How many pieces are in the Extreme Cruiser?

Extreme Cruiser contains 590 pieces.

What age is the Extreme Cruiser recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9-16.

When was the Extreme Cruiser released?

Extreme Cruiser was released in 2011.

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🏛 Technic

Set #8081

Extreme Cruiser

Name: Extreme Cruiser
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8081-1
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

Discover the Extreme Cruiser from the Technic collection - 590 pieces of building excellence.

⏱ 4-8 hr 🧩 590 pcs 🎂 Ages 9+

★★★☆☆ 3.7 from 3 reviews

MSRP

$59.99

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📖 About This Set

Go to the extreme with this rugged cruiser!

With real 4-wheel suspension, this Extreme Cruiser can handle the roughest terrain. Maneuver over hill and vale with the rooftop steering! Pop the hood and check out the working pistons as the cruiser moves! Open the doors and trunk! Rebuild into a custom off-road vehicle!

Rooftop steering enables you to drive smoothly over rough terrain
Suspension system on all 4 wheels gives this Extreme Cruiser a sturdy ride
Open the hood, doors and trunk!
Watch the pistons really move!
Rebuild into a custom off-road vehicle

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 95 unique parts • 590 total pieces

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 6× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Red

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Trans-Clear

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 95× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 2819 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Engine Cy...

Part #: 2850a 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Engine Pi...

Part #: 2851 4× Yellow

Technic Engine Co...

Part #: 2852 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Engine Cr...

Part #: 2853 2× Yellow

Technic Engine Cr...

Part #: 2854 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Technic Link 1 x ...

Part #: 32005b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 14× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× Red

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 5× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 6× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 12× Red

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 9× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 1× Red

Technic Knob Wheel

Part #: 32072 2× Yellow

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 2× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32126 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 2× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 4× Blue

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 4× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 4× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 10× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32333 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32348 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 4× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 8× Black

Part #: 33299a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 1× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 7× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 6× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 4019 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 2× Red

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Trans-Red

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 6× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 5× Black

Technic Pin 1/2

Part #: 4274 4× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 30× Blue

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 30× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 43.2 x 26 T...

Part #: 56908 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 20× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 6× Black

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Clear

Tyre 68.7 x 34 R

Part #: 61480 4× Black

Technic Universal...

Part #: 61903 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 10× Black

Technic Gear Diff...

Part #: 62821a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 63869 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 5 x ...

Part #: 64178 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam Fram...

Part #: 64179 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64391 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64392 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64682 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64683 1× Black

Technic Panel 5 x...

Part #: 64782 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 12× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 6542a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 57× Blue

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 6571 2× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 6572 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 6574 1× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 10× Dark Tan

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 6589 3× Tan

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 8× Light Bluish Gray

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c13 1× Black

Technic Shock Abs...

Part #: 76138 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87080 3× Black

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 87086 3× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 97556 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Technic Extreme Cruiser 8081 reviews are generally neutral, focusing on motorization modifications and rediscovering the set. There is no strong positive or negative consensus, but rather documentation of personal building experiences.

HD - Power Functions - LEGO Technic Extreme Cruiser 8081 RC Fully Motorized

OSUHARDING1 - A TECHNIC EXPERIENCE • 134.5K views Review

Motorized Lego 8081 extreme cruiser

Smashbrosx3 • 27.7K views Review

Lego 8081 Motorized by Solde

Lego Solde • 21.9K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviewers showcase motorization projects, such as adding XL motors for drive and medium motors for steering as seen in Smashbrosx3's video. Lego Solde demonstrates remote-controlled functions and a two-speed gearbox, while others like Eduardo Lopez V. highlight the set's nostalgic value and enjoyable building experience with family.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

5 videos

HD - Power Functions - LEGO Technic Extreme Cruiser 8081 RC Fully Motorized

OSUHARDING1 - A TECHNIC EXPERIENCE

134.5K views Review

Motorized Lego 8081 extreme cruiser

Smashbrosx3

27.7K views Review

Lego 8081 Motorized by Solde

Lego Solde

21.9K views Review

LEGO Island Xtreme Stunts 6738 Skateboard Challenge - Unboxing and Review 2002

Brian's Bricks

5.8K views Unboxing

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 6

8081_X_8081 Hot Rod 1 of 3

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8081_X_8081 Hot Rod 2 of 3

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8081_X_8081 Hot Rod 3 of 3

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BI 3005/48 - 8081 1/3

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

590

Total Pieces

Minifigures

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Extreme Cruiser

📖 About This Set

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 95 unique parts • 590 total pieces

🛒 Where to Buy

📰 Technic News

Week 38 Mercedes eCitaro G Fuel Cell

Cleaned and reorganized the shelves!

Got some of the new sets

Extreme Cruiser News (15)

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Cruise to the Extreme!Build the Technic Extreme Cruiser

Week 38 Mercedes eCitaro G Fuel Cell

Cleaned and reorganized the shelves!

Got some of the new sets

Extreme Cruiser

📖 About This Set

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 95 unique parts • 590 total pieces

🛒 Where to Buy

📰 Technic News

Week 38 Mercedes eCitaro G Fuel Cell

Cleaned and reorganized the shelves!

Got some of the new sets

Extreme Cruiser News (15)

Week 38 Mercedes eCitaro G Fuel Cell

Cleaned and reorganized the shelves!

Got some of the new sets

Audi F1

Question about the SF-24

4556 PCS BMW M4 JD040 - Finished

My monster lego

Any opinion about those eikee products? I want to buy some of those, however ...

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