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Pneumatic Crane Truck

Pneumatic Crane Truck

8438-1·LEGO·2003·156 parts

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$112.50
New Avg
$309.57
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About Pneumatic Crane Truck

Pneumatic Crane Truck (8438-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 2003 valued at $112.50 on BrickLink. It contains 156 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $309.57 vs $112.50 used — a 175% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2003). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Parts (156)

Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×8
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×2
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 4 x 4 Corner
Plate 4 x 4 Corner
Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole
Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole
×8
Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole
Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole
×2
Technic Seat 3 x 2 Base
Technic Seat 3 x 2 Base
×3
Technic, Plate 1 x 10 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 10 with Toothed Ends
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
×4
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
×2
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
×4
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×62
Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Medium (48mm) with Black Top
Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Medium (48mm) with Black Top
×2
Pneumatic Pump Second Version with Black Top
Pneumatic Pump Second Version with Black Top
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Holes
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Holes
×2
Technic, Steering Wheel Small, 3 Studs Diameter
Technic, Steering Wheel Small, 3 Studs Diameter
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
×18
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
×2
Technic Engine Crankshaft
Technic Engine Crankshaft
×2
Technic Turntable 56 Tooth Extended Arms with (Same Color) Top (2856 / 2855)
Technic Turntable 56 Tooth Extended Arms with (Same Color) Top (2856 / 2855)
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×5
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×6
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×12
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×7
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×14
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×3
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×6
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×3
Slope 45 2 x 3
Slope 45 2 x 3
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
Slope 45 2 x 2 Double Convex Corner
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×8
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×3
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×3
Technic, Pin 3/4
Technic, Pin 3/4
×6
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
×14
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×21
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
Wheel with Split Axle Hole
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×7
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×8
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
×11
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 1 Axle Hole
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 1 Axle Hole
×3
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×15
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×6
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
×2
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×10
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×10
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×9
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
×7
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
×10
Technic, Axle  4L
Technic, Axle 4L
×13
Technic, Axle  6L
Technic, Axle 6L
×19
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
×5
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
×8
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×15
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×36
Technic, Axle 10L
Technic, Axle 10L
×4
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
×2
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
×7
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
×10
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×3
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×9
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×13
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
×5
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
×3
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
×2
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
×8
Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole
Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole
×4
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×37
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×8
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
×2
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×8
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×2
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×6
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
×2
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
×10
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
×2
Pneumatic Switch with Top Studs
Pneumatic Switch with Top Studs
×2
Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)
Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)
×3
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
×3
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.  19L / 15.2cm
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 19L / 15.2cm
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 207L / 165.6cm
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 207L / 165.6cm
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
×8
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
×9
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
×8
Technic, Axle  2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
×8
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
×15
Wedge 3 x 2  Right
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
×2
Wedge 3 x 2  Left
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
×2
Technic Cam
Technic Cam
×6
Tire 20 x 30 Balloon Medium
Tire 20 x 30 Balloon Medium
×6
Wheel 20 x 30 Balloon Medium
Wheel 20 x 30 Balloon Medium
×6
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
×4
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
×13
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 10 with Holes
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 10 with Holes
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
×2
Technic Hook Large Metal
Technic Hook Large Metal
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
×4
Sticker Sheet for Set 8438 - (169765)
Sticker Sheet for Set 8438 - (169765)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)

Common questions about Pneumatic Crane Truck

How much is LEGO Pneumatic Crane Truck (8438-1) worth?

Pneumatic Crane Truck sells for an average of $112.50 used and $309.57 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

Is LEGO Pneumatic Crane Truck (8438-1) retired?

Yes, Pneumatic Crane Truck was released in 2003 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Pneumatic Crane Truck set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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