How many pieces does Cyclone Defender have?

It has 92 pieces in total, 47 of them different, plus one minifigure.

Which theme is it part of?

It belongs to Exo-Force and was released in 2007, a line built around pilots and their battle robots.

What are the main colours?

White, dark bluish grey, yellow and dark green, with yellow providing the accents.

Exo-Force

LEGO® Cyclone Defender

Cyclone Defender is a compact Exo-Force robot from 2007. With 92 pieces and a single minifigure pilot, it is a quick build that suits a desk shelf as well as a play session.

Set number: 8100
Year: 2007
Pieces: 92
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Exo-Force
Different parts: 48

What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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Spare parts (1)

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

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 Black No longer produced · last seen 2021 × 1

Minifigures 1

Ryo in Gold Armor fig-0009934 pieces × 1

Description

Small robot, big theme

Exo-Force is all about pilots steering Japanese-inspired battle robots into combat, and this is one of the smaller machines in the range. At 92 pieces it will not fill your weekend, but it shows off the style of the line well. The robot favours agility over bulk, and the minifigure pilot gives it a purpose. If you already own larger Exo-Force sets, the figure and the mechanical details fit in neatly alongside them, which makes this a handy extra for anyone collecting the theme.

A colour scheme with a purpose

White, dark bluish grey, yellow and dark green make up the main palette. The white and grey give the robot a clean, technical look, while yellow picks out joints and weapons so they stand out. The part variety is notable: 47 of the 92 pieces are different, meaning plenty of specialist elements such as joints, armour plates and trim rather than long runs of identical bricks. That keeps the build interesting, though you will want to check each instruction step carefully.

Posing and playing

Thanks to movable arms and legs, the Cyclone Defender can strike a range of poses, so it works both on display and in play. The pilot sits inside the machine, which turns the model from a static figure into something you can stage a battle with. It is an easy afternoon project, suitable for anyone who enjoys robots and mechs, and the small size means it will not take over a shelf. Pair it with other sets from the line and you can set up proper duels.

Checking and reusing the parts

The parts list on this page shows all 47 unique elements with their colours, which is useful if you are buying a used copy and want to confirm nothing is missing. For a set from 2007, that check is worth doing before you pay. You can also use the “What can I build?” tool to see which other models your existing collection could produce, so the bricks keep being useful long after this robot has had its turn on display.

FAQ

How many pieces does Cyclone Defender have?: It has 92 pieces in total, 47 of them different, plus one minifigure.
Which theme is it part of?: It belongs to Exo-Force and was released in 2007, a line built around pilots and their battle robots.
What are the main colours?: White, dark bluish grey, yellow and dark green, with yellow providing the accents.

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