Random set of the day: Pneumatic Log Loader
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader, released in 1996. It's one of 10 Technic sets produced that year. It contains 327 pieces, and its retail price was US$59.
It's owned by 691 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at BrickLink or eBay.
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Cool--I had (still have) 7040, grand-daddy to this set. I remember the funny whistle sound the two-way valve brick made.
I had this set!!! Lovely!
Me too. It was one of the first to use studless beams, at the front of the cab and arm.
The beginning of the end for 1990s Technic
Ooo, some 'ole Technic!
I always thought old Technic sets looked a little messy with all the loose studs along one end of each beam. While the overall functions were fantastic, it just had a sense of being cluttered that put me off. On the flip side, modern Technic has too *few* studs! We'll never strike a balance will we?
Nice solid tyres
Finally got this one last year. There are some very clever, and possibly unique building techniques in this set, and it really packs a lot in for a set of it's size. It's fun to operate and each function works perfectly. The switches either side of the cab are done so well, the air pump is well supported, the rocking suspension is a really nice touch, and I don't thing I've seen this multi point steering system anywhere else. The only thing that would have made it better would be a Lego log to pick up!