LEGO® Lever Set

Description

Physics you can hold

Levers are among the simplest machines there are, which is exactly why they work so well for learning. This set from the Educational and Dacta range provides parts for trying out pivot, effort and load for yourself. You move a weight, change its distance from the pivot and see immediately how the effort changes. With no minifigures and no fixed storyline, the focus stays on the principle, which is a real advantage in a lesson or for experiments at home.

Yellow, black, red and light grey

The colours do a job: yellow, black, red and light grey make beams, axles and bearings easy to tell apart at a glance. With 22 different parts among 65 pieces, some elements appear several times, which makes sense for lever builds because arms and supports are often needed in pairs. The parts list on this page shows which types come in which colour and quantity, and it helps when you are checking a second-hand or loose lot against the original contents.

Ideas beyond the instructions

What can you make with a lever kit? A seesaw, a set of scales, a catapult arm or a small crane are obvious challenges. The “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria checks which models become possible when this set joins your own bricks. That turns an old learning kit into a building block for personal projects. It is especially interesting alongside gear elements, because levers and gearing combine into simple machines that you can drive by hand.

A piece of educational history

For collectors the set is mainly a record of its time. It shows how technology was taught in classrooms in the nineties: plain, clear in colour and concentrated on a few principles. Because sets like this were widely used in schools, they now turn up second-hand, sometimes with parts missing. If you want a complete copy, the parts list is a practical checklist. And if you simply want mechanical parts for your own constructions, this gives you a modest but useful starting stock.

FAQ

How many pieces are in Lever Set 9612?

It has 65 pieces in 22 different types. There are no minifigures.

What was the set made for?

It comes from the Educational and Dacta programme and was meant to make levers and simple mechanics easy to see in lessons.

Can I build my own models with it?

Yes, for example seesaws or scales. The “What can I build?” tool shows what is possible together with your own bricks.