Model Team

Model Team

Years:	1986, 1990-1991, 1993-1999

In 1986, LEGO introduced a theme named Model Team. This theme included vehicle models in a larger scale and with more details, such as steering functionality. The theme focused on visual realism of the models. The logo of Model Team has changed three times in 1990, 1992 and 1999. The set numbers start with a 55XX prefix for a regular set. One promotional set, 2556, was released in 1997 featuring Shell and Ferrari. Model Team was discontinued after 1999. In 2004, the Model Team set 5541 was re-released as set 10151 in the Legends theme.

An item to note: most vehicles in Model Team carry a license started by "MC" or "MT" and then with its set number. Except for the set released in 1986, which has a license plate starting with "MC", the vehicle sets released after 1986 carried a license starting with "MT", which stands for "Model Team".

It is believed that the exclusive sculpture sets introduced since 2000 and the vehicle models in the Creator theme (previously known as Designer Set) introduced since 2003 have replaced Model Team.

Sets[edit | edit source]

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Image	#	Set	Pieces	Figures	Price	Released
	10177	Boeing 787 Dreamliner	1197		$79.99	2006
	2556	Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car	580			1997
	5510	Off Road 4 X 4				1986
	5521	Sea Jet	401		$36.50	1993
	5533	Red Fury	393		$50.00	1999
	5540	Formula 1 Racer	451			1986
	5541	Blue Fury	421			1995
	5542	Black Thunder	483		$39.99	1998
	5550	Custom Rally Van	525			1991
	5561	Big Foot 4 X 4	761		$88.00	1997
	5563	Racing Truck	788			1999
	5571	Giant Truck	1743		$139.99	1996
	5580	Highway Rig	667			1986
	5581	Magic Flash	784		$79.00	1993
	5590	Whirl N' Wheel Super Truck	1063		$79.99	1990
	5591	Mach II Red Bird Rig	1172			1994