LEGO Technic Reviews

Themes

	Name	Theme	Release	Pieces	Minifigures	Review	Price (£)	Buy
	42114 6 x 6 Volvo Articulated Hauler	Technic	Aug-20	2193	0	Read here	229.99	LEGO.com
	42115 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37	Technic	Jun-20	3696		Read here	349.99	LEGO.com
	40407 Death Star II Battle	Technic	May-20	235		Read here	13.49	LEGO.com
	42106 Stunt Show Truck and Bike		May-20	610		Read here	45.99	LEGO.com
	42103 Dragster	Technic	Jul-20	225		Read here	17.99	LEGO.com
	42097 Compact Crawler Crane	Technic	Oct-19	920	0	Read here	79.99	LEGO.com
	42098 Car Transporter	Technic	Jul-19	2493	0	Read here	139.99	LEGO.com
	42090 Getaway Truck	Technic	Jan-19	128	0	Read here	17.99	LEGO.com
	42094 Tracked Loader	Technic	Jan-19	827	0	Read here	54.99	LEGO.com
	42096 Porsche 911 RSR	Technic	Jan-19	1580	0	Read here	139.99	LEGO.com
	42088 Cherry Picker	Technic	Dec-18	155	0	Read here	8.99	LEGO.com
	42089 Power Boat	Technic	Dec-18	174	0	Read here	14.99	LEGO.com
	42091 Police Pursuit	Technic	Dec-18	120	0	Read here	17.99	LEGO.com
	42092 Rescue Helicopter	Technic	Dec-18	325	0	Read here	24.99	LEGO.com
	42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1	Technic	Dec-18	579	0	Read here	39.99	LEGO.com
	42095 Remote Control Stunt Racer	Technic	Dec-18	324	0	Read here	69.99	LEGO.com
	42111 Dom's Dodge Charger	Technic					89.99	LEGO.com
	42082 Rough Terrain Crane	Technic					229.99	LEGO.com
	88003 Power Functions L-Motor	Technic					11.99	LEGO.com
	42083 Bugatti Chiron	Technic					329.99	LEGO.com
	42099 4X4 X-treme Off-Roader	Technic					199.99	LEGO.com
	42102 Mini CLAAS XERION	Technic					8.99	LEGO.com
	88004 Power Functions Servo Motor	Technic					20.99	LEGO.com

About LEGO Technic

For some, the clicking of bricks is just not satisfying enough – a LEGO set should work, it should be able to do something. For those who want something more complex than LEGO System, something that leads to a different kind of model, LEGO Technic provides it.

Introduced in 1977 as ‘Technical sets’ before being given the LEGO Technic branding in 1982, those first sets set up the basis for the theme, with special bricks featuring holes that axles and pins could be inserted into. This allowed functions to be included in the vehicle-based sets, such as working steering and moving lift arms. 

Motors were soon introduced into the theme, so that builders did not have to operate all of the functions by hand. This would continue throughout the following decades of LEGO Technic, with motors allowing the models to move realistically.

At the beginning of the 2000s, the style of LEGO Technic started to change. Non-studded elements were the main element used rather than the sets being built from bricks predominantly in sets such as 8466 4×4 Off-Roader. This allowed for curvier, more authentic designs, although ones that were less apparently LEGO models at a glance.

2007 saw the introduction of Power Functions, allowing for remote-controlled Technic vehicles for the first time. 8275 Motorized Bulldozer came with the components included, with other sets including instructions on how to add the motors and sensors to give the vehicle functionality. 

In recent years, the Technic design team has collaborated with several supercar manufacturers in order to provide authentic models of iconic cars. 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and 42083 Bugatti Chiron saw close co-operation between those working on the sets and those who work on the actual cars. There have also been collaborations on other sets including 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245, 42078 Mack Anthem and 42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure.

The designers have also become more ambitious when it comes to impressive functional models, with power Functions and Powered Up! components allowing for incredibly large sets such as 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator and 42082 Rough Terrain Crane. 

With LEGO Technic having run for over 40 years, the theme is one of the longest-running in the company’s history. Given the loyal fanbase this complicated of building has, it is likely to keep on driving towards the next milestone.