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What a nice little car/bike. It looks very fast and fun. Thanks for the video.

Thanks. Yes, it almost looks the same. I don't have this to compare to though. I wan't even aware of this set until now.

Nevermind, I've changed the poll title to a more suitable one.

8207 was released in 1996, contains 86 pieces, and features steering by and a pendular suspension setup for the rear wheels. It cost me about 4$ on BL, and 8$ in retail. This set utilizes the "Technic, Steering Rack Top" to steer. We start by constructing the chassis, then adding the back wheels suspension. The pendular suspension is made of Liftarms 1 x 4 and some axles. Next is the steering. Steering rack fixed, and you get an idea how the rear suspension is set up. Finished suspension. Headlights in place. It looks a bit like a Super Seven to me. Finished the rollcage. Seat added, with a nice LT logo. Finished. The model has a pretty close turning radius due to the short distance between the axles. Imagine this coming up in your rear-view mirror. Size comparison to the 8225, 8815, 8832 and 1972 Thanks for reading. Please comment on anything I should have done differently, and vote on the poll.

The set was introduced in 1998 as part of the microtechnic line. It contains 49 pieces, in which a shock absorber is the only moving part. It features 4 wheels, some stickered slopes, and a shock absorber. On with the build, starting with some thin liftarms. The suspension for the back wheels is added. This model consists of almost exclusively thin liftarms. The steering wheel is next, purely for aesthetic purposes. A 6 axle up front for the wheels. Finished the sides with stickered slopes. The finished model sports a single function, the suspension. Comparison shot with 8208 and 8218. I like these micro sets. Although they don't have a lot of functions, they show the versatility of the Technic parts independent of model size. Thanks for watching. Leave me a comment if you wish. Also, check out Hi-res pics @ my Brickshelf.

8217 was released in 1998 as part of the MicroTechnic line. It consists of 64 pieces, and features a rotating propeller driven by the landing wheels. We begin with the landing wheels. The bent parts were stickered prior to constructing this. The tail assembly has its own sub-assembly part. Funny for a set this size. An axle 6 with a 12T bevel gear will drive the main prop. prop driveshaft added to base. It's clear how the wheels will drive the main propeller. Two sets of landing lights, on for each side. Two white flex axles make out the canopy for this chopper. THe tail also has its own sub-assembly. Another flex axle simulates the rear prop movement. Finished. Questions ? Comments? Feel free to critizise or post other feedback. Thanks for reading. As always, high-res pics are availible @ BrickShelf

This set was introduced in 1998 as part of the microtechnic line. It contains 70 parts, and is the largest set in the series. It features a 1-cylinder engine and working steering. The rear axle is the first to be constructed. Engine cylinder at step 4 Back end finished. Driveshaft added. This model uses only rear-wheel drive with one of the tires, same as the 8048 The seat consists of thin liftarms: The rear mudguards are made of flex axles. Front fork is assembled. Note that the front wheel is not attached in any way. It just rests inside the toggle joints. Finished. It looks like a real trike. Too bad I don't have the 8857

This set was introduced in 1998 as part of the micotechnic team. It contains 53 pieces, and no technical functions whatsoever. We start off by constructing the engine block. It consists of 3 camshaft linked together with 4 axles. This far it just looks like a bunch of liftarms. Back end of bike complete, now all that remains if the fork. Fork complete. This bike looks nice. The only function in this set is that the front fork moves. But it does look really nice, and fits in with the other micro themed vehicles.

Don't get me wrong. I've got all the Technic minifigs, but I gave away the other ones to my employer at the kindergarden

Better buy yourself a Space Shuttle then

8216 Turbo 1 was released in 1997, contains 97 pieces, and cost 10 $ according to brickset. I think I paid 4$ on BrickLink. The instructions spans over 30 pages, and includes A- and B-model plus the optional motorization with the 8720 motor set. A printed piece shows this is the number 1 car to get. The pieces shows why this is a true Technic set. There is even a gear included. Okay, lets go. First we make the rear axle, without suspension. True race cars doesn't need any. Two white beams almost complete the base frame. Those white 1 x 2 tiles is where the steering rack will go. Some reinforcing underneath Flex tubes makes the lines of this car. Steering rack added. Note the black sloped brick representing the seat. The gear for steering, and some mysterious brick in the back. Steering wheel added. the 3 axle that holds it protrudes from the steering rack. I wonder if a 2 axle would be better. A white "Axle connector #5" holds the flex axles at a fixed angle. Together the make out the cockpit of the car. Front bumper finished, with car number on the front wing. The rear wing is next, made of thin liftarms. Finished. Too bad I don't have any minifigs to put in. In comparison with the other race car I own, 8458, it looks a bit out of scale. Big pics availible here Thanks for looking, check out my other reviews, or request one if you like.

This set is great, but should have an engine of some sort. The bonnet looks so empty when you open it up. Thanks for the review.

Great MOC. It looks like it's engineered well with lots of gears. In comparison with the sample model it looks almost the same. Any chance of instructions, and do you have a pic with a scoop on?

8455 because it works flawlessly, has a lot of pneumatics and looks stunningly similar to the real thing. 8043 because it provides hours of fun, and is a challenging build, and because I don't have the dozer(yet...) 8110 because it's the most advanced set to date, with a lot of parts hence a long build. It's the only real sposored Technic set (afaik), and is the one that looks the most like the original. A big plus for including both pneumatics and motors. I only wish the building haven't been so straightforward. 8258 would be fourth, but I only wanted to vote on 3.

This is indeed a very nice truck . You've managed to include lots of details without ruining the overall look. I'm impressed. Did you make anything like this before?

Another vote from me, plus of course a tweet.

Nice review with good pictures. I like the underside shot, it shows the (lack of) details in this small set.

Great review, this seems like a nice entry-level set. Good pictures also, without any distractions. I'm just wondering when it comes to my part of the world. Good luck with the further shopping.

I always buy some spare hoses whenever I buy a new pneumatic set for this reason. It's extremely frustrating to have to halt the building process because the previous owner cut the hoses too short or something.

Fantastic looking car. And it handles so well, you must have out a lot of hours in the LDD an whatnot. Can you make a movie with it driving a cone course of similar, to show off the handling even more?

Impressive work. I especially like the dual links for the steering, as you couldn't have fitted a rack in there. Do the rubber band drive system skip a lot when driving?

Very nice crane. Accurate and beautiful. It's amazing how you managed to put all those functions inside without ruining the exterior. Any chance for a shot from the underside?

Try changing the dials on the remote for a different channel. It worked for me the last time I built it.

I was hoping to skip this set, but now I have to get it. Thanks for the excellent review and nice pictures.

Between 7-30 Euros depending on condition. I paid 9 for mine with box. Heres a link to the price guide http://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?itemType=S&itemNo=8838&itemSeq=1&colorID=0&v=P&priceGroup=Y&prDec=2