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LEGO Hybrid Rescue Tank

Set #8118 · 2008 · 347 pieces · Moderate build

LEGO Hybrid Rescue Tank set 8118 instructions

Set Details

Set Number
8118
Name
Hybrid Rescue Tank
Year
2008
Pieces
347
Complexity
Moderate
Build Time
1-2 hours
Ages
8+
Type
Play-focused
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About LEGO Hybrid Rescue Tank

LEGO Hybrid Rescue Tank (set #8118) is a detailed build with 347 pieces from the Exo-Force theme, released in 2008. The Exo-Force line features anime-inspired mech battle robots. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours.

Set Highlights

  • 347 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
  • Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
  • Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.

Who Is This Set For?

Gift for Ages 8+

The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.

Weekend Build Project

347 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.

Expanding a Exo-Force Collection

A solid addition for collectors building out their Exo-Force shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.

Build Tips

1

A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.

2

Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.

3

For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.

Finding Instructions

Building instructions for LEGO Hybrid Rescue Tank (#8118) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.

Hybrid Rescue Tank FAQ

Related Reading

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