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% repair risk 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

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Yellow	1×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin 2460	Dark Bluish Gray	2×	Check price → View
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	12×	Check price → View
Brick 2 x 3 3002	Black	1×	€0,17 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	€0,10 View at LEGO → View
Plate 4 x 4 3031	Yellow	1×	€0,21 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Yellow	1×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° 32034	Black	1×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054	Black	2×	Check price → View
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b	Yellow	12×	€0,04 View at LEGO → View
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140	Yellow	2×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Desert Hopper if a piece goes missing?

7.3%Moderate repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

3 of the 41 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

8.6%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 8490-1 · Unknown · only this setRamp Cover, · Unknown · only this setTechnic Engine Block Half / Side Intake… · Yellow · 2 sets ever

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