In 1993 LEGO released 9 Dacta sets across 3 subthemes. The largest Dacta set from 1993 was
9365 Community Vehicles with a piece count of 739 and a retail price of $69.00. The current estimated value of all these Dacta sets from this year is about $1,510.97.
Dacta was an original LEGO theme from 1960 to 2003 that deals with all things that can be used with educational facilities, such as DUPLO and TECHNIC. Dacta was later replaced by the LEGO Education theme. Sets in the Dacta product line were exclusively developed for usage in younger aged schools so the sets typically contain a large amount of pieces for playing and learning in groups. The sets were designed to contain a higher number of bricks and elements at a lower cost.
1993 LEGO Sets
In 1993, LEGO navigated a transforming global toy landscape. This year marked the introduction of the LEGO Belville series, which was a departure from traditional sets, targeting a female audience with its detailed figures and scenarios. However, it was also a time of internal reflection for the company, as they realized their production was reaching its molding capacity. The challenge of balancing growing demand with production capabilities, paired with the ever-present need for innovation, set the stage for significant operational changes and expansions in the years that followed.