How many pieces does the LEGO Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) (8456-1) have?

The LEGO Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) set (8456-1) contains 406 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the LEGO Technic theme.

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Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics)

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🏷️ 8456-1•🎨 Technic•📅 1996•🧱 406 parts•Easy

Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) (8456-1) is a LEGO Technic from 1996. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 406 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Slope Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs 2341	Black	2×
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Yellow	2×
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	6×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Black	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Light Gray	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Black	2×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	3×
Wheel 30 x 13 Model Team 2695	Yellow	1×

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Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]	2444	Black	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner	2450	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner	2450	Black	2×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]	2654	Black	3×
Wheel 30 x 13 Model Team	2695	Yellow	1×
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole	2711	Black	3×
Technic Seat [3 x 2 Base]	2717	Yellow	1×
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes]	2730	Black	2×
Technic Slope Short (Wing Front)	2743	Black	2×
Technic Slope Long 1 x 6 with 3 Pin Holes	2744	Black	4×
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots	2780	Black	17×
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire	2815	Black	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector	2825	Black	2×
Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots	2850a	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Technic Engine Piston Round	2851	Dark Gray	4×
Technic Engine Connecting Rod	2852	Light Gray	4×
Technic Engine Crankshaft	2853	Light Gray	2×
Technic Engine Crankshaft Center	2854	Light Gray	1×
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]	2905	Black	6×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Black	3×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Black	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Black	12×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Light Gray	4×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate 1 x 1	3024	Black	4×
Plate 2 x 8	3034	Black	2×
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Flight Control Print	3039pr9969	Light Gray	1×
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes]	32001	Light Gray	1×
Technic Pin 3/4	32002	Dark Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Black	2×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 3	3623	Light Gray	2×
Technic Gear 8 Tooth	3647	Light Gray	4×
Technic Gear 24 Tooth Crown with Reinforcements [New Style]	3650c	Light Gray	1×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector	3651	Light Gray	2×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes]	3660	Black	1×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1	3665	Black	4×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	Black	4×
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	3673	Light Gray	1×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]	3700	Light Gray	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]	3700	Black	5×
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]	3701	Black	4×
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]	3701	Light Gray	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]	3703	Black	5×
Technic Axle 2	3704	Black	11×
Technic Axle 4	3705	Black	3×
Technic Axle 6	3706	Black	4×
Technic Axle 8	3707	Black	8×
Technic Axle 12	3708	Black	2×
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes]	3709	Black	2×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Light Gray	3×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Black	2×
Technic Bush	3713	Light Gray	13×
Technic Axle 10	3737	Black	2×
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	3749	Light Gray	18×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)	3794a	Brown	2×
Plate 2 x 6	3795	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 2 x 10	3832	Black	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes]	3894	Black	3×
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]	3895	Black	2×
Wedge Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left	3933	Black	1×
Wedge Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right	3934	Black	1×
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley]	4185	Yellow	2×
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley]	4185	Light Gray	1×
Technic Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends	4263	Light Gray	2×
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening]	4265b	Light Gray	21×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Toothed [with Slots]	4273b	Light Gray	8×
Technic Pin 1/2	4274	Light Gray	22×
Plate 2 x 16	4282	Black	2×
Slope 33° 3 x 1	4286	Black	2×
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 without Internal Stopper	4287a	Dark Blue	4×
Plate 1 x 10	4477	Black	2×
Technic Axle 3	4519	Black	6×
Technic Worm Gear	4716	Black	1×
Battery Box, 9V Small [Complete Assembly]	4760c01	Black	1×
Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair, 20L	5306bc020	Black	1×
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross	6041	Black	1×
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers	6048a	Black	2×
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers	6217	Black	2×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular	6536	Light Gray	18×
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]	6538b	Light Gray	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	6541	Black	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	6541	Light Gray	4×
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle)	6553	Light Gray	4×
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots	6558	Black	3×
Technic Cam	6575	Light Gray	2×
Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 with 1 x 2 Cutouts, Pin Holes	6585	Light Gray	1×
Technic Axle 3 with Stud	6587	Dark Gray	2×
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel	6589	Light Gray	4×
Tyre 49.6 x 28 VR	6594	Black	2×
Wheel 49.6 x 28 VR (36.8 x 26) with Axle Hole	6595	Yellow	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick	6629	Black	3×
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin	6632	Black	10×
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin	6632	Light Gray	2×
Hub, Fiber Optics Element	6637	Light Gray	1×
Cable, Fiber Optics	6640	Trans-Clear	8×
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly]	73983	Black	8×
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly]	73983	Light Bluish Gray	6×
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 12L / 9.6cm	75c12	Dark Gray	2×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics)

406 pieces puts this build -37% against the average Technic set and +62% against the average 1996 release.

LEGOTECHNIC

Vs average Technic set

-37%-241 parts

This set406

Average set647

Average Technic set: 647 pieces across 450 other sets.

Vs average 1996 set

+62%+156 parts

This set406

Average set250

Average 1996 set: 250 pieces across 90 other sets.

Color profile

6different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black192x

47%

Light Gray155x

38%

Light Bluish Gray23x

Dark Gray10x

Unique parts

4.4 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Technic Pin 1/2

22x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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Build Insights🧩92unique parts🎨6different colors📊67.7avg. parts per color🏆22×Technic Pin 1/2

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