- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1983
- Set Number: 1924
- Set Parts: 103
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Less Than 100pcs Sets
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1985
- Set Number: 1972
- Set Parts: 98
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 24
- Set Year: 1984
- Set Number: 8020
- Set Parts: 119
- Set Price: 24.75
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8024
- Set Parts: 113
- Set Price: 24.95
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 22
- Set Year: 1982
- Set Number: 8030
- Set Parts: 141
- Set Price: 33.50
- Building Instruction: Yes
- Currency: Guilders
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The small set 8030 was released in 1982 as the very first Universal Building Set. It includes full instructions for 5 models as well as photographs of several other possibilities. There a number of parts left over when any of the models are built, but the Jeep uses the largest proportion of the parts.
Except for the windmill, the models are pretty homogenous, and none of them display much in the way of technical complexity. In fact, only 4 gears are included in the set and they are only used for steering, again except for the windmill. The models are, however, an excellent introduction to the concept of building with beams, and the new friction pin connectors are used extensively. The friction works so well that most of these models take longer to take apart than they do to put together, and I actually broke a 12L beam in half when disassembling a model to make this page, which is a first for me.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 22
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8034
- Set Parts: 187
- Set Price: 47.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 16
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8035
- Set Parts: 174
- Set Price: 39.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1984
- Set Number: 8040
- Set Parts: 162
- Set Price: 54.75
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
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- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8044
- Set Parts: 199
- Set Price: 64.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1982
- Set Number: 8050
- Set Parts: 140
- Set Price: 84.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
The small set 8050 was released in 1982 as the second Universal Building Set, and the first Technic set to ever include a motor. (Note that this does not include the earlier supplemental sets, some of which had motors.) It includes full instructions for 5 models as well as photographs of several other possibilities. There a number of parts left over when any of the models are built, but the Helicopter and Buggy models uses the largest proportion of the parts.
This is the first set to include a motor, which is 4.5V and runs on 3 C-cell batteries (more about the motor on the 1982 page). The motor is used in each of the models to drive a variety of functions. In each case except the helicopter, the motor is coupled to the model via a belt (rubber band) to prevent stalling the motor. The motor is underpowered for some of the applications and the belt either tends to slip or to stall the motor anyway. One of the reasons for this is that the driven axle is often also a structural pin (reacting shear load between two beams), which tends to make it bind and generate a lot of friction.
Unlike set 8030, the models in this universal set cover a wide variety of subjects and complexity levels. In the first car, the motor simply drives the rear wheels and steering is manual. In the robot, the motor drives a crank which makes the robot walk. In the stationary crane, the motor simply turns a cable drum to lift a sheave. In the helicopter, the motor turns both main and tail rotors. The mechanism in the final buggy is pretty cool. Besides driving the rear wheels, the motor causes the front wheel steering to oscillate from left to right. All of the models use mostly pinned beam construction using both original pins and the new friction pins. Very few plates and no traditional bricks are included.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 18
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8054
- Set Parts: 196
- Set Price: 99.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8055
- Set Parts: 188
- Set Price: 92.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1982
- Set Number: 8090
- Set Parts: 267
- Set Price: 97.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
The set 8090 was released in 1982 as the third and largest Universal Building Set. It includes full instructions for 5 models as well as photographs of several other possibilities. There a number of parts left over when any of the models are built, but the Truck model uses the largest proportion of the parts. The part count may not look impressive, but there are ten 16L beams here, so some very large models are possible. There would not be another Universal Set with such large models for a long time.
Unlike set 8030, the models in this universal set cover a wide variety of subjects and complexity levels. The car features a 1 cylinder reciprocating engine, a rear differential, and rack and pinion steering. The windmill features rotating main and lateral vanes. The forklift features rear rack and pinion steering, a 4 bar linkage to raise the forks, and a "kneeling" front suspension. The helicopter features rotating main and tail rotors. Finally, the very large truck features a 1 cylinder reciprocating engine, a rear differential, rear suspension, and rack and pinion steering.
