TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
1977 LEGO Sets
In 1977, LEGO released several new sets and themes, including the LEGO City theme, which introduced models of city life such as houses, stores, and vehicles. 1977 was also the year that LEGO introduced the LEGO System, which was a standardized system of bricks and connectors that allowed for more flexible and versatile building. The LEGO System included a wide range of bricks in different colors and sizes, as well as new elements such as windows, doors, and roofs. Other notable sets and themes released by LEGO in 1977 included the LEGO Space theme, which introduced new models of spaceships and alien minifigures, and the LEGO Castle theme, which expanded upon the castle sets released in previous years.