How many pieces does the LEGO Desert Hammer (8496-1) have?

The LEGO Desert Hammer set (8496-1) contains 510 pieces. It was released in 2008 as part of the LEGO Racers theme.

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Desert Hammer

8496-1 Racers 2008 510 parts 4.3% repair risk Intermediate

Prepare for the ultimate desert showdown with set 8496-1, Desert Hammer! Unleash two tough Power Racers into an exhilarating match of speed and timing. Use the pull-back motor and power slammer launcher to send your racers blazing up the ramps. Watch them hurtle through the wild Western ring, but beware the swinging hammer pendulum! The challenge is to jump the racers through the ring without crashing into the hammer. Who will win this high-stakes desert race, and who will get smashed down? This action-packed set includes 2 racers, ramps, a ring with a swinging pendulum, and a slammer for endless competitive fun.

Parts Inventory

🧱 510 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Metallic Silver	4×	€0,19 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Orange	2×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	White	1×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Lime	2×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom 2476a	Light Bluish Gray	6×	€0,16 View at LEGO → View
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	67×	Check price → View
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes 2817	Red	1×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905	Dark Bluish Gray	2×	Check price → View
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Black	2×	€0,22 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	1×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	5×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 4 3020	White	1×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View