LEGO Set

Desert Ranger

8408-1

Released: 1996 · Parts: 289 · Theme: Technic

Desert Ranger (8408-1) is a Technic LEGO set released in 1996 with 289 pieces. Browse the parts list, minifigures, and verify loose bricks with our free scanner. Collectors browsing Technic sets use this inventory to verify loose parts, compare color variants, and read official build manuals without downloading PDFs. This set includes 91 unique part types.

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Release year

1996 (30 years ago — may be retired)
Catalog scale

289 parts listed · 91 inventory lines tracked
Minifigures

No minifigs in inventory (brick-only or Technic set)
Build manual

Digital booklet available on this page — use it to verify bag contents
Gray era

Pre-2004 set — may use old light/dark gray instead of bluish gray
Shipping weight (est.)

~562 g for parts inventory (excludes box/minifig packaging)
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