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- Category: Sets
- Hits: 350
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8858
- Set Parts: 453
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This beautiful truck, released in 1994, is one of my very favorite Technic sets. It looks great, the size is a nice balance between part count, features, and price, and the suspension is the best you will see on any set. For any size, this truck would be considered packed with features. For its medium size, it is absolutely brimming with them. The rear differential drives a V-6 engine. There is rear trailing arm suspension and front independent double wishbone suspension with an anti-sway bar. The front wheels also steer of course. Finally, there is a ratcheting winch on the back.
With all of these features, you might assume that this model is pure function over form, but that is not the case. There's a wonderful "slammer bar" front bumper, nicely shaped fenders, a reasonably detailed cabin, rally lights on a sturdy roll bar, and those huge tires!
This is one of those old Technic sets that I recommend every fan should own. It is an excellent example of everything that's great about Technic.
Note that the set number, 8858, was also used as an alternate number for the old set 858 in some years. This is one of the few numbers to be re-used.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 344
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8829
- Set Parts: 278
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This lovely buggy, introduced in 1994, is one of my favorite in the theme. The buggy features rear trailing arm suspension, a suspended 2 cylinder engine, and steering.
I like the compound angles generated by the beams at the side of the body. They give the illusion of a shape which does not really exist. Likewise, this is the first model to use the (semi) rigid pneumatic tubing as a design element. Two mildly bent tubes suggest the curved outline of a canopy and terminate in axle connectors.
There isn't much else new or unique in this set, although the "29" stickers are found only here. Technic sets would start coming with more and more stickers in the years to come.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 344
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8816
- Set Parts: 185
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This little Jeep, released in 1994, is surprisingly functional considering its small size. It has rack and pinion steering and independent rear trailing arm suspension. On top of that, it looks pretty good! I think little details like the front bumper and the hinged front fenders add a lot to the appearance.
This model is unremarkable but a good set at entry level.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 322
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8812
- Set Parts: 149
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This small helicopter, released in 1994, was one of the smallest to date. It features rotating main and tail rotors. The canopy is constructed from semi-rigid pneumatic tubing. 1994 was the first year that pneumatic tubing was used as a design element, and this in one of two models in which this was done this year. This technique would continue far into the future.
A lovely little turbine part from the System line gives the engine a nice aesthetic touch.
This set was re-released in 2002 as 8429.
- Details
- Category: Less Than 100pcs Sets
- Hits: 332
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8808
- Set Parts: 94
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This little F1 racer, released in 1994, foreshadowed a trend of smaller, less intricate Technic models for beginning builders. Its sole function is front rack and pinion steering. It was really out of place in the 8800 series and would have fit better in future years.
This set seems more like a System set than a Technic set, utilizing studs almost exclusively for the build, but it is still a good introduction and an attempt to bridge the gap between the two themes. There is not much to say about it other than that the printed "28" piece on the nose is unique to this set. The logos on the spoiler are stickers.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 372
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8062
- Set Parts: 409
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Universal set 8062, released in 1994, was the last of the original 8000 series universal sets. No Technic set would ever be labeled or marketed in this way again, although various future sets did have multiple models. This set has full instructions for 7 models, the most of any universal set. It was available with a plastic carrying case which came with the set in some areas.
Many of the models in this set are quite unique. Three of the models contain mechanical figures built from Technic elements which interact with their respective models. Even the topics of these models are unusual and involve sports such as hockey or boating. While the motorcycle is unremarkable, the flatbed truck and loader are very large and functional. Finally, the tandem rotor helicopter is delightful.
There are lots of yellow beams here as well as 6 of the new small balloon tires and wheels. The parts, the variety of models, and the availability of the carrying case make this one of the most attractive universal sets for purchase.
I find the Helicopter 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: 341
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8032
- Set Parts: 212
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Set 8032, released in 1994, was one of the last two Universal Sets. It includes full instructions for 6 models, a couple of which are quite unusual and contain "figures" which perform various actions.
Although this is a small set, the models are quite interesting and attractive. Several make use of the new small balloon tires.
I find the Jeep the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Greater Than 1000pcs Sets
- Hits: 651
- Set Year: 1994
- Set Number: 8880
- Set Parts: 1343
- Building Instruction: Yes
- Currency: na
The Super Car, set 8880, was first released in 1994.
The Super Car is the pinnacle of Technic design. No other set before or since has been so complex or so full featured, though a couple have come close. At 1343 pieces, it was far and away the largest set to date (since surpassed). Let's look at the feature list just to prove the point. Every wheel has suspension, driven, and steered. This means there is 4 wheel rack and pinion steering, all wheel drive using 3 differential gears, and 4 wheel independent double wishbone suspension. The wheels are linked to a 4 speed synchronized transmission, the first of its kind in Lego. There is a rear mounted V-8 reciprocating engine. There are 8 shock absorbers. The rear boot opens to reveal the engine via a marvelous linkage, and the concealed headlights can be opened via a lever on the dash.
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