Why does set 8269 have two names?

It is listed both as Competition Ultra Challenge and as Cyber Stinger. Both names refer to the same 1999 set.

How many figures come with Cyber Stinger?

The catalogue lists one minifigure in the set, alongside 329 pieces.

Which colours stand out in this set?

Dark turquoise and purple are the unusual ones, paired with black and light grey.

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Set 8269 Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]

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LEGO® Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]

Released in 1999, set 8269 carries two names: Competition Ultra Challenge and Cyber Stinger. It combines 329 pieces with one figure and a colour scheme that could only come from the late nineties.

Set number: 8269
Year: 1999
Pieces: 329
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Competition
Different parts: 62

What can I build with it?

Parts list 62

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Spare parts (8)

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Minifigures 1

Technic Figure Black/Light Gray Legs, Dark Turquoise Torso with Yellow, Black, Silver Print, Light Gray Mechanical Left Arm - Printed Helmet fig-0104863 pieces × 1

Description

The Competition line of 1999

Competition was a short-lived line that sat alongside Technic at the end of the decade, built around the idea of racing and challenges. It used the familiar Technic system of beams, pins and axles but gave the models a bolder, more stylised look. Set 8269 is one of the entries in that line, and its alternative name Cyber Stinger hints at the sci-fi flavour the designers were after. Depending on where you look, catalogues and sellers list it under either title, so it helps to know both.

A palette of its era

According to the catalogue, the dominant colours are black, light grey, dark turquoise and purple. The last two are rarely seen in Technic today, which makes parts from this set easy to pick out of a mixed collection. The light grey is the older shade used before the 2004 colour change, so it looks slightly warmer next to modern bluish grey. If you enjoy unusual colours in your own creations, these turquoise and purple elements give a model an instantly recognisable late-nineties character.

Pieces, parts and one figure

The set contains 329 pieces across 62 different part types, a medium size with a fairly compact range of elements. It also includes one figure, listed in the catalogue as a minifigure. Most of the content consists of standard Technic components that fit into countless other models, which is good news if you plan to reuse them. The complete parts list on this page breaks down every element by colour and quantity, useful both for building and for checking a collection.

Rebuilding a nineties set

Many adult fans rediscover sets like this in a loft or a box of childhood toys. Before rebuilding, compare what you have against the parts list and note anything missing; you can then search for individual pieces instead of buying a whole set. If the original model does not tempt you, the “What can I build?” tool on this page checks the same inventory against other sets and shows which of them you could complete, or nearly complete, from what you already own.

FAQ

Why does set 8269 have two names?: It is listed both as Competition Ultra Challenge and as Cyber Stinger. Both names refer to the same 1999 set.
How many figures come with Cyber Stinger?: The catalogue lists one minifigure in the set, alongside 329 pieces.
Which colours stand out in this set?: Dark turquoise and purple are the unusual ones, paired with black and light grey.

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