How many pieces are in the Telescopic Handler?

Telescopic Handler contains 1,182 pieces.

When was the Telescopic Handler released?

Telescopic Handler was released in 2008.

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🏛 Technic

Set #8295

Telescopic Handler

The Telescopic Handler is a classic Technic set with impressive functionality.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Technic fans who enjoy building realistic construction vehicles with mechanical functions
Build: 1,182 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $89.99 list price · 7.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating

Fans appreciate the realistic functions and engaging building experience, but some find the design slightly dated compared to newer Technic sets. The set is praised for its mechanical features and playability.

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📝 Our Take

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The Telescopic Handler is a classic Technic set with impressive functionality. Released in 2008, this set showcases realistic features like a mechanically extending boom, front-end stabilizers, and four-wheel steering, making it a standout model for its time.

This set is perfect for Technic enthusiasts and builders who enjoy mechanical functions. The build offers a rewarding experience with a focus on engineering principles, and the model provides interactive play with its various moving parts.

Skip this if you prefer more modern Technic sets with complex motorized functions or a higher piece count. Consider more recent Technic sets with Power Functions for a more advanced building and play experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,182

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building the mechanical actuator for raising and lowering the boom
Constructing the four-wheel steering system
Assembling the front-end stabilizers
Adding the Power Functions motor set (8293) for motorized boom extension

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⏳ Retired

The Telescopic Handler presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Technic set with a decent piece count and realistic functions, it appeals to collectors and enthusiasts. Its value has been steadily rising, indicating growing demand. The potential for further appreciation exists, especially if kept in pristine condition with the original box. However, the lack of licensing and the availability of newer, more advanced Technic sets could limit its long-term growth.

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📖 About This Set

Lift nearly anything with this heavy-duty Telescopic Handler! It's loaded with realistic functions that you build right in, including a mechanical actuator that raises and lowers the extending boom, front-end stabilizers, and working four-wheel steering. You can even add 8293 Power Functions Motor Set to motorize the telescoping boom! Turn the knob on back to raise and lower the boom, then flip the switch the extend it! Tilt the front forklift to pick up the cargo pallet! Boom extends over 21" (53cm)! Telescopic Handler measures 15" (38cm) long and 15" (38cm) high!

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Telescopic Handler offers a good balance of mechanical functions and a rewarding building experience. Compared to more modern Technic sets, it may lack advanced motorized features, but it provides a classic Technic building experience. Consider sets like the LEGO Technic Rough Terrain Crane 42082-1 for a larger, more complex build with Power Functions, or the LEGO Technic Mobile Crane 42108-1 for a similar vehicle with updated features.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 1,182
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 102 unique parts, 1,182 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Special 1 x ...

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Plate 2 x 12

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Part #: 2654 1× Black

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 118× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 2819 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2905 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 8

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Technic Knob Wheel

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Part #: 32184 23× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 32192 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Axle Hose, Soft 12L

Part #: 32200 2× Black

Technic Gear 20 T...

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Part #: 32556 7× Tan

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Part #: 33299a 11× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

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Part #: 3648b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3673 8× Light Bluish Gray

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Technic Axle 4

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Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 12× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 5× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 3× Black

Technic Bush

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Wheel 43.2 x 26 T...

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Part #: 44351 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 10

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Part #: 44809 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 59× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 81.6 x 38 R ...

Part #: 45982 4× Black

Technic Worm Gear

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Part #: 48989 5× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 55013 4× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 63213 1× [No Color/Any Color]

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Part #: 6536 53× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 6558 49× Blue

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Part #: 6587 12× Dark Bluish Gray

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Hose Rigid 3mm D....

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Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c11 2× Black

The set includes a good variety of Technic pins, axles, and connectors, making it a useful source for building mechanical functions. The abundance of black and light bluish gray elements provides a versatile palette for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

118x Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (118x) $5.90

78x Blue Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise (78x) $3.90

59x Light Bluish Gray Technic Axle 3 (59x) $2.95

34x Yellow Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin (34x) $3.40

14x Light Bluish Gray Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick (14x) $2.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$18.95

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mobile crane with adjustable boom

🚗 Forklift with enhanced lifting capacity

🤖 Industrial robot arm with multiple joints

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviews of the LEGO Technic Telescopic Handler (8295-1) and similar models like 42133 are generally neutral, focusing on build experiences and model features. Reviewers like RacingBrick and JANG's LEGO Reviews provide detailed looks at both the primary and alternate models, without expressing strong positive or negative opinions.

Lego Technic Telescopic Handler 8295

Opko • 7.3K views Review

Lego Technic 8295 Telescope Handler / Teleskoplader + Model B Log Loader

SpeedDrawingGermany • 2.9K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 4 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

RacingBrick offers a detailed build review of the 42133 Telehandler and its B model, while JANG's LEGO Reviews provides an independent, unscripted review of the mini Telehandler set, noting it as a good small build despite some odd assembly aspects. Opko showcases the 8295 with a stop-motion build video.