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Set 8233 Blue Thunder versus The Stinger
Technic Competition

LEGO® Blue Thunder versus The Stinger

Blue Thunder versus The Stinger is a small Technic set from 1998 with 119 pieces and a single minifigure. It belongs to the Competition line and was designed as a head-to-head between two vehicles.

Set number
8233
Year
1998
Pieces
119
Minifigures
1
Theme
Competition
Different parts
42
What can I build with it?

Parts list 42

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Spare parts (3)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

A rivalry in a small box

The name tells you the premise: two machines, Blue Thunder and The Stinger, set against each other. Technic's Competition range was built around that idea of small, comparable models that invite a direct challenge. At 119 pieces this is a quick afternoon build rather than a long project. Anyone who remembers Technic from the late nineties will recognise the bricks, beams and connectors, which click together into compact racers and are ready to try out almost as soon as the last piece goes on.

Colour and variety

The main colours are black, light grey, dark turquoise and yellow, a combination that looks unmistakably of its era. Dark frame parts form the base, while turquoise and yellow supply the accents. There are 40 different part types among the 119 pieces, which is a healthy mix for a set this size. That variety is what makes it useful beyond the original models, because many of the elements can slot into entirely different builds later on.

One driver for scale

A single minifigure is included. It gives the vehicles a sense of scale and shows just how compact these racers are. For children at the time, a figure who can actually sit in the cockpit turned two builds into a small story. For collectors, the figure is one of the details worth checking when they are comparing a second-hand copy against the complete list, or when they want to make sure nothing has gone missing over the years.

Check, rebuild, reuse

This page lists every part with its colour and quantity, which helps when you are inspecting a used set or replacing missing pieces. If you already own a collection, try the “What can I build?” tool to see which models your existing bricks allow. It is especially worthwhile with nineties Technic, since many axles, beams and gears are still compatible with current parts and mix together without any trouble. That compatibility is a real strength of the system.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Blue Thunder versus The Stinger?
Set 8233-1 has 119 pieces in 40 different types, plus one minifigure.
When was this set released?
It came out in 1998 as part of the Technic Competition line.
Can I combine these parts with other sets?
Yes, the Technic elements fit many other models. Use “What can I build?” to see what your own collection allows.

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