
In recent years, Technic pieces have begun filtering down into other Lego sets as well, including the BIONICLE sets (which were once sold as part of the Technic line), as well as a great many others. Some sets also come with pneumatic pieces or electric motors. Other special pieces include beams and plates with holes in them, through which the axles could be installed. Technic sets are often characterized by the presence of special pieces, such as gears, axles, and pins. The concept was introduced as the Expert Builder series and originally Technical Sets in 1977, and was renamed Technic in 1982. The purpose of this series is to create more advanced models with more complex technical functions, compared to the simpler brick-building properties of normal Lego.

Lego Technic / ˈ t ɛ k n ɪ k/ is a line of Lego interconnecting plastic rods and parts. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points.
