Dune Buggy

8296-1 Technic 2008 199 parts 0% Easy

Race across imagined sandy landscapes with the LEGO Technic 8296-1 Dune Buggy, a robust model designed for dynamic play. This functional Technic vehicle showcases realistic engineering with its working front-wheel steering, allowing precise control through challenging terrain. A responsive suspension system, notably the rear suspension, absorbs bumps, ensuring smooth handling as the buggy maneuvers. Keen builders will appreciate the intricate detail of the moving rear-mounted pistons, visible in action as the vehicle rolls forward. For extended building possibilities, the set also includes comprehensive instructions for rebuilding the Dune Buggy into a capable Tractor, offering a versatile two-in-one construction experience. The primary Dune Buggy model measures approximately 20 cm (8 inches) long and stands over 7 cm (3 inches) tall, making it a compact yet detailed Technic build for display or play.

Parts Inventory

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

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

2780

24×View
Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots

Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots

2850a

2×View
Technic Engine Piston Round

Technic Engine Piston Round

2851

2×
€0,18
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Technic Engine Connecting Rod

Technic Engine Connecting Rod

2852

2×
€0,11
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Technic Engine Crankshaft

Technic Engine Crankshaft

2853

2×
€0,16
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Technic Pin 3/4

Technic Pin 3/4

32002

2×View
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

32013

2×
€0,08
View
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°

32034

3×
€0,11
View
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

32039

2×View
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]

Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]

32054

4×View
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin

Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin

32056

4×
€0,31
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Pin Hole

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Pin Hole

32068

2×View
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Repairability

Can you fix Dune Buggy 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 Dune Buggy

199 pieces puts this build -70% against the average Technic set and -48% against the average 2008 release.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

-70%-455 parts
This set199
Average set654

Average Technic set: 654 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2008 set

-48%-182 parts
This set199
Average set381

Average 2008 set: 381 pieces across 205 other sets.

Color profile

6different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black107x
54%
Light Bluish Gray63x
32%
Dark Bluish Gray21x
11%
Tan4x
4%

Unique parts

3.3 pieces per unique type

60

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

3x

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots24x

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