LEGO 1980 / Basic / Supplementaries Sets

LEGO Supplementaries were sets released during the early days of the LEGO system. These sets were designed to supplement and expand upon the building possibilities of existing LEGO sets. Instead of being complete stand-alone models or kits, Supplementaries provided additional bricks, special parts, wheels, windows, doors, gears, or even motors. These sets were especially useful during an era when LEGO's product line was simpler and less specialized than it is today.

1980 LEGO Sets

In 1980, LEGO significantly expanded the LEGO Train theme, enhancing its realism and functionality with a new 12-volt system. While 12V electric trains had existed in Europe since the late 1960s, the 1980 update introduced remote-controlled points, signals, decouplers, and lights, making LEGO trains more interactive than ever before. This refined system cemented LEGO Trains as one of the company’s most technologically advanced product lines at the time.