How many pieces are in Spider Slayer 3038?

The set has 368 pieces spread across 77 distinct part types.

Can I check whether my old parts are enough to build it?

Yes, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your collection with the set's inventory.

Competition

Spider Slayer

Spider Slayer carries the number 3038 and comes from the 1998 Technic Competition sub-line. It has 368 pieces and one minifigure, with dark turquoise as its accent colour.

Set number: 3038
Year: 1998
Pieces: 368
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Competition
Different parts: 77

What can I build with it?

Parts list 77

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (7)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Dark Turquoise Cyber Strikers Driver fig-0152663 pieces × 1

Description

Colour first

Most of the model is built from black, light grey and dark grey, the standard palette of 1990s Technic. What sets it apart is dark turquoise, the fourth main colour in the catalogue data. It was not a standard Technic colour of the period, so those elements are both the easiest to spot in a mixed collection and the hardest to replace. If you are rebuilding the set from loose parts, it makes sense to check the turquoise pieces in the parts list first and treat the common grey and black ones as the easy part.

Almost a twin

The catalogue also lists 8266 Spyder Slayer from the same year, and the two entries look almost identical: 368 pieces, one figure, the same four main colours. The only measurable difference is the number of distinct part types, with 77 for 3038 and 78 for its counterpart. When buying second-hand, make sure the seller's set number matches the one you want and compare the inventory carefully, because the two sets are easy to confuse and a listing may not be precise about which one it is.

Build and play

At 368 pieces, this is an afternoon build rather than a multi-evening project. The 77 part types average just under five copies each, with small connectors, pins and axles making up much of the total. One figure is included, which gives the model a sense of scale and makes it a set you can play with as well as display. Shelved next to other Competition sets from 1998, it shows how that sub-line shared a common grey base while using different accent colours to tell the models apart.

Sorting an old parts box

Many people meet this set again through a tub of mixed Technic from the 1990s. If that sounds familiar, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your parts with the inventory and tells you how close you are to a complete Spider Slayer. Because 8266 is so similar, the result is a good guide to that set too. Any gaps are listed by part and colour, so you can order single pieces instead of buying a whole second-hand copy.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Spider Slayer 3038?: The set has 368 pieces spread across 77 distinct part types.
Does it come with a figure?: Yes, one figure is included.
Can I check whether my old parts are enough to build it?: Yes, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your collection with the set's inventory.

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