What came with the CD-ROM version?

The set name confirms a CD-ROM was included alongside the 472 building pieces.

Are there any minifigures?

No, this Technic set contains no minifigures.

Why do the grey parts look different from modern ones?

The set uses the old light grey and dark grey, which were replaced by bluish greys a few years later.

Technic

Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM

Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM, set 8428, is a 1998 Technic release with 472 pieces. As the name says, it shipped with a CD-ROM alongside the building elements.

Set number: 8428
Year: 1998
Pieces: 472
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 104

What can I build with it?

Parts list 104

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 (5)

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

Description

Two versions of one model

The Red Hot Machine appeared in 1998 under two numbers. This one, 8428, adds a CD-ROM to the box, while 8432 is the plain version without it. The piece counts differ by just one, so the build itself is essentially shared. If you are buying second-hand, it is worth confirming which variant the seller actually has and whether the disc is still present, as collectors of late-1990s sets often care about the complete original contents rather than the bricks alone.

An unusual colour scheme

According to the inventory, black, old light grey and old dark grey form the backbone of the model, with dark turquoise as the main accent. Dark turquoise is an uncommon Technic colour, so the set is easy to recognise at a glance. The old greys matter too: they were retired in the early 2000s in favour of bluish shades, which means these pieces look slightly different next to newer Technic parts. For collectors that is part of the appeal.

A transitional build

With 104 unique parts across 472 pieces, the selection is fairly varied for its size. Sets from 1998 sit at the point where classic studded Technic bricks were being joined by the newer studless liftarms, and that mix gives the build a character of its own. For builders who grew up with modern Technic, assembling something from this period is a good way to see how the system evolved, and it rarely takes more than an evening.

Checking and reusing the parts

The complete parts list on this page covers every element with its colour and quantity, which is the fastest way to audit a used copy. The CD-ROM is packaging content rather than a building element, so check for it separately. Once the model is complete, you can also run your collection through “What can I build?” to find other sets that your pieces could recreate, whether you want another period model or something more recent.

FAQ

What came with the CD-ROM version?: The set name confirms a CD-ROM was included alongside the 472 building pieces.
Are there any minifigures?: No, this Technic set contains no minifigures.
Why do the grey parts look different from modern ones?: The set uses the old light grey and dark grey, which were replaced by bluish greys a few years later.

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