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 27
- Set Year: 1980
- Set Number: 858
- Set Parts: 242
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Set 858/8858 was released as an "Expert Builder"set, and was only available in the USA. It features instructions for 4 different engines: a 3 cylinder inline engine, a V6 engine, a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed (Boxer) engine, and a 2-cycle engine. Ironically, this last engine can not be considered either 2 or 4 cycle because there are no valves or transfer ports, making the term meaningless. All of the engines feature reciprocating rectangular pistons, spark plug wires, and belts. Other features vary by model.
In a way, this set can be considered the first universal set in that it did not have any main model. There is a remarkable variety of functionality here considering the relatively small piece count. Each engine is significantly different and demonstrates different functions and varieties of real engines. Photographs are included in the instructions for motorizing the first 3 engines using the 870 - Power Pack. The instructions for this set are one of only a few examples which actually have a significant amount of text (most are pictorial only). These instructions are in English, and describe the typical function of each of these engines.
Since this set was available only in the USA, and since Technic has always been much more popular in Europe (for some reason), this set is extremely uncommon and very difficult to find.
- Details
- Category: Less Than 100pcs Sets
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8620
- Set Parts: 100
- Set Price: 31.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 16
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8640
- Set Parts: 238
- Set Price: 59.75
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8660
- Set Parts: 385
- Set Price: 94.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 26
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8680
- Set Parts: 523
- Set Price: 169.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1982
- Set Number: 8700
- Set Parts: 28
- Set Price: 59.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1981
- Set Number: 8710
- Set Parts: 124
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1988
- Set Number: 8712
- Set Parts: 11
- Set Price: 15.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Less Than 100pcs Sets
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1988
- Set Number: 8832
- Set Parts: 86
- Set Price: 21.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 16
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8835
- Set Parts: 240
- Set Price: 49.95
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 22
- Set Year: 1983
- Set Number: 8841
- Set Parts: 180
- Set Price: 39.90
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
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- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 17
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8842
- Set Parts: 282
- Set Price: 59.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 25
- Set Year: 1984
- Set Number: 8843
- Set Parts: 270
- Set Price: 69.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1981
- Set Number: 8844
- Set Parts: 316
- Set Price: 47.20
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8844 was released under the "Expert Builder"series in 1981. This helicopter features rotating main and tail rotors, and retractable 3 point landing gear driven by chain. For the time, this set had surprisingly little traditional studded construction as the whole frame was pinned together.
This helicopter replaced 852 and took a few steps forward and a few steps back. It lost the cool collective pitch mechanism, but picked up retractable gear (which is pretty unusual for a helicopter). The model makes heavy use of the new toothed connectors for the "bubble" canopy.
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1981
- Set Number: 8845
- Set Parts: 174
- Set Price: 41.90
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
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Set 8845 was released in 1981 and was the smallest set that year. It features rack and pinion steering and independent rear suspension.
This model is an interesting mix of old and new (for the time). The seat is still constructed of standard bricks, as is the bed of the truck and the grille. However, the suspension was new for a small model, and this was the first model to use the new specialized steering elements. It was also the one of the first sets to use the new toothed connectors which this model uses in large quantity to build a body shell around the vehicle.
Many more buggies would be released in the future, almost all of which feature steering and suspension inspired by this one.
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 25
- Set Year: 1982
- Set Number: 8846
- Set Parts: 379
- Set Price: 69.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
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Set 8846 was released in 1981 but was never available in the USA. It features rack and pinion steering, a ratcheting rear boom hoist, a ratcheting and pivoting wheel lift, and a winch. Construction is primarily studded with the windscreen made up of old hinges rather than the new toothed elements.
This model packs a lot of functionality into a small package. The ratcheting wheel lift supports heavy vehicles very well, and the twin winches really give this model a wide variety of vehicle pulling options.
