How many pieces does the Spy Runner have?

Set 8213 contains 93 pieces, of which 35 are different elements. No minifigures are included.

When was this set released?

The Spy Runner came out in 1998 as part of the Technic range.

What colours does it use?

Mainly black, green, light grey and white. The parts list shows the exact split.

Technic

LEGO® Spy Runner

The Spy Runner is a Technic set from 1998 with 93 pieces. It is small but built around mechanics: there are no figures or scenery, just axles, gears and connectors doing the work.

Set number: 8213
Year: 1998
Pieces: 93
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 38

What can I build with it?

Parts list 38

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (5)

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

Description

A compact build with a technical bent

At 93 pieces, the Spy Runner sits among the more compact Technic sets of its day. There are no minifigures, but plenty of parts designed for moving and connecting. The ratio is telling: 35 different elements across just 93 pieces means very little is repeated. If you enjoy watching a working model come together from lots of different small parts, this is a manageable build that fits comfortably into a single afternoon, with few repetitive steps along the way.

Four colours, all business

The palette is sober and suits the name. Black and light grey form the technical backbone, while green and white add accents and stop the model from looking too grim. That mix was typical of late-nineties Technic: not especially colourful, but practical. For collectors it is part of the charm, since the colours combine well with other sets from the same period. The parts list on this page shows how the pieces split by colour and which elements appear only once.

A source of parts as much as a model

A set this size is less of a shelf piece and more of a starting point for your own ideas. The 35 distinct elements are useful if you are hunting for Technic parts for gearboxes, chassis or small mechanisms. Because the set dates from 1998, some of the parts are of an older design that turns up less often in newer sets. Rebuilding it also shows quite clearly how the Technic system has changed over the years, in both form and function.

Check your bricks, find new builds

This page gives you the full parts list, handy if you bought the set second-hand and want to confirm that nothing is missing. If the bricks are already in your collection, the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models you can put together from them. With a small set containing many different elements it is worth a look, because the rarer pieces often turn out to be exactly what a bigger project was missing.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Spy Runner have?: Set 8213 contains 93 pieces, of which 35 are different elements. No minifigures are included.
When was this set released?: The Spy Runner came out in 1998 as part of the Technic range.
What colours does it use?: Mainly black, green, light grey and white. The parts list shows the exact split.

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