LEGO® Supplementary Set

Description

An add-on pack, not a model

The name already says what this is: an extension set that does not build a fixed model on its own. It adds further parts to an existing Expert Builder base set, which allow bigger or sturdier constructions. Read the parts list and you can see at once that it mainly supplies material rather than a finished idea, and that the set only really comes into its own in combination with other sets. That also explains why it manages without figures or colour variety and still holds a firm place in the catalogue.

Black and light grey

Just two main colours shape the set: black and light grey. That is a sober, technical look suited to constructions with axles, gears and connectors. With only nine different part types among 87 pieces, each shape appears about ten times on average. That points to building elements you need in larger numbers, such as connectors, beams or axles, when a model has to be really firm and load-bearing. The plain colour scheme also lets any construction look clear and undistracted, which is an advantage for technical models.

Who it is for

An extension set is aimed at builders who have already made something and notice that they lack parts for the next project. It is not a beginner's box. It also interests collectors, because it shows how the early Technic line worked: a base system extended with add-on packs instead of a separate box for every model. The building experience therefore depends heavily on what you already own. For newcomers that means building a base set first and adding this pack later as an extension.

Parts list and your stock

The parts list on this page names each shape with its colour and quantity. That helps when buying a used copy, since single connectors or axles quickly go missing from sets of this kind. With “What can I build?” you can test what your own collection and these parts could make together. That way you find out whether the extension is worth it for your next project before you buy it. Parts from other Technic sets often fit as well, so stocks are easy to mix.

FAQ

How many pieces does Supplementary Set 879-1 have?

It has 87 pieces in only 9 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Can I build a model with it alone?

It is meant as an add-on and mostly shows its use together with other parts. “What can I build?” shows what your collection allows.

Which colours does the set have?

Black and light grey, a plain and technical colour mix.