How many pieces does the TECHNIC Starter Set have?

Set 8022 contains 118 pieces in 36 different shapes. No minifigures are included.

Who is the set meant for?

It is meant to show beginners the basics of Technic, meaning beams, axles and gears, without asking for too many parts.

Which colours does it have?

Mainly white, black, light grey and yellow. The parts list gives the quantity and colour of every shape.

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LEGO® TECHNIC Starter Set

The TECHNIC Starter Set 8022 came out in 1993 as an entry point into Technic. It has 118 pieces in white, black, light grey and yellow, and no minifigures.

Set number: 8022
Year: 1993
Pieces: 118
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Universal Building Set
Different parts: 37

What can I build with it?

Parts list 37

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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What can I build with it?

Description

A first step into mechanics

A starter set is meant to show how Technic works without overwhelming anyone with hundreds of parts. At 118 pieces the scope is enough for simple constructions in which beams, axles and gears mesh together. It is aimed at anyone building mechanisms rather than walls for the first time, which makes it more of a learning tool than a display model. That is where its charm lies, because a few elements quickly give working results.

Pale colours, clear structure

White and light grey form the bulk, with black and yellow adding accents on connectors and small surfaces. This choice makes the structure of the parts easy to read: you can see holes, axles and joints at a glance, which helps in understanding the mechanics. Even if you only want to display the set, you get a calm, technical overall picture. Next to the more colourful models in the line it looks restrained, but very tidy.

Thirty-six shapes for plenty of experiments

The parts list shows 36 different shapes among 118 pieces. That means individual beams and pins appear several times, which makes experiments easier, since you can rebuild or vary the same construction more than once. Anyone getting to grips with Technic needs exactly these basic elements again and again. This page lists each shape with colour and quantity, so you can check whether a used starter set is complete or which parts you already hold in your own stock.

From starter to your own creations

Technic parts have fitted together across decades, so a small set like this stays useful for a long time. The “What can I build?” tool shows which models your bricks can make, even when you combine several sets. If you plan bigger vehicles or mechanisms, the basic parts here make a good frame to start from. With no minifigures, the construction itself takes centre stage, which suits learners and tinkerers well. Small sets like this are often the first purchase before a bigger project.

FAQ

How many pieces does the TECHNIC Starter Set have?: Set 8022 contains 118 pieces in 36 different shapes. No minifigures are included.
Who is the set meant for?: It is meant to show beginners the basics of Technic, meaning beams, axles and gears, without asking for too many parts.
Which colours does it have?: Mainly white, black, light grey and yellow. The parts list gives the quantity and colour of every shape.

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