LEGO Set 8638 Spy Jet Escape: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	8638
Release year	2011
Piece count	339
Minifigures	6
Theme	Cars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8638 Spy Jet Escape, released in 2011 as part of the Cars line, has 339 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 162 different lots, across 18 colors.

Inventory of set 8638

The inventory of set 8638 lists 339 pieces, spare parts excluded: 162 different lots (one shape in one color) for 119 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8638

Main color: black, making up 28% of the parts, followed by white (17%) and light bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	96	28%
White	59	17%
Light Bluish Gray	37	11%
Red	29	8.6%
Dark Bluish Gray	24	7.1%
Reddish Brown	23	6.8%
Lime	17	5%
Trans-Red	10	2.9%
Magenta	9	2.7%
Blue	9	2.7%
Other colors (8)	25	7.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	90	27%
Wheels and Tyres	52	15%
Tiles	34	10%
Plates Special	22	6.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	17	5%
Bricks	15	4.4%

Most common parts in set 8638

Part	Color	Quantity
Tyre 14 x 6 Solid Smooth 50951	Black	14
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028	Black	10
Wheel 11 x 6 with 8 Spokes 93593	Light Bluish Gray	10
Plate 2 x 4 3020	White	9
Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 30027b	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	7
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Clear	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	6
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 60581	White	6
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide 6157	Black	5

97 of the 119 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 8638

6 part shapes in set 8638 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.

Part	Color
Tile 1 x 4 with Asian/Japanese Writing 'Airport Security' and Shield Print Model Right 2431pr0048	White
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with Black Roof Print 87613pr0002	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 8638-1 96263
Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with Blue Eyes and Gold Goggles Print 87612pr0001	Black
Vehicle Body, Wheel Arch / Mudguard 3 x 4 with Headlights, Moustache Grille and Mouth Print 93597pr0005	White
Tile 1 x 4 with Asian/Japanese Writing 'Airport Security' and Shield Print Model Left 2431pr0049	White

Rebuilding set 8638 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8638 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8679 Tokyo International Circuit	40%	849	2011
8639 Big Bentley Bust Out	37%	744	2011
8154 Brick Street Customs	27%	1,021	2008
8487 Flo's V8 Café	26%	254	2011

No similarly sized set goes above 40%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8638 within its line

With 339 pieces, set 8638 ranks #5 out of 24 Cars sets in our database, which have an average of 220 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #66.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8638 Spy Jet Escape have?

LEGO set 8638 Spy Jet Escape has 339 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Cars theme.

What year was LEGO set 8638 released?

Set 8638 Spy Jet Escape was released in 2011 and belongs to the Cars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8638?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8638 Spy Jet Escape: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8638?

The instructions for LEGO set 8638 Spy Jet Escape can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8638.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8638?

Black, with 96 out of 339 pieces, or 28%. Next come white (17%) and light bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 8638 contain?

Set 8638 has 162 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 119 part shapes. Most common part: Tyre 14 x 6 Solid Smooth in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 8638 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 4 with Asian/Japanese Writing 'Airport Security' and Shield Print Model Right.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8638?

Set 8679 Tokyo International Circuit, released in 2011: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.