The LEGO Technic Competition theme, active from 1998 to 2000, features sets designed for building and programming robots for competitive scenarios. Key sets in this theme include the "8482 CyberMaster," which is a programmable robotics set allowing users to create and control their own robots. The "8266 Spyder Slayer" features a robotic spider with articulated legs and a striking mechanism. The "8257 Cyber Strikers" includes customizable robotic figures designed for battling each other. The "8245 Robots Revenge" set offers another battling robot with various mechanical functions. This theme emphasizes interactive play and introduces elements of robotics and programming, making it a precursor to the more advanced LEGO Mindstorms series.
2000 LEGO Sets
2000 was a year of transition and innovation for LEGO. The company introduced RoboRiders, Knights’ Kingdom, Life on Mars, Studios, and a Soccer/Football theme while retiring veteran designer Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the minifigure. Star Wars launched its first Ultimate Collector Series sets—the X-wing Fighter (7191) and TIE Interceptor (7181)—establishing LEGO’s adult collector market. BIONICLE debuted in select regions, setting the stage for a major global launch. Recognized as 'Toy of the Century,' the LEGO brick entered the new millennium as both a cultural icon and a growing creative platform.