How many pieces does the LEGO Desert Hopper (8490-1) have?

The LEGO Desert Hopper set (8490-1) contains 92 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the LEGO Racers theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Desert Hopper from?

The LEGO Desert Hopper (8490-1) belongs to the LEGO Racers theme. You can browse all Racers sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Desert Hopper

8490-1 Racers 2008 92 parts 7.3% catalog rarity Beginner

The LEGO Racers 8490-1 Desert Hopper presents a desert buggy built for jumps. It includes a pull-back motor, launching this Power Racer forward with quick acceleration. The set features a kangaroo-crossing jump ramp and a gate, allowing the Desert Hopper to get airborne for competitive play. This racer measures 13 cm (5 inches) long. For expanded functionality, the Desert Hopper combines with LEGO set 8491 Ram Rod, creating a 4-wheel-drive pull-back racer and a larger ramp setup. This configuration facilitates more advanced stunt challenges.

Parts Inventory

🧱 92 parts

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Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Dark Bluish Gray	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Yellow	1×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Dark Bluish Gray	2×	Check price → View
Black	12×	Check price → View
Black	1×	€0,17 View at LEGO → View
Dark Bluish Gray	1×	€0,10 View at LEGO → View
Yellow	1×	€0,21 View at LEGO → View
Yellow	1×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Blue	1×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Black	2×	Check price → View
Yellow	12×	€0,04 View at LEGO → View
Yellow	2×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View

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Catalog rarity

How common are the parts in Desert Hopper?

7.3%Moderate rarity

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3 of 41 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.

Theme average

8.6%

All sets

6.7%

Least common in our catalog

Sticker Sheet for Set 8490-1 · Unknown · only this set in our catalogRamp Cover, · Unknown · only this set in our catalogTechnic Engine Block Half / Side Intake… · Yellow · 2 sets in our catalog

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