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LEGO Technic 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM

1998472 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM

Specifications

Set number8428
Release year1998
Piece count472
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM, released in 1998 as part of the Technic line, has 472 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 104 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 8428

The inventory of set 8428 lists 472 pieces, spare parts excluded: 104 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 8428

Main color: black, making up 57% of the parts, followed by light gray (28%) and dark gray (6.1%).

ColorPartsShare
Black26857%
Light Gray13128%
Dark Gray296.1%
Dark Turquoise234.9%
Trans-Clear61.3%
Yellow61.3%
Blue40.8%
Metallic Silver40.8%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins7616%
Technic Connectors7315%
Technic Axles6714%
Technic Bushes428.9%
Plates398.3%
Technic Beams398.3%

Most common parts in set 8428

84 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 8428

One part shape in set 8428 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, Turbo Command Package (2 CDs) for 8428 8428cd

Rebuilding set 8428 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8428 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8432 Red Hot Machine100%4711998
8448 Super Street Sensation74%1,4061999
8458 Silver Champion71%1,4332000
8461 Williams F1 Team Racer68%1,4842002
8482 CyberMaster62%8971998

Set 8432 Red Hot Machine supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8428 within its line

With 472 pieces, set 8428 ranks #196 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #24.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM have?

LEGO set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM has 472 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8428 released?

Set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM was released in 1998 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8428?

LEGO set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8428?

The instructions for LEGO set 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8428.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8428?

Black, with 268 out of 472 pieces, or 57%. Next come light gray (28%) and dark gray (6.1%).

How many different parts does set 8428 contain?

Set 8428 has 104 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 46 copies.

Does LEGO set 8428 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: CD-Rom, Turbo Command Package (2 CDs) for 8428.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8428?

Set 8432 Red Hot Machine, released in 1998: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8428
Release year1998
ThemeTechnic
Piece count472
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30