How many pieces does Robot's Revenge have?

The set has 223 pieces in 47 different shapes, plus one minifigure.

Which range is it from?

It is part of Technic Competition, a sub-line of LEGO® Technic that appeared in 1998.

What colours are in the set?

The main colours are black, light grey, yellow and dark grey. The exact split is shown in the parts list.

Technic Competition

LEGO® Robot's Revenge

Robot's Revenge (8245) comes from the Technic Competition line of 1998 and has 223 pieces. One minifigure is included, and the main colours are black, grey and yellow.

Set number: 8245
Year: 1998
Pieces: 223
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Competition
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

Parts list 56

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (3)

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

Minifigures 1

Technic Figure Black/Light Gray Legs, Dark Turquoise Torso with Yellow, Black, Silver Print, Light Gray Mechanical Left Arm - Dark Turquoise Helmet fig-0104873 pieces × 1

Description

Where it fits in Technic

This set belongs to a sub-line of Technic that was less about vehicles to admire and more about models that compete against each other or prove themselves in a game. The name Robot's Revenge hints at that kind of play idea. What exactly happens in the contest does not matter much here. What is interesting is that Technic offered play sets back then that went beyond simply building a model and putting it on a shelf.

A robot in dark colours

Black, light grey, yellow and dark grey dominate the parts list. That suits a robot that looks mechanical and sober, with yellow accents that lift it off the dark surfaces. A minifigure is included and gives the model a sense of scale. It also helps if you want to invent scenes where the robot is not on its own. For fans of machines and robots this makes for a coherent overall picture, and it is easy to recognise from across the room.

223 pieces, 47 shapes

The 223 pieces come in only 47 different shapes, which is a low figure. Many parts therefore appear several times, mostly connectors and structural pieces. That keeps the build easy to follow, since you quickly get used to the movements. You can finish the model in an afternoon, even if you have little experience with Technic. Every piece, with colour and quantity, is listed further down this page for anyone who wants to check it against their own box.

Rebuilding afterwards

Technic parts from this period still fit newer Technic sets, so you can carry them into your own designs without trouble. The beams and axles suit mechanisms, vehicles or grabbers. On Bricoria the What can I build? tool shows which models your collection can make. If you only want the robot on your shelf for a short while, this gives you a plan for how the parts can be used afterwards, whether for a related model or something entirely new.

FAQ

How many pieces does Robot's Revenge have?: The set has 223 pieces in 47 different shapes, plus one minifigure.
Which range is it from?: It is part of Technic Competition, a sub-line of LEGO® Technic that appeared in 1998.
What colours are in the set?: The main colours are black, light grey, yellow and dark grey. The exact split is shown in the parts list.

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