Dust
technic • 46 pcs
- Set number
- 8513-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 46
- Released
- 2000
- Theme
- Technic
- Barcode
- 5702012006760
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the Lego Technic Slizer line, also known as Throwbots in the North American market, the Dust figure represents a pivotal experimental period for the brand. This series marked Lego's first attempt to blend complex Technic construction with character-driven themes, utilizing a standardized ball-and-socket joint system that allowed for significant articulation and modular customization. The set was designed to be highly interactive, featuring a projectile-launching arm and a unique aesthetic inspired by planetary environments.
The design of Dust, characterized by its muted earth-toned color palette and rugged appearance, was intended to evoke a wasteland scavenger persona. It was crafted by the internal design team to appeal to a demographic interested in both action figure play and traditional building. Upon release, the series was received as a bold departure from classic Technic sets, ultimately laying the technical and thematic groundwork for the much larger and more commercially successful Bionicle franchise that followed shortly thereafter.
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