Clone Turbo Tank

Name: LEGO Clone Turbo Tank 8098
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8098
Rating: 4.7 (239 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20101,141 pcsHigh agreement · 83%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

239

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional minifigure selection, especially Aayla Secura and Cad Bane (new for 2010)
02Beautiful box art described as potentially best Star Wars LEGO art ever
03Massive size with impressive integrated side-builds (AT-RT, command post, weapons rack) that stow securely inside

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Only two clone troopers for a 'clone turbo tank'—reviewer feels insufficient given set size and price
02Gaps in exterior design panels that reviewer wished were closed off better
03Uneven wheel spacing with gaps not aligned with interior (hits when hatches close)

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~3 hours for AFOLs, longer for children

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

📐 Size

Small set suitable for children

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designtankinteriorexceptionalbaneat-rtturretplayabilitypartsaaylasecuradescribedbestevermassiveplayflickfiresuspensioncarryinghandlewheelsdetailattachmentonlyclonereviewerincludedgood

What reviewers are saying

"Welcome to my review of the best Lego Star Wars clone turbo tank to date."

MandRproductions

"This set immediately went on my list as soon as it was confirmed. If you've been following my reviews, you would know that I'm a HUGE fan of the Clone Turbo Tank."

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

2005 Clone Turbo Tank — 2010 version superior in most respects but 2005 version had a larger minifigure display plate inside tank, which the 2010 version lacks

Later turbo tank releases — The 2010 Turbo Tank is considered the definitive best Clone Turbo Tank design; LEGO released two inferior turbo tanks after this one, making the 2010 version the clear peak

2008 ATTE — Both feature carry handles designed for Republic Dropship compatibility; represents part of three-year lineup of compatible vehicles

2009 ATOT — Both feature carry handles designed for Republic Dropship compatibility; represents part of three-year lineup of compatible vehicles

Star WarsInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

MandRproductions 🇺🇸

Expert Video Source

100

"Welcome to my review of the best Lego Star Wars clone turbo tank to date."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional minifigure selection, especially Aayla Secura and Cad Bane (new for 2010)
✓Beautiful box art described as potentially best Star Wars LEGO art ever
✓Massive size with impressive integrated side-builds (AT-RT, command post, weapons rack) that stow securely inside

Key Cons

✕Only two clone troopers for a 'clone turbo tank'—reviewer feels insufficient given set size and price
✕Gaps in exterior design panels that reviewer wished were closed off better

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EuroBricks

Expert Video Source · avg of 3

BUY

"This set immediately went on my list as soon as it was confirmed. If you've been following my reviews, you would know that I'm a HUGE fan of the Clone Turbo Tank."

Key Pros

✓Great minifigures, especially the two new ones (Cad Bane and Aayla Secura) with excellent printing
✓Excellent playability with multiple opening compartments and deployable elements
✓Good detail and greebling on the exterior

Key Cons

✕Missing drive shaft on undercarriage compared to source material
✕Tank described as 'gappy' though not extensively

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Cad Bane - Dark Bluish Gray Hands and Legs

Aayla Secura - Large Eyes

Clone Trooper (Phase 1) - Black Visor and Pauldron, Large Eyes

Clone Trooper (Phase 1) - Black Rangefinder, Large Eyes

Ahsoka Tano (Padawan) - Tube Top and Belt

Anakin Skywalker - Large Eyes, Reddish Brown Arms

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Aayla Secura headtail piece
Single-mold hard plastic piece (not dual-molded, not rubber) with intricate printed brown detail wrapping around tails. Surprises reviewer because it's not rubbery despite being 15-year-old design. Described as having aged phenomenally well.
Tan Technic carrying handle
Matching tan accent color seen throughout the set; matches 2008 AT-TE and 2009 AT-OT for cross-set compatibility.
Real spring suspension pieces
Integrated with wheels for genuine suspension allowing tank to roll smoothly and spring back to position. Found on both sides.
Transparent gray cockpit windows
Darker shade of translucent gray that accents the tank's color scheme. Cannot see through into interior but aesthetically matches the build.
Flickfire missile turret
Large, integrated on top. Described as 'one of the better integrated flickfire missiles of all time.' Swivels 360°. However, has loose attachment (design flaw).
1x3 tile
New part in this set