In 1986 LEGO released 3 Model Team sets. The largest Model Team set from 1986 was
5580 Highway Rig with a piece count of 667 and a retail price of $79.99. The current estimated value of all these Model Team sets from this year is about $1,352.23 which represents a 932.8% growth.
The LEGO Model Team theme introduced in 1986 included larger scale vehicle models with more attention to details, such as steering and drive functionality as well as visual realism of the vehicles. Model Team was discontinued after 1999 and replaced by the Creator theme.
1986 LEGO Sets
In 1986, LEGO's legacy of innovation and adaptability continued to flourish. This year was particularly notable for the introduction of the LEGO Technic theme, a departure from traditional brick-based sets. Technic offered a more complex building experience, introducing specialized pieces like gears, pins, and beams to enable the creation of intricate mechanical models with moving parts. This new line catered to older children and enthusiasts who sought more advanced building challenges. The Technic sets represented not just vehicles and machinery but the underlying principles of engineering and mechanics.