LEGO Technic 9390 Mini Tow Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 9390 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 138 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9390 Mini Tow Truck, released in 2012 as part of the Technic line, has 138 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 49 different lots, across 10 colors.
Inventory of set 9390
The inventory of set 9390 lists 138 pieces, spare parts excluded: 49 different lots (one shape in one color) for 43 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 9390
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 36% of the parts, followed by black (34%) and orange (10%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 49 | 36% | |
| Black | 47 | 34% | |
| Orange | 14 | 10% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 6 | 4.3% | |
| Red | 6 | 4.3% | |
| Blue | 6 | 4.3% | |
| Tan | 5 | 3.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.4% | |
| Dark Tan | 2 | 1.4% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 0.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Beams | 37 | 27% | |
| Technic Pins | 30 | 22% | |
| Technic Axles | 21 | 15% | |
| Technic Connectors | 19 | 14% | |
| Technic Bushes | 12 | 8.7% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 5.8% |
Most common parts in set 9390
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 15 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin 41677 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Orange | 6 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 5 |
| Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Black | 4 |
43 of the 43 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
No part in set 9390 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 9390 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9390 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 51% | 525 | 2010 |
| 8068 Rescue Helicopter | 49% | 408 | 2011 |
| 42022 Hot Rod | 49% | 414 | 2014 |
| 45544 EV3 Core Set | 49% | 547 | 2013 |
| 9393 Tractor | 48% | 353 | 2012 |
No similarly sized set goes above 51%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 9390 within its line
With 138 pieces, set 9390 ranks #345 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #167. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9390 Mini Tow Truck have?
LEGO set 9390 Mini Tow Truck has 138 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 9390 released?
Set 9390 Mini Tow Truck was released in 2012 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9390?
LEGO set 9390 Mini Tow Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9390?
The instructions for LEGO set 9390 Mini Tow Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9390.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9390?
Light bluish gray, with 49 out of 138 pieces, or 36%. Next come black (34%) and orange (10%).
How many different parts does set 9390 contain?
Set 9390 has 49 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 43 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 15 copies.
Does LEGO set 9390 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9390?
Set 8049 Tractor with Log Loader, released in 2010: it supplies 51%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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9397 Logging Truck2012 · 1,308 pieces
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