LEGO Black Thunder
Set #5542 · 1998 · 483 pieces · Substantial build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 5542
- Name
- Black Thunder
- Theme
- Model Team
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 483
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Great for display
About LEGO Black Thunder
LEGO Black Thunder (set #5542) is a detailed build with 483 pieces from the Model Team theme, released in 1998. The Model Team line features large-scale detailed vehicle models for older builders. This is a substantial-level build suitable for ages 10+, with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Finding Instructions
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