How many minifigures come with the Prop Plane?

The set includes 1 minifigure along with its 572 pieces.

Is set 8855 studded or studless?

It dates from 1988, when Technic relied mainly on studded bricks with holes rather than studless beams.

How varied is the parts selection?

There are 84 unique parts, so many elements appear several times. That makes sorting and checking completeness fairly quick.

Technic

Prop Plane

The Prop Plane 8855 takes Technic into the air. Released in 1988, it combines 572 pieces with one minifigure to sit at the controls.

Set number: 8855
Year: 1988
Pieces: 572
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 84

What can I build with it?

Parts list 84

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Minifigures 1

Technic Figure Blue Legs, Red Top with Zip, Blue Arms, Black Hair - White Helmet fig-0104943 pieces × 1

Description

Aircraft in the Technic line-up

Cars, trucks and construction machines make up most of the Technic catalogue, so aircraft have always stood out. This one is a classic propeller plane of the kind you might see at a small airfield, with the propeller at the nose giving the set its name. Bright yellow leads the colour scheme, supported by light grey, black and red. It is a cheerful palette that was common in Technic at the end of the 1980s and still looks lively on a shelf today.

Studded construction

In 1988 Technic was still built mainly from studded bricks with holes, not the smooth studless beams used today. These bricks stack like standard bricks while also accepting pins and axles, so the building style feels closer to classic System sets. The 572 pieces come from just 84 unique parts, meaning many elements repeat. That keeps the build orderly and makes pre-sorting simple. For anyone used to modern Technic, it is an interesting look at how models were engineered a few decades ago.

A figure for scale

Technic sets often come without figures, but this plane includes one minifigure. That small addition changes how the model feels: a pilot in the cockpit gives the aircraft a sense of scale and turns it into something you can actually play with. If you are buying a second-hand copy, check that the figure is included, as it is one of the easiest parts to lose over the years and it makes a real difference to the finished model.

Keeping a vintage set complete

Older Technic sets rarely survive intact, so a detailed inventory is essential. The parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, making it easy to see what is missing from a used set. Once you know what you have, What can I build? compares your parts with other models, including other Technic sets from the late 1980s that share a similar selection of studded bricks, gears and axles.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the Prop Plane?: The set includes 1 minifigure along with its 572 pieces.
Is set 8855 studded or studless?: It dates from 1988, when Technic relied mainly on studded bricks with holes rather than studless beams.
How varied is the parts selection?: There are 84 unique parts, so many elements appear several times. That makes sorting and checking completeness fairly quick.

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