- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 338
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8872
- Set Parts: 763
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This tractor/trailer combination, released in 1993, was one of the physically largest Technic sets to date. It is effectively 3 sets in one box. Individually, none of the models would stand out from the pack. Taken as a whole, however, they make a rather unique addition to the Technic line. This method of combining multiple models in one was much more common in the Model Team theme.
The tractor features rack and pinion steering, a locking 5th wheel coupling, and even has proper dual rear tires! The trailer features locking landing gear and a worm driven loading ramp. The forklift could have easily been a set in its own right and features rear steering, fork lifting, and fork tilting.
With 18 wheels, this set forges new territory in Technic. It also contains a pair of the rubber bumpers used as fuel tanks and a whole lot of red beams.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 335
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8857
- Set Parts: 378
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This tricycle released in 1993 is one of the biggest motorcycles in the Technic line and the only large scale 3 wheeler. It features front steering and suspension and a rear V-4 reciprocating engine. The rear tires are uncharacteristically huge, but it turns out that there is a reason for this.
Unlike a lot of Technic models, this motorcycle is aesthetically detailed rather carefully. The liftarms used for the fuel tank serve no functional purpose. There are foot pegs under the front fork. The seat is made from plates and hinges like the original Expert Builder models, as are the fenders and the rear wing. The chain on the engine serves no technical function either, nor do the hoses on either side. There's a round headlight nestled between the front forks. All of this detailing makes for a very good looking model which does not detract from its functionality.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 367
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8824
- Set Parts: 193
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: USD
I love things that are different and this boat, released in 1993, certainly fits that criteria. It is the only Technic hovercraft (save 8246 which hardly counts). I'm not sure why it was not repeated as this is a very good rendition of a small hovercraft. The hidden wheels control "steering" while the rear pusher propeller follows along. The propeller also rotates as the wheels are turned when the model moves.
This model includes the first use of the 16 tooth clutch (idler) gear, the first use of the rubber bumpers, and the first and only use of the angled rubber bumpers.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 294
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8818
- Set Parts: 120
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This small buggy released in 1993 continued the expanding line of introductory level Technic vehicles. None of the features here are new, but if considered without comparison to its predecessors, this is a good functional model. As you can see in the image, the increasing use of stickers continued here, but they tend to degrade considerably over time which tarnishes the look of the model
This buggy features rack and pinion steering as well as a wheel driven one cylinder reciprocating engine.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 364
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8714
- Set Parts: 5
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 368
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8082
- Set Parts: 459
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Now this is what a universal set should be. Set 8082 was released in 1993 and contained quite a lot of firsts. There are 4 models, all of which are quite unique. A couple of them have features which are unprecedented in Technic and would be good enough to be a standalone set. I highly recommend picking one of these sets up.
The remote control car has a separate wired controller which can both drive and steer the car. The airplane features counter-rotating propellers and pivoting nacelles. The cat/rabbit thing may not look like much, but it features a unique mechanical and electrical feedback system which exists only in this model. It is worthy of note on technical merits without a doubt. The forklift is marvelous and manages to combine 3 complex functions with a single driving motor, all controlled remotely.
This is the first set to contain the new pole reversers. There are two of them here, and they are used predominantly as a means of manual control of multiple motors. In one model, they are actually driven by the mechanisms in the model. This set contains 2 motors, one of which is the new micro motor. It may seem small, but this set shows how remarkably useful it can be by demonstrating several possibilities. The long wires are kept from tangle using a set of flexible helical rubber keepers which exist in only two sets.
I find the Forklift the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 401
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8042
- Set Parts: 230
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This blue universal set, released in 1993, is the best of the pneumatic universal sets in my opinion. The models are varied and unique and represent remarkably complex construction considering the relatively small number of parts. There are full instructions for 4 different models, the final of which can be motorized with an optional motor
This was the first universal set to include more than one pneumatic cylinder and switch. The second cylinder was one of the newer small diameter actuators.
In the car, the pneumatic pump also acts as rear suspension. It has steering and an opening canopy. The forklift steers as well as lifting and tilting the forks. The personnel lift has outriggers, steering, and a lift which features a wonderful mechanism to keep everything level. Finally, a log loader is included which features steering, a boom which lifts, and a claw which opens.
I find the cherry picker the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 374
- Set Year: 1993
- Set Number: 8022
- Set Parts: 118
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
The small set 8022 was released in 1993 and was one of the smallest Universal Set to date. It includes full instructions for 4 models. There a number of parts left over when any of the models are built.
This set was marketed as a Technic starter set, a role which it fulfils aptly. None of the models are complex, but all show off various possibilities of the Technic line. This set is also the only universal set to ever come in white and is therefore an excellent source of those rare white beams. The parts selection is otherwise unremarkable.
I find the Airplane the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
Subcategories
Less Than 100pcs Sets
All technic sets consisting of 100 or less pieces.
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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.
Pullback Motor
All sets containing a Pullback motor.