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Set 8250 Search Sub [No CD]
Technic

Search Sub [No CD]

Search Sub 8250 is the 1997 Technic submarine in its edition without a CD. It contains 378 pieces across 101 part types and no minifigures.

Set number
8250
Year
1997
Pieces
378
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
101
What can I build with it?

Parts list 101

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Spare parts (4)

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Description

Which Search Sub is this?

The catalogue lists two versions of Search Sub from 1997. This one, 8250, was sold without a CD, while 8299 came with one. The difference in the inventories is tiny: 8250 has one piece and one part type fewer. If you only want to build the submarine, either version will do. Collectors who care about owning a complete original edition, on the other hand, should check the set number on the box or instructions, because second-hand listings do not always make the distinction clear. The parts list on this page follows the 8250 inventory, so you can check a copy against it directly.

Subject and colours

Search and research submarines work in places people rarely reach, which makes them a rewarding subject for a model. The set name does not tie it to a particular real vessel; it simply presents a search sub. Yellow leads the colour list, a shade often associated with real underwater craft because it is easy to spot at the surface. Light grey, black and dark grey complete the palette, with both greys in their older, pre-mid-2000s shades that look slightly warmer than the bluish greys of today. At 378 pieces it is a mid-sized model that works both on a shelf and as something to pick up and handle.

Variety in the parts bin

With 101 part types among 378 pieces, the average type appears fewer than four times, so the set offers breadth rather than bulk. It dates from a period when Technic combined studded bricks with the studless beams that were gradually taking over, and the inventory reflects that mix. The parts list on this page shows every element with its quantity and colour. Log the pieces in your collection and the ‘What can I build?’ tool will suggest other sets you could rebuild from them, which is where a broad selection like this tends to pay off.

FAQ

Is the model different from Search Sub 8299?
No, it is the same submarine. The catalogue lists 8250 with one piece and one part type fewer than the edition sold with a CD.
How many pieces does Search Sub 8250 include?
It has 378 pieces in 101 different part types.
Does it come with any figures?
No, there are no minifigures in this set.

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