LEGO Universal Building Set
Set #8040 · 1984 · 162 pieces · Moderate build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 8040
- Name
- Universal Building Set
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1984
- Pieces
- 162
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Universal Building Set
LEGO Universal Building Set (set #8040) is a mid-sized build with 162 pieces from the Technic theme, released in 1984. The Technic line features mechanically complex models with gears, axles, and motors. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from the 1980s, widely considered LEGO's golden age of original themes.
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