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Tread Trekker

Catalogue image of Tread Trekker
Retired in December 1999

Tread Trekker (8229-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 1997. It has 176 pieces and 1 minifigure.

  • Number:8229-1
  • Released:January 1997
  • Pieces:176
  • Box size:24 × 19.2 × 6 cm
  • Theme:Technic

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In numbers

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 1999.

Product details

Number
8229-1
Name
Tread Trekker
Theme
Technic
Released
January 1997
Launched
January 1997
Retired
December 1999
Pieces
176
Minifigures
1
RRP
≈ 77.24 USD (300.00 PLN) (PL)
Price per piece
≈ 0.439 USD (1.705 PLN) (PL)

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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PL ≈ 77.24 USD (300.00 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

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Building instructions

Parts in this set

64 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3
×2
Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12 2445· Red
×1
Catalogue image of the part Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
×2
Catalogue image of the part Technic Seat / Chair [3 x 2 Base]
×1
Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector
×2
Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Crankshaft
Technic Engine Crankshaft 2853· Light Gray
×4
Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]
×2
Catalogue image of the part Technic Ball with 8 Grooves
Technic Ball with 8 Grooves 2907· Light Gray
×1
Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3 3021· Red
×2
Catalogue image of the part Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2 3023· Black
×2
Catalogue image of the part Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2 3023· Red
×2
Catalogue image of the part Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8 3035· Black
×1
1 minifigures

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Same theme, piece count within 15 %

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