- Details
- Category: Greater Than 1000pcs Sets
- Hits: 385
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8466
- Set Parts: 1101
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
The 8466 truck could be considered part of the supercar category given its host of functions and scale, but it is sufficiently different in topic to belong in 4x4s. It still has a V-8 engine, a 3 differentials for 4 wheel drive (or more accurately all wheel drive), a 5-speed gearbox with reverse, 4-wheel independent suspension, working steering, and a damping system that is used for gull wing doors. A rear pneumatic crane could also be added with a supplemental set.
This model introduced several new parts including wheel hubs, CV joints, panels in metallic green, and the marvelous liftarm frames (5x5L, 4x4, and 4x6). The combination of a studded and studless construction give this model the sturdiest and most rigid chassis of any large Technic vehicle. The model also uses a large number of ribbed hoses and flexible axles to suggest a curved external shape, while in actuality it is mostly empty space.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 321
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8465
- Set Parts: 364
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
The 8465 Extreme Off-Roader seems to be based off an Icelandic formula off-roader. These hill climbing monsters have huge V-8 engines, but the model has only a square simulated supercharger scoop part unique to this model in gray. There is no functional engine, and in fact there are not many features for a model of this size. The model does feature wonderful suspension and steering, but the most striking aspect is the new painted metallic green color and silver ribbed hoses. The only parts using the metallic green are curved panels. This model also uses the new 4x6 frames to create a rigid chassis.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 310
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8464
- Set Parts: 583
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Set 8464 is nearly the perfect Front End Loader and as such recognized by Lego because the set is released 3 times. In fact, it is so good that it was re-released in two past years. The list of firsts and bits of scale accuracy are large. There had been many front end loaders before, but this is the first and only pneumatic version. It is the first with four wheel drive and the first Technic model with an articulated chassis. It does nearly everything right including the scale range of motion, scale cabin, drive system, steering wheel, and accurate side and rear details. The huge 18x10 bucket was new for this model. It still stand up easily to the much newer and larger loaders of decades later.
The model is constructed mostly of traditional plates and Technic bricks with just a few studless parts thrown in here and there. It is a very solid model and eminently playable. If I could have only one loader in my collection, this would be the one.
The later versions are identical in design but vary in packaging and instruction decoration.
First release in 1997 8459 - Pneumatic Front End Loader
Second release in 2004 - 8439 - Front End Loader
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 327
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8463
- Set Parts: 231
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
The 8463 (a.k.a. 8248 released in 1998) Technic forklift is quite different than its predecessors or successors in using a unique scissors mechanism to lift the forks. It has a Technic figure operator and a cockpit made from ribbed hoses, but has no mechanism for tilting the forks which are installed in an orientation which is slightly tilted back. This model is otherwise pretty simple and unremarkable, but is actually quite complex for so few parts. It fits the scale of the Technic figure very well.
This model was released in 1998 but for this year 2001, the packaging and instruction decoration were different, but the model is identical.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 375
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8242
- Set Parts: 253
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This red racing car is part of the Speed Slammers line so it is also made to use with the slammer launcher. It has no other functions. This is the largest model in the series and, with the most inertia, seems to perform the best in a race.
The 2 speed slammers released this year are modular and can usually be separated into a front and back section which can then be combined with the other models.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 351
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8241
- Set Parts: 115
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This strange little set may or may not be part of the Speed Slammers line, but I can't think of anywhere else to put it. It fits within the model numbers of the slammers, but functionaly it is more like a Competition set. It is very simple and has only the single function of using hammers to attempt to strike the target of the opposing vehicle. The two cars are identical apart from color.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 338
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8240
- Set Parts: 154
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
This inappropriately named "bike" is part of the Speed Slammers line so it is also made to use with the slammer launcher. It is the only slammer to have an additional function: suspension.
The 2 speed slammers released this year are modular and can usually be separated into a front and back section which can then be combined with the other models.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 325
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8008
- Set Parts: 361
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
"Aren't you a little skinny for a stormtrooper?". Well this ubiquitous Star Wars character certainly could use some bulking up. His head seems very oversized compared to his body. Like C-3PO, he has no articulation in the legs or torso. His main feature is a competition cannon on his right arm. The set includes an orange liftarm for the shoulder in case you want this stormtrooper to be an officer.
This model uses a lot of parts which are uncommon in white but otherwise unremarkable. Most of the construction is studless using axles and connectors with panels to close the most obvious gaps. As you can see in the side views, the whole figure leans forward a bit, but is reasonably stable on the large feet.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 359
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 8007
- Set Parts: 341
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
C-3PO is one of the only Star Wars characters to appear in every movie. This slim, annoying droid is a natural choice for a Technic model, but even so this figure is not very impressive. His legs and torso have no articulation but are locked in a straight, rigid position. The arms use balls joints at the shoulder and elbow so are somewhat posable. The main feature of the model is the ability to "explode" after some stormtrooper blast damage.
This model makes extensive use of a new metallic gold color. Note that this is not chrome gold which is used only for the dishes around the eyes. Rather, this a metallic paint that was applied on top of yellow parts. The yellow can still be seen inside the holes of the panels. This color was rarely used afterward.
- Details
- Category: Less Than 100pcs Sets
- Hits: 337
- Set Year: 2001
- Set Number: 1237
- Set Parts: 56
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: na
Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot made by Honda. It was unveiled in 2000 as the first bipedal robot with a convincingly realistic human gait. LEGO released set 1237 as a promotional set with Honda. The only feature is a few pinned, posable joints.
This rare little set is a source of a few very uncommon white parts.
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