What year is Spyder Slayer from?

Set 8266 was released in 1998 as part of the Technic Competition sub-line.

Is it the same as Spider Slayer 3038?

The two are almost identical in the catalogue data, with 368 pieces and one figure each. This one uses 78 part types, one more than 3038.

What colours are used?

The main colours are black, light grey, dark grey and dark turquoise.

Competition

Spyder Slayer

Spyder Slayer is Technic set 8266 from 1998, part of the Competition sub-line. It brings together 368 pieces, 78 distinct part types and one minifigure.

Set number: 8266
Year: 1998
Pieces: 368
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Competition
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

Parts list 78

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (7)

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

Minifigures 1

Dark Turquoise Cyber Strikers Driver fig-0152663 pieces × 1

Description

Spelling matters

The name is spelt with a y, and that single letter is worth noting. The catalogue also contains 3038 Spider Slayer from the same year, with the same 368 pieces, one figure and the same four main colours. The only recorded difference is one extra part type here, 78 against 77. For buyers, this means reading listings closely and checking the set number rather than the name alone. Comparing the seller's parts with the inventory on this page is the most reliable way to be sure which one you are getting.

A 1998 palette

Black, light grey and dark grey carry most of the build, while dark turquoise adds contrast. That grey base was standard for Technic in the late 1990s, and it is one reason these parts still slot easily into other models. The turquoise elements are a different story: it was not a standard colour for Technic then, so they are the pieces to check first in a used copy. Once you know which ones they are, sorting a mixed box of old Technic becomes much quicker, because they stand out immediately.

Inside the inventory

Spread over 78 part types, the 368 pieces average just under five copies per type. That ratio is typical for Technic, where pins, axles and connectors are needed in quantity while shaped parts appear once or twice. Sets from this period often mixed studded Technic bricks with newer studless beams, and the list on this page shows which parts this model relies on. Each entry comes with its colour and quantity, which makes checking a used copy a simple matter of ticking items off.

Size, figure and reuse

With 368 pieces, Spyder Slayer is a comfortable single-session build. The single minifigure gives it a play focus, and the model works just as well on a shelf beside other Competition sets. After building, the most useful parts for future projects are the many pins, axles and connectors, which make up much of the total. If you have older Technic in storage, the What can I build? feature on this page shows how much of this set you already own and lists the pieces you would still need to find.

FAQ

What year is Spyder Slayer from?: Set 8266 was released in 1998 as part of the Technic Competition sub-line.
Is it the same as Spider Slayer 3038?: The two are almost identical in the catalogue data, with 368 pieces and one figure each. This one uses 78 part types, one more than 3038.
What colours are used?: The main colours are black, light grey, dark grey and dark turquoise.

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