LEGO Technic 8457 Power Puller

Specifications
| Set number | 8457 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2000 |
| Piece count | 980 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8457 Power Puller, released in 2000 as part of the Technic line, has 980 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 156 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 8457
The inventory of set 8457 lists 980 pieces, spare parts excluded: 156 different lots (one shape in one color) for 125 part shapes.
Colors of set 8457
Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by light gray (30%) and yellow (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 377 | 38% | |
| Light Gray | 298 | 30% | |
| Yellow | 187 | 19% | |
| Dark Gray | 33 | 3.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 30 | 3.1% | |
| Red | 24 | 2.4% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 16 | 1.6% | |
| White | 7 | 0.7% | |
| Metallic Silver | 4 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 233 | 24% | |
| Technic Special | 92 | 9.4% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 83 | 8.5% | |
| Technic Axles | 79 | 8.1% | |
| Technic Bricks | 77 | 7.9% | |
| Plates | 74 | 7.6% |
Most common parts in set 8457
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 97 |
| Technic Link 3711a | Black | 81 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 47 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 30 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 25 |
| Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots 2850a | Trans-Clear | 20 |
| Technic Engine Piston Round 2851 | Yellow | 20 |
| Technic Engine Connecting Rod 2852 | Light Gray | 20 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 20 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 20 |
101 of the 125 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 8457
7 part shapes in set 8457 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 10 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tyre Technic Power Puller with 'TECHNIC POWER' White Print 32298pr0001 | Black |
| Video Tape, 8457 Power Puller UK PAL Version 8457tapepal | |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8457-1 22979 | |
| Technic Figure Helmet with Four Red Lines Print [8457] 2715pr0003 | Yellow |
| Video Tape - 8457 Power Puller US NTSC Version 8457tapentsc | |
| Technic Flex Cable 33L flex08c33 | Light Gray |
| Technic Figure Yellow Legs, Yellow Top [Power Puller Driver] 2698c01pr0014 |
Rebuilding set 8457 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8457 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8448 Super Street Sensation | 46% | 1,406 | 1999 |
| 8458 Silver Champion | 46% | 1,433 | 2000 |
| 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer | 45% | 1,484 | 2002 |
| 9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set | 39% | 1,712 | 1998 |
| 8479 Barcode Multi-Set | 38% | 1,274 | 1997 |
No similarly sized set goes above 46%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8457 within its line
With 980 pieces, set 8457 ranks #100 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #6.
Included minifigures
Technic Figure Yellow Legs, Yellow Top [Power Puller Driver] - Yellow HelmetQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8457 Power Puller have?
LEGO set 8457 Power Puller has 980 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8457 released?
Set 8457 Power Puller was released in 2000 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8457?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8457 Power Puller: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8457?
The instructions for LEGO set 8457 Power Puller can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8457.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8457?
Black, with 377 out of 980 pieces, or 38%. Next come light gray (30%) and yellow (19%).
How many different parts does set 8457 contain?
Set 8457 has 156 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 125 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 97 copies.
Does LEGO set 8457 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tyre Technic Power Puller with 'TECHNIC POWER' White Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8457?
Set 8448 Super Street Sensation, released in 1999: it supplies 46%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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