Mini Forklift

8290-1 Technic 2008 88 parts 0% Beginner

Lift and load with the LEGO Technic Mini Forklift 8290-1! This easy-to-build model offers fun, realistic play. Engage the working mast and forks to pick up the included cargo pallet, just like a real forklift. To operate, simply push the forklift down to pick up the pallet and then slowly release to lift your load. Measuring over 10 cm (4 inches) long and 9 cm (3.5 inches) tall, this versatile set also includes instructions for rebuilding into an impressive high-speed Dragster, offering a completely different building and play experience.

Parts Inventory

🧱 88 parts
PartQty
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

2780

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Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub)

Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub)

30648

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Technic Pin 3/4

Technic Pin 3/4

32002

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Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

32039

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Technic Axle 2 Notched

Technic Axle 2 Notched

32062

€0,07
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Technic Axle 5

Technic Axle 5

32073

€0,11
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Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick

Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick

32140

€0,15
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole

32184

€0,12
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Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin

Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin

32250

€0,42
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Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin

Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin

32250

€0,42
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double

32291

€0,15
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Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin

Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin

32449

€0,19
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Repairability

Can you fix Mini Forklift if a piece goes missing?

0%No repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

Every part+color combination in this set appears in at least 4 other sets. Any lost piece is cheap and easy to replace.

Theme average

6.5%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

None — every part is widely available
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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Mini Forklift

88 pieces puts this build -87% against the average Technic set and -77% against the average 2008 release.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

-87%-566 parts
This set88
Average set654

Average Technic set: 654 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2008 set

-77%-294 parts
This set88
Average set382

Average 2008 set: 382 pieces across 206 other sets.

Color profile

9different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black11x
35%
Light Bluish Gray9x
29%
Dark Bluish Gray4x
13%
Red4x
13%

Unique parts

0.9 pieces per unique type

33

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots5x

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