LEGO Set 8899 Gator Swamp: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	8899
Release year	2010
Piece count	354
Minifigures	5
Theme	Racers
Subtheme	World Racers
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8899 Gator Swamp, released in 2010 as part of the Racers line, has 354 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 179 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 8899

The inventory of set 8899 lists 354 pieces, spare parts excluded: 179 different lots (one shape in one color) for 148 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8899

Main color: black, making up 35% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (15%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	125	35%
Light Bluish Gray	53	15%
Red	42	12%
White	35	9.9%
Lime	24	6.8%
Dark Bluish Gray	18	5.1%
Yellow	18	5.1%
Blue	9	2.5%
Reddish Brown	6	1.7%
Pearl Light Gray	4	1.1%
Other colors (9)	18	5.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	62	18%
Plates Special	33	9.3%
Technic Pins	20	5.6%
Technic Connectors	17	4.8%
Bricks Sloped	17	4.8%
Tiles	15	4.2%

Most common parts in set 8899

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	6
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	6
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Blue	6
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	White	6
Lever Small Base with Black Lever 298c02	Red	5
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	5
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b	Light Bluish Gray	5
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Black	5
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Black	5
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom 2476a	White	4

131 of the 148 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 8899

2 part shapes in set 8899 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
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 8899-1 89829
Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 8899-1 90414

Rebuilding set 8899 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8899 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8864 Desert of Destruction	33%	966	2010
8863 Blizzard's Peak	29%	504	2010
10231 Shuttle Expedition	26%	1,230	2011

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8899 within its line

With 354 pieces, set 8899 ranks #36 out of 193 Racers sets in our database, which have an average of 215 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #79.

Included minifigures

Race Driver - Bubba BlasterQuantity : 1
Race Driver - Billy Bob BlasterQuantity : 1
Race Official 3Quantity : 1
Race Driver - Team Daredevil 3Quantity : 1
Race Driver - Team Daredevil 4Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8899 Gator Swamp have?

LEGO set 8899 Gator Swamp has 354 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Racers theme.

What year was LEGO set 8899 released?

Set 8899 Gator Swamp was released in 2010 and belongs to the Racers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8899?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8899 Gator Swamp: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8899?

The instructions for LEGO set 8899 Gator Swamp can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8899.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8899?

Black, with 125 out of 354 pieces, or 35%. Next come light bluish gray (15%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 8899 contain?

Set 8899 has 179 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 148 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] in black, with 6 copies.

Does LEGO set 8899 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 8899-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8899?

Set 8864 Desert of Destruction, released in 2010: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.