Mini Forklift
8290-1 Technic 2008 88 parts 0% repair risk 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
| Part | Qty | LEGO price each |
|---|---|---|
![]() Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | 5× | Check price → View |
![]() Tyre 24 x 14 Shallow Tread (Tread Small Hub) 30648 | 4× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | 2× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | 3× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | 4× | €0,07 |
![]() Technic Axle 5 32073 | 2× | €0,11 |
![]() Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | 1× | €0,15 |
![]() Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | 2× | €0,12 |
![]() Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32250 | 2× | €0,42 |
![]() Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32250 | 2× | €0,42 |
![]() Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 32291 | 2× | €0,15 |
![]() Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin 32449 | 2× | €0,19 |
Repairability
Can you fix Mini Forklift if a piece goes missing?
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
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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.

Vs average Technic set
Average Technic set: 654 pieces across 453 other sets.
Vs average 2008 set
Average 2008 set: 382 pieces across 206 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Black
Unique parts
0.9 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots
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