10 Rarest LEGO Electronics of all Time

Today, I present the 10 rarest LEGO electronics of all time, which is any electric powered component, except for motors. There have been tons of LEGO electronics, long before the introduction of the LEGO Technic theme! However, which ones are the rarest?
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[@EarthBatTV]

Idea for next video: Top 10 rarest lego wheels!

[@Unbrickme]

Awesome idea!

[@roligalo217]

I was thinking about commenting this lol

[@simtau8364]

Mhhh maybe the wheels from 8457 will be the rarest. Except you count the hailfirering as a wheel 🤔

[@gregdabrat]

Yees

[@gregdabrat]

@Sterling Scott Stupid bot

[@legoallaround]

It’s really interesting the weird things Lego has made that most people don’t know about!

[@Unbrickme]

Which of these electronics is your favorite?

[@blueblocker5207]

camera snd the lighting

[@shawns_Lego]

Fiber optics’s

[@ididweirdthings7810]

They didn’t make me

[@m7mdzuhair9gamer61]

@@blueblocker5207 me too

[@therealquade]

That camera was available in more sets than that. It was available with the 1349 LEGO Studios Steven Spielberg MovieMaker Set. The only difference that I am aware of, is that the blue and grey on the camera are reversed. To the best of my knowledge, it is the same camera, and the only remaining difference is software.

[@harrisonmagic6305]

This is extremely interesting because I have played with my dads old Lego before and he had the space shuttle (with fiber optics) and that control panel.

[@Unbrickme]

That’s awesome! I recently built the space shuttle a review of that set will come out on Thursday or Friday

[@Tom55data]

The original fibre optics (I have the shuttle) were sold at a massive loss - the cost to create this in 1996 was way more expensive than the cost in the set. These days it would be much cheaper to build as LED and the controls are much cheaper to mass produce, but in 1996 it was very special. Have the lego camera - I got it to work on windows XP, but could not get it any more modern OS I have 2 of the code-pilot sets cos the set is so cool. I have the control centre 2 (the T-rex) set. The 4x4 crawler... How sad am I :)

[@gearratio6773]

The electronic components from 8539 should be on this list. Those never reappeared anywhere else.

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah that set is epic!

[@fzr850]

Nah Piece 26047 is better

[@Leeham03]

@@fzr850 i thought you were been serious so I searched the number and now I need to vent

[@fzr850]

@@Leeham03 lol

[@qubex]

I was given the Control Center when it was released in 1990. I was eight. I remember building the plotter and modifying it to have a multiple pen holder, and fantasizing about somehow connecting it to our PC to… erm… well I wanted to falsify my parents’ signatures. :)

[@CarsSimplified]

I have that fiber optic unit from the UFO set! I always wanted to build a V8 that uses the fiber optic cables as spark plug wires, with the light implying combustion (would have to spin at half speed) in the cylinders, but I haven't gotten around to it. Such a cool part, though!

[@pilotbug6100]

8:30 As a rail enthusiast those are emulating whistle commands that real trains use, although off by one. 1 for stop, 2 for forward and 3 for backwards

[@froskus]

I had the Vision Command as a kid :-) For info, this was a Logitech camera.

[@TheOfficialDorianelevator]

also, i am one of the luckiest persons on EARTH. my mom bought me a random remote control train set from lego back when i was 3 and instead of coming with the standard v1 reciver, it came with THE V2 RECIVER. when i finally watched videos of how rare that darn v2 reciver is and that it dident appear in my set, i was like "oh god, i am so lucky" so due to that that means that there was an error in the lego factory and that they sent the WRONG reciver for my set. so thats how i own a v2 reciver.

[@oldhorn420]

That's crazy dude For me I NEVER got any lego rc system since they got discontinued and I never get the chance to get them

[@TheOfficialDorianelevator]

@@oldhorn420 i cant belive i got this sorting error, im probably the only person on earth who got the V2 reciever thanks to a factory sorting error, since that set was meant to come with a V1 reciever, im so lucky dude.

[@adrient3957]

I had the space shuffle for my 11th birthday, back in 1996. And the 8479 bar-code multiset in 1997. Great memories from another century lol.

[@CG-1000-T]

I have four sound sensors that came with a retired Lego nxt set that I got from my school. The set was replaced with Lego ev3s. I have 6 nxts, only 2 are broken, 5 rechargeable battery packs with only one dangerously bloated, a crap load of buttons and ultrasonic sensors, 3 ac chargers, and an unknown amount of USB connectors.

[@leowatley]

i've got that set that's at #6. loved it as a kid. can't wait to move out of my tiny apt. so i can get my childhood lego out of storage.

