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Set 8052 Container Truck
Technic

Container Truck

The Container Truck 8052 is a 2010 Technic set with 686 pieces. It combines a lorry with the container it carries, finished in blue with black and bluish grey.

Set number
8052
Year
2010
Pieces
686
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
100
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 100

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (9)

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

Description

Truck and cargo in one box

A container lorry gives you two distinct builds in one: the vehicle with its cab and chassis, and the large load on the back. The chassis is the denser, more technical part, while the container is a bigger, simpler shape that comes together quickly. That contrast keeps the build interesting from start to finish. Once done, the truck works both as a display piece for fans of commercial vehicles and as something to push around the floor, which suits a wide age range.

The numbers

With 686 pieces and 100 unique parts, the set sits comfortably in the middle of the Technic range. Having only 100 distinct elements means a lot of repetition, particularly among pins, axles and connectors. That is good news for sorting, because you can group the common parts quickly and spend more time building. It also makes the set a handy donor for your own projects. You will find every element listed below with quantities and colours.

Colours that still match today

The dominant colours are black, light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. Because the bluish greys are still in use, parts from this set blend easily with newer Technic models, unlike sets from before 2004 that used the older greys. Blue is the accent colour here, and a truck-sized supply of blue Technic elements can be useful if you design your own vehicles. Studless construction, standard for Technic by 2010, also means the beams and panels fit modern building techniques.

Checking and reusing a copy

If you are buying a used Container Truck, the parts list lets you tick off what is there and spot what is missing before you start. And if you already own the pieces, the What can I build? tool compares your collection with other sets and suggests models you could complete. It is a straightforward way to see what else those 686 pieces can become, and because the colours are still current, the matches often include much newer sets as well.

FAQ

When was the Container Truck 8052 released?
It came out in 2010 as part of the Technic range.
Are there minifigures in this set?
No minifigures are included. The set consists of 686 Technic pieces.
What is the main colour of the model?
Blue is the accent colour, supported by black and two bluish greys according to the parts data.

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