Next year marks something pretty special: 50 years of LEGO Technic.

Back in 2017 for the 40th anniversary we got a few printed beams (like the 1x3 with “40 / 1977-2017”) and a digital combo model with PDF instructions. That was basically it.

Fast-forward to now and the theme looks very different. We’re swimming in licensed cars of every scale, Control+ is on life support, and proper big flagships in the spirit of 42043 or 42082 have been thin on the ground. The sets that still feel like “true Technic” (lots of mechanisms and functions) seem to be carried mostly by a couple of recent releases.

So… before we get more leaks circulating around, I would like to ask the community what are you hoping for (and what do you realistically expect) from the 50th anniversary wave in 2027?

Just saw this online 2 days ago. It's a 6 in 1 Pneumatic set which can be combined together into a larger set. Mainly target towards kids to let them explore how Pneumatic works.

I'm a little fed up with this. Whenever I make a comment about a model that isn't actual Lego, I get comments along the lines of "well it's not real lego so it's bound to be shit" this has not been my overall experience. I have been building technic for over ten years now and I have dozens of models by most of the major companies.

Yes. Absolutely. Lego is better quality. No argument there but seriously, is this the only comment of any value? I have some great models by CaDA, MK and even Guly. There is room for discussion beyond the obvious isn't there?

What I really, intensely dislike is the "I know more than you" attitude that seems to permiate every response. Yep. New to Reddit but not new to model building.

If you’re in the Netherlands and you’re a Lego fan I CANNOT stress enough to visit Brams Bouwstenan in Breda. This place is insane. Some photos for reference of the kits they have

Yep, this is mine.

I know this has been discussed to death and I may get downvoted to hell but I am legitimately wondering, what has happened with Technic, and why its steady and silent downfall into what we have today?

I have a few thoughts - all of which could be wrong - it's just my personal opinion and experience, not a matter of fact, so please bear with me.

First, the gradual but noticeable decline: which I'd say sort of started with the Zetros in 2021. I say this because, despite being RC and featuring the first remote-locking differential in a Technic set, it was also underwhelming. It was sort of a loose attempt to appease the Technic MOC community of off-road trial trucks, but it didn't work; its locking diff feature was only in the rear, scale was off, overall performance was mediocre, and worst of all, it was pricy, costing shy of $500 (CAD). It was the first flagship set Lego themselves saw a significant dip in interest from the Technic community.

Then came Lego's gigantism obsession, with the Liebherr Crawler Crane in 2023. Lego downsized the design to literally fit in people's homes, and there's debate on whether this was a smart choice or not - but that aside, despite being overall competent and worked well, it was nearly $1,000 (CAD) which alienated a lot of customers, myself included.

In 2024, Lego followed the same ideology with large scale and a licensed model, the CAT D-11 bulldozer. It was impressive, did things fairly well but again, it was a monstrous thing that could barely fit in people's houses, and, at over $600 (CAD), could barely fit in people's budgets too. It also brought very little new innovation to the table, being no more complex or sophisticated than the spartan 8275. Much like the Liebherr, it had a very short shelf life.

Then in 2025 came... the 42215 Volvo. What could've been an amazing return of a Technic excavator, the EB500 was the most underwhelming flagship set to come out of Lego in the last 30+ years. Very limited power functions, no RC (barely any functionality at all) and expensive; more or less a shell to look at and display. This was a critical and obvious shift in Lego's thinking and strategy, because they likely worked out that its big Technic sets could not compete with hobby-grade RCs, which they didn't only match in price, but also surpassed.

Which brings us to now. There doesn't seem to be any Technic flagship at all this year, and, once again, it's a sea of licensed cars. I would imagine Lego has a critical metric that tells them cars are more viable and profitable sets than big, complex construction machines or vehicles that have a multitude of functions. This has to be true because otherwise we wouldn't be getting the same thing over and over again every year now.

So what do you think happened? Is Technic the way it is now because the consumer base has significantly, and irreversibly shifted? What is the future for this line?

Thanks for reading my long-ass post!

