LEGO 1986 / 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.

1986 LEGO Sets

In 1986, LEGO continued its legacy of innovation, introducing new concepts that expanded both creative play and educational applications. This year was particularly significant for the LEGO Technic line, which had originally debuted as the Expert Builder series in 1977 but was officially rebranded as LEGO Technic in 1984. By 1986, Technic sets had further evolved, offering builders more specialized elements like gears, pins, beams, and pneumatic components, allowing for the construction of intricate mechanical models with realistic moving parts. These sets provided a deeper exploration into engineering principles, appealing to older children and LEGO enthusiasts who sought advanced building challenges.