The LEGO Technic Competition theme, active from 1998 to 2000, features sets designed for building and programming robots for competitive scenarios. Key sets in this theme include the "8482 CyberMaster," which is a programmable robotics set allowing users to create and control their own robots. The "8266 Spyder Slayer" features a robotic spider with articulated legs and a striking mechanism. The "8257 Cyber Strikers" includes customizable robotic figures designed for battling each other. The "8245 Robots Revenge" set offers another battling robot with various mechanical functions. This theme emphasizes interactive play and introduces elements of robotics and programming, making it a precursor to the more advanced LEGO Mindstorms series.
Competition consists of 14 sets that ran from 1998 to 2000. As of today,
8482 CyberMaster is the most valuable Competition set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $292.
Summary
Technic Competition Bungee Chopper set 2854 was released in January 1998, retailing for $7, but has since been retired. New, unopened Bungee Chopper sets are valued at $30, while used sets can be found for $5 in good condition.
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