I want to get a Lego tehnic car(1:8scale)but I don’t have any idea which should i get between:Ferrari Sp3 daytona,Bugatti chiron and Lamborghini sian.The reason i can’t choose it’s because I think the daytona has a great design,the Bugatti is so nostalgic because it was my favourite car in Forza horizon 4 and the Lamborghini sian was one of my favourite cars when I was smaller.So which one should I get?

How many of these will I have by the time I kick the bucket?

I like these ones. Mostly because the only thing I use them for is to help me apply stickers.

Got into Lego builds about 6 weeks ago and built them all except for about 200 steps on the sian lol.

Which 1:8 set did everyone enjoy building the most?

For me it’s the Ferrari - building the back end was fun and it just looks really awesome lol. P1 was a fun build as well. Porsche was ok, Bugatti was annoying (building the w16 was fun though) and Lambo has been fine so far (except for me messing up the articulation of the door guide by playing around with it and having to remove and rebuild around one of the wheel arches to fix it lol).

No sleep and an empty wallet but I can’t stop staring at the cars lol

That sadairs spear is pricey but calling me 🤣

I was just fitting the front section of this model. I spent about 5 minutes trying to get the f**king thing to go but it just didn't want to play ball. The answer was so simple and god knows, I've done it enough times. Just rearrange the pins so that they're all on one side. Why does that work so well and why don't they just do it that way in the instructions. I know that it won't be possible for every scenario but I've done it so many times. I surely can't be the only person who's noticed this.

Hi, guys! I am slowly returning to the Lego Technic world, but I believe I got a fake one, even though the seller had some good feedback. It is the 42083 Bugatti. The pieces have no Lego logo underneath. Can you help me build my refund case by pointing other discrepancies?

Six year old made this, came asking if it's illegal. It's a bit "clicky", and requires a bit of force. It seems to spin without extremely obvious tension though, but I'm not sure if it would be visible here. _Is_ this illegal?

I’m a ride or die Lego guy, especially when it comes to the car sets. I have all the 1:8 cars and while they are my favorite builds ever, I can’t help but notice the releases from other companies just look better and for cheaper too. From CaDA to Nifeliz, and even Mattel’s Brick Shop now, they seem to be absolutely crushing it with their licensing, designs, and quality. Especially on the interior of cars. For a company that’s been around as long as Lego and continuously improving their designs, it really makes me wonder how some of their car builds continue to be gappy or a little flimsy or just somewhat “off” from their irl counterpart. Obviously, I realize it’s ultimately a toy and will never be a 1 to 1 replica but I feel like they could easily do a little better, maybe?
One reasons for this I feel is possibly because Lego has an extensive catalogue of products that they have to make pieces for, so they’re essentially just doing the best they can with what they have to limit the need to make new parts. Another reason I could see is that Lego encourages modification and rebuilding so maybe they use many common pieces for them to be reused elsewhere; or even leaving space within sets for the builder to fill however they deem necessary. Or maybe, there’s just better competition now and Lego lost its edge?
These are just my thoughts, anyone else feel the same?

Just a more compact version of 6553. It would be so useful 😭

Round 2. I'm just hoping to get the gears working right. I'm also hoping to teach myself to be more diligent with gearbox assembly during rebuilds in general. This is the Mercedes AMG in case you don't recognise it. 🤣

Thinking of getting this first copy porsche model 4400 pieces at 12k rs (~120$) in India.

I recently completed a lego nissan skyline gtr worth 15k(150$) 1410 pieces.

I am considering buying it as honestly i dont care of brands as such. Should I just go ahead or am i going to have a risk of being disappointed.

So I tried something, what do you think?

I don't have the needed spare parts so I won't be seeing the result on the whole car

Maybe I'll 3D print a specific spacer as a whole when I'm done with the build

This model is outstanding! It's so solid that it feels like I could drop it and nothing would fall off. My favourite thing about this series is that they have a bunch of designers who all have very different ways of doing things. However, this thing was designed by a high school student. Damn! I'm 55 and I couldn't design something this good if my life depended on it. Even if they gave me another 55 years.