Is Black Hawk the same set as Sky Stormer?

Yes, both names refer to set 8425 from 1996.

How many pieces and unique parts does it have?

It has 469 pieces made up of 98 unique parts.

Which colours are most common?

Black, old light grey, yellow and old dark grey.

Technic

LEGO® Black Hawk / Sky Stormer

Set 8425 is a 1996 Technic release listed under two names, Black Hawk and Sky Stormer. It contains 469 pieces and no minifigures.

Set number: 8425
Year: 1996
Pieces: 469
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 98

What can I build with it?

Parts list 98

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Description

Searching for it

Some Technic sets from the 1990s carry more than one name, and 8425 is catalogued as both Black Hawk and Sky Stormer. When hunting for a used copy, search by set number first and then try each name, since sellers tend to use whichever one appears on their box. The number is the one detail that stays constant, which helps avoid mix-ups with other sets that share similar-sounding titles. It is also the key to looking up the matching parts list on this page.

Palette and period

Black is the most common colour in the inventory, with old light grey, yellow and old dark grey following. Yellow on black was a very typical Technic look in the 1990s and gives the model strong contrast. The greys are the pre-2004 shades rather than the bluish greys used today, so the set sits naturally alongside other models from the same decade on a shelf. If you mix it with newer parts, the difference in tone is noticeable.

Parts and building style

The 469 pieces are spread over 98 unique parts, a balanced mix that keeps the build varied without making the sorting tedious. Sets from this period typically combine studded Technic bricks with axles and pins, alongside the early studless beams that were starting to appear. For builders familiar only with modern Technic, that blend offers a slightly different way of thinking about structure, and it is a manageable size for a single sitting.

Complete it, then repurpose it

Use the full parts list on this page to check a second-hand copy element by element, with colours and quantities shown for each line. If you have several older Technic sets in one tub, the “What can I build?” feature can compare the combined collection against other sets and tell you which ones you could rebuild in full or nearly in full, so the pieces are not limited to one model.

FAQ

Is Black Hawk the same set as Sky Stormer?: Yes, both names refer to set 8425 from 1996.
How many pieces and unique parts does it have?: It has 469 pieces made up of 98 unique parts.
Which colours are most common?: Black, old light grey, yellow and old dark grey.

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