LEGO Set

Whirlwind Rescue

8856-1

Released: 1991 · Parts: 517 · Theme: Technic

Whirlwind Rescue (8856-1) is a Technic LEGO set released in 1991 with 517 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 109 unique part types.

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Release year

1991 (35 years ago — may be retired)
Catalog scale

517 parts listed · 109 inventory lines tracked
Minifigures

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

No digital manual in our catalog — check the box tab or LEGO.com
Build complexity

Large set — expect sticker sheets or multiple subassemblies; inspect photos closely
Gray era

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

~991 g for parts inventory (excludes box/minifig packaging)
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