The LEGO Technic Supplementary theme, active from 1977 to 1997, consists of a variety of accessory sets designed to enhance and expand existing Technic models. These sets provided additional parts, such as gears, wheels, axles, and motors, allowing builders to add more functionality and complexity to their creations. Notable sets in this theme include the "870 Technical Motor," which introduced a battery-powered motor for motorizing models, and the "8710 Supplementary Set," a collection of gears and other essential mechanical parts.
1979 LEGO Sets
1979 introduced Fabuland, bridging DUPLO and System with animal characters and story-led builds that ran for a decade. Classic Space expanded with new ships and lunar installations, and Castle gained momentum after its 1978 debut. Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen became LEGO Group president, setting the stage for the brand’s global expansion in the 1980s.