How many pieces are in the Pneumatic Pack 5218?

The set has 152 pieces in 47 different part types. It has no minifigures.

Is it a stand-alone model?

No, it is an add-on set from the Technic Supplemental sub-line, supplying parts for builds that run on air pressure.

Which colours does it include?

Mainly black, light grey, yellow and purple. The complete list with quantities is further down the page.

Technic Supplemental

LEGO® Pneumatic Pack

The Pneumatic Pack (5218) was released in 2000 as a supplementary Technic set. It holds 152 pieces for builds driven by air pressure and has no minifigures.

Set number: 5218
Year: 2000
Pieces: 152
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Supplemental
Different parts: 53

What can I build with it?

Parts list 53

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Spare parts (3)

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

Description

Air pressure as the drive

In Technic, pneumatics means that movement comes not from gears but from air and tubing. This pack belongs to the Supplemental sub-line, the add-on sets that extend existing models or unlock new functions. It is not meant as a finished toy but as a collection of parts for builds where something lifts, pushes or folds. If you want to make excavator arms or cranes, this is the kind of material you need.

Plenty of specialist parts

The 47 different part types in only 152 pieces stand out. They show how many specialist elements the set holds, such as connectors, cylinders and fittings that are rarely found in ordinary Technic boxes. The parts list on this page gives every entry with its colour and quantity. For an add-on set that is valuable, because you can see quickly whether it suits a model you already have and which individual pieces might be missing.

Black, grey, yellow and purple

The colours are black and light grey, with yellow and purple accents. That looks technical and fits the rest of the range. The colours of pneumatic parts are chosen for function, so that components can be told apart at a glance. There are no minifigures, because the focus is on how the mechanism works together and on what it can move once you link it with other Technic pieces. With no figures in the way, the attention stays on the construction itself.

Adding to what you own

The pack is most useful if you already own Technic parts. The “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which models appear when you mix these pieces with your own collection. Collectors may also like it, since it shows how early pneumatics were offered in the line. As a source of tubing and cylinders, it is always worth a look at the list before you search elsewhere, even if you only need a single fitting.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Pneumatic Pack 5218?: The set has 152 pieces in 47 different part types. It has no minifigures.
Is it a stand-alone model?: No, it is an add-on set from the Technic Supplemental sub-line, supplying parts for builds that run on air pressure.
Which colours does it include?: Mainly black, light grey, yellow and purple. The complete list with quantities is further down the page.

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