[@Z_E_B_O]

It's a shame theys never made an Exoforce using the Fiber optic part for a cool weapon. A gatling gun or some weird Laser gun would've been awesome.

[@lemur8111]

I have the Infrared Receiver V2! I got it from the First 4x4 (not the blue one) when I was little

[@justinvandenberg4751]

You can program the RCX on a Windows 10 PC. You just have to use the education version of the software, called Robolab. And the PC needs to be a 32 bit system.

[@legotroid]

I have a 8094 control centre with the technical drawing machine. Bought it secondhand as part of a haul, never built it, as it was missing the Technic pen. The NXT sound sensor is not so rare, however, the temperature sensor is!

[@alext1006]

nice to see the channel growing , congrats on 10k subs!

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much

[@robkennedy3000]

An uncommonly known one is the Lego Control lab interface (CLI) motor Controller

[@DaneH64]

The fiber optic would look so cool on the chiron and sian if they made different colors and just a single fiber

[@CatOnTheCouch]

The fiber optic was an interesting idea but it was way too expensive to produce; the element alone costed more than the entire set, so Lego was selling them at a huge lose. Those costly features played a part in Lego's 2004 (almost) downfall, so now everything is about cost-saving, even in those 'luxury" car sets you will not find any special feature/functions.

[@kjdkekek]

can you make a video about the 10 rarest Lego sets from the 90s?

[@Maxiie_TM]

I think that lego had better electronics and motors in past. Really cool video.

[@chase4083]

they sure were, lego got more simpler when they got more popular

[@Unbrickme]

They definitely had more interesting electronics

[@FrogInALog_]

I didn't even know, I had a NXT sound sensor with me and thought it was just a borken ev3 part, I actually have one of these in front of me now

[@CatOnTheCouch]

Many more unique electronics out there: 1. Cybermaster control unit and touch sensors (2 sets, both are the same except one comes with a carrying case ) 2. Interface A for the school exclusive Dacta/Education line, not for retail (2 sets) 3. Control Lab Serial Interface for Dacta (1 set) 4. Technic Speed Computer (2 sets, only the Technic one is available for retail, the other one is for Dacta/Education) 5. Stop watch from the Competition Racers with Stopwatch set (1 set) 6. USB camera from the Steven Spielberg Moviemaker Set (2 sets) 7. Micro Scout from Droid/Dark Side Developer Kit(s) (2 sets) And there are many more, Golden age Lego did not hold back when it comes to interesting electronics.

[@blomproductions]

7:37 You could actually buy the V2 Receiver. I got it with my 8885 remote when i bought it.

[@DouglasLippi]

In these times Lego was hemorrhaging money. The company's finances were not well-kept, and they almost went bankrupt. These items were part of the reason why. There was no way they were turning a profit on any of the sets containing these items (of which I own most of them ☺️)

[@nicholasgoodfellow5774]

That sound sensor would be great as an emergency power cutoff if it hears gears grinding

[@chrismofer]

2:50 I run ris 2.0 mindstorms on a virtual XP machine and I gotta say, Ive had no issues with it.

[@Unbrickme]

For me, it’s super slow and has a hard time connecting to the rcx

[@igorgrodzki]

the v2 receiver was actually availble on its own on lego.com

[@roligalo217]

Awesome video @Unbrickme

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much

[@thecatpersonuk9962]

I feel like I lucked out today as I got the v1 technic control centre in a bag for £3

[@Alias83PL]

AWESOME, as all your videos. Idea for next episode: comparison number of peaces vs. number of pins used in that model. When you compare it through years you will see something interesting ;)

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you for the wonderful idea. When I analyze this, should I also include half pins, pin/axle pin, and all those?

[@Alias83PL]

@@Unbrickme would be great, but think those what makes majority of parts (black 2L,blue 3L) would do. More interested in seeing amout of pins used throughout years. Also year/number of parts/ number of pins/steps in instruction would be funny.

[@mz00956]

4:45 i actualy have one of those and never knew from what set it was.

[@nievillis]

4:11 We have that, it was one of my dad's or uncle's sets

[@ihatemylyfe1764]

Sound sensors, that’s something I haven’t had the displeasure of using in a while

[@marienvincent9390]

like the mindstorm camera, i have the camera from steven spieldberg set. seem to be the same one but transparent blue and light grey

[@darknessblades]

How about doing the top 10 strangest lego blocks

[@thatguynamedgeorge9218]

I feel like the PF rechargeable battery box is starting to get close to this list. A new copy can get close to 100+ dollars.