This is the smallest of the tow trucks which LEGO® would release, but is surprisingly functional for its size and easily competes with the others.
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 20
- Set Year: 1983
- Set Number: 8847
- Set Parts: 250
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 19
- Set Year: 1981
- Set Number: 8848
- Set Parts: 398
- Set Price: 78.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8848 was released in 1981 as an "Expert Builder" set. It features rack and pinion steering, a front scoop which lift and locks via a lever in the cabin and can also be dumped, a rear differential with PTO, and a rear bed which dumps via a translating rack system. The great majority of the construction uses traditional studded building techniques, but the mechanical functions are rather unique among Technic.
This vehicle really doesn't have many peers among Technic. It is not really a dump truck although it does have a dumping bed. Neither is it really a loader even though it has a scoop. Its styling is very blocky, but its functions are fascinating.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 17
- Set Year: 1986
- Set Number: 8849
- Set Parts: 347
- Set Price: 94.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 18
- Set Year: 1984
- Set Number: 8851
- Set Parts: 350
- Set Price: 99.75
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1987
- Set Number: 8852
- Set Parts: 322
- Set Price: 78.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1988
- Set Number: 8853
- Set Parts: 331
- Set Price: 78.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 16
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8854
- Set Parts: 518
- Set Price: 134.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 18
- Set Year: 1988
- Set Number: 8855
- Set Parts: 573
- Set Price: 115.00
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8855 was released in 1988 as the first (and best) Technic airplane. It features a one cylinder reciprocating engine driving a unique 3 blade propeller, and movable ailerons and elevators controlled via a stick in the cockpit. There is also a Technic figure which can sit in either pilot seat.This model of a high wing float plane is something you can see flying tourists from Lake Union to Canada every day of the week in my home of Washington State. The high wing not only keeps the lift away from the water, is also offers excellent downward visibility for the passenger(s).
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1980
- Set Number: 8857
- Set Parts: 409
- Set Price: 80.75
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1980
- Set Number: 8858
- Set Parts: 242
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 21
- Set Year: 1981
- Set Number: 8859
- Set Parts: 614
- Set Price: 112.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
This set was introduced with a set price of 112.50 guilders.
Set 8859 was released in 1981 as an "Expert Builder" set. It features rack and pinion steering, a reciprocating 2 cylinder engine, a rear differential gear, a PTO, and lifting rear implements including a plow. Both studded building techniques and pinned construction are used throughout. It is somewhat ironic that the USA name for this set is "Harvester" considering that the included implement is a plow which is for planting, not harvesting.
This tractor is considerably bigger than the one it replaces (851 - Tractor), and has increased functionality. The differential, engine, and PTO are all integrated and driven from the rear wheels. Unlike the previous tractor, the body is framed primarily in beams rather than built up out of plates and bricks.
- Details
- Category: Expert Builder Set
- Hits: 28
- Set Year: 1980
- Set Number: 8860
- Set Parts: 668
- Set Price: 126.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Expert Builder Series #8860 Car Chassis with big wheels and Rack and pinon steering, two-speed transmission, working cranckshaft ans pistons, Independent rear suspension, differential gears, adjustable reclining seats.
If it's a challange you want, it's a challenge you'll get with the Lego (r) Expert Builder Auto Chassis. You build it from the ground up and you build the working parts right in.It has gears, pistons and universal joints that really move. Add an Expert Builder Pack and it revs to life.
This set was introduced with a set price of 116.50 guilders.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 18
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8862
- Set Parts: 671
- Set Price: 179.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 23
- Set Year: 1988
- Set Number: 8865
- Set Parts: 902
- Set Price: 205.00
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Subcategories
Less Than 100pcs Sets
All technic sets consisting of 100 or less pieces.
Greater Than 1000pcs Sets
All technic setc consistimng of more than 1000 pieces.
Expert Builder Set
All sets belonging to the Expert Builder series from late 1970-ties and 1980-ties.