What vehicles are included in set 8872?

As the name says, a transporter and a forklift, both built from the same 763 pieces.

How many distinct parts are there?

The inventory lists 148 distinct parts.

Are there any minifigures?

No, the set contains no minifigures.

Technic

Forklift Transporter

Set 8872 pairs a transporter truck with a forklift and dates from 1993. Its 763 pieces are built in the studded style typical of early-1990s Technic.

Set number: 8872
Year: 1993
Pieces: 763
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 148

What can I build with it?

Parts list 148

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

Studded Technic at its peak

In the early 1990s, Technic was built almost entirely from studded beams, plates, axles, pins and gears. You work in layers, stacking beams and locking them with plates, which produces very sturdy models that stand up to plenty of play. The 148 distinct parts in this set show how much variety that system could offer. If your Technic experience starts with the studless era, this set is a good illustration of where the line came from.

A working pair

The name describes two vehicles: a transporter and a forklift. Together they tell a simple logistics story, with the truck carrying the forklift to where it is needed and the forklift then handling the load. That makes the set more playable than a single model, because you have two machines that belong together. With 763 pieces, there is enough material for both without either feeling like an afterthought. Children who enjoy acting out routines tend to get a lot from a set like this.

Red, yellow and old grey

Red and yellow provide the colour, with black and the older light grey as the base. The scheme is very typical of early-1990s Technic and echoes the warning colours found in warehouses. Keep in mind that this light grey is not the bluish grey used from the mid-2000s onwards, so newer replacement parts will stand out. For a faithful restoration, search for the original shade, and use the parts list here to see exactly which elements need it.

Finding and completing a copy

This set has been off the shelves for decades, so it turns up at car boot sales, collection clear-outs and second-hand sellers. Check any copy against the complete inventory on this page before buying, then order missing parts with the right colours. Once your parts are logged, the What can I build? tool shows which other early-1990s Technic sets your collection already covers, which is handy if you are rebuilding a childhood fleet.

FAQ

What vehicles are included in set 8872?: As the name says, a transporter and a forklift, both built from the same 763 pieces.
How many distinct parts are there?: The inventory lists 148 distinct parts.
Are there any minifigures?: No, the set contains no minifigures.