LEGO 1986 / Town / Construction Sets

LEGO Construction is a subtheme of the Town introduced in 1980 and ran until 1997 that was based around various types of construction. Town Construction was later moved to the City theme.

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.