LEGO Technic history: from 1977 to 2000
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LEGO Technic has 1977 as its first year and 2000 as its last year. Related sets in the supplied facts include 01-1 Chain Links, 5099-1 Pneumatic Valves and 5227-1 Fiber Optic Cables.
Key facts
- Theme
- Technic
Quick answer
LEGO Technic starts in 1977 and ends in 2000 in the supplied history facts. The related Technic sets shown here run from 01-1 Chain Links in 1980 to 5227-1 Fiber Optic Cables in 2000.
LEGO Technic milestones shown here
- 1977: first year for the Technic theme.
- 1980: 01-1 Chain Links, 25 pieces.
- 1997: 5099-1 Pneumatic Valves, 1 piece.
- 1998: 5225-1 9v Motor with gear reduction, 1 piece.
- 1998: 5226-1 Cross Axles, 18 pieces.
- 1998: 5294-1 Toggle Joints & Connectors / Pegs, Bushings, & Couplers, 60 pieces.
- 1998: 5295-1 Racks & Pivots, 12 pieces.
- 1999: 5203-1 Silver Wheels, 4 pieces.
- 1999: 5204-1 Cyber Slam Accessories, 11 pieces.
- 1999: 5205-1 Pulleys and Rubber Belts, 14 pieces.
- 2000: 5227-1 Fiber Optic Cables, 8 pieces.
Collector takeaway
The sets highlighted here focus on Technic components and accessories, from Chain Links and Pneumatic Valves to Fiber Optic Cables. For anyone checking the theme’s timeline, the set numbers above provide useful year-by-year reference points.
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