The LEGO Dacta Technic theme is a segment of the LEGO Dacta (later rebranded as LEGO Education) line, focusing on the Technic system of LEGO building. These sets are designed for educational contexts, emphasizing principles of mechanics, engineering, and applied science. Through specialized pieces like gears, axles, and beams, the Dacta Technic theme offers a hands-on approach to understanding complex mechanical concepts, making it a resource for classrooms and other educational settings aiming to teach STEM principles.
1998 LEGO Sets
In 1998, LEGO released several new sets and themes, including the LEGO Star Wars theme, which was based on the Star Wars movies and featured models of characters, vehicles, and locations from the films. This theme was extremely popular and helped to boost LEGO's sales and popularity. 1998 was also the year that LEGO introduced the LEGO Mindstorms theme, which was a line of sets that allowed users to build and program robots using LEGO bricks and a computer.