieces
3D6598 Metro PD Station1996 · 568 pieces
3D6765 Gold City Junction1996 · 352 pieces