[@aronslegogbcs1057]

yea my jaw dropped when i saw the prices on BL i brought a grey clove version of it and it works fine

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah definitely! That piece never appeared in a set, and was only sold separately. Not many people buy electronics separately, so not a lot of rechargeable battery boxes exist

[@iPelaaja1]

I have four out of eight of the pieces 😄The sound sensor, the control centre, the camera and the fibre optic piece (actually 3 of them).

[@Unbrickme]

Nice

[@yohannlopes403]

Is it possible to add a third-party voice command device using API's and all that good stuff?

[@camthesaxman3387]

The fiber optics thing is certainly not common, but the few sets that have it aren't really that rare.

[@GeeWillikersMan]

2:44 Interesting. I have an RCX packed away, is there a third party software or firmware that can make it useable on modern computers?

[@TinkeringJohn]

When I saw the control center, i thought you forgot to include the 8485 Control Centre II set having this. I looked at them both and saw that my 8094 controller is labeled Technic Control Center, and my 8485 controllers are labeled Lego Technic Control Center (I have 2 of this set). I noticed that my sets are spelled Center, not Centre. Do you know if there is any difference in the 8094 and 8485 units (perhaps just a difference in the circuit components used). I could open them up and see.

[@larsvannieuwburg3803]

The pf infrared recirver v2 did also came whit the 60051 i notice awhile using it by building the train so ye its not so special becus this set was sold alot Sorry for the bad engels

[@endlesssumer]

Hi, I'm also just starting out with the Lego KZbin thingy, I've subscribed to you cus I've got your video recommended and I was thinking what would you say about mine, I think u have a bit more experience than me already, thanks and cool video btw, I'd just upgrade the lighting to a softer option

[@glowytheglowbug]

funny thing my robotics coach has like 50 of those sound sensors lmao

[@ronronronronyo8358]

Good video, as always !

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much

[@Beregorn88]

Not even a mention for the NXT gyro sensor? It wasn't part of any set, could only be purchased separately...

[@ZWFigy]

6:57 I have that peace I got it with a train set years ago

[@jaydubb01]

Great video! Some of those components from the old technic sets were really unique. I was looking around KZbin for a top rarest LEGO pieces video similar to your rarest technic pieces video but including all types of sets, and it doesn't seem like there are any. Maybe you would like this idea? :)

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you so much! Your idea seems great!

[@stachuanimator8893]

Wow , i have number 10 , now i know how to use it . Thanks 👍

[@Unbrickme]

No problem! I hope you’re able to make some cool lighting effects with fiber optics

[@mark1188]

Congrats on 10k

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much

[@otherSid098]

I'm been subscribed sense may.

[@grovecitysirens_GCS]

My grandma had a lego dacta set with old motors that spin fast but are weak The battery pack holds 3 d batterys And there is a light brick for it but I haven't found it in a while The motors don't work due to the bad connection of the wire

[@Mizai]

now i know what that first brick was

[@BEHEMOTH20]

I believe the V2 receivers are much more common than you think, I've got at least 3 and I don't own any monster trucks, pretty sure at least a couple came direct from the Lego online store.

[@Unbrickme]

Are you sure they are V2?

[@BEHEMOTH20]

@@Unbrickme Hi mate, completely sure, all three that I've found so far have V2 printed on the bottom under the channel switch.

[@Unbrickme]

Wow very interesting

[@MegaMike1]

Top 10 best rc toys from Lego

[@Unbrickme]

Great idea!

[@aronslegogbcs1057]

out of these, i have the code pilot and control center unit, im surprised the 9v control lab didnt appear here, i have that as well.

[@Unbrickme]

That’s awesome

[@your_local_seagull]

if I got a dollar every time this guy said "no pressure" I would have alot of dollars

[@RetroKlocki]

i have only 2 sets :( of the list . Cool video

[@henribg1]

Amasing content! I like your videos.

[@block7059]

I do have the V2 receiver 😂from the Monstertruck thingy

[@genelomas332]

So if I have 2 of the original Control Centre units, (both in perfect working order, and one retrofitted with a 10v DC power pack to do away with the need for batteries), one given to me, and the other I grabbed off eBay 18 years ago for - and I'm not making this up - just five bucks, does that make me lucky?

[@joannelivingstone6656]

I wonder if the Lego Technic 5206 Speedometer Computer should've got an honorable mention?

[@pidgey5393]

I guess I’m lucky for having the original control center set and I can prove it

[@legofreak5769]

there was a camera that looked just like that in a steven spielberg movie maker set.

[@EarthBatTV]

Lets hit 10.000 subs to this man!

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much!!!

[@TinkeringJohn]

Did you know there was a 9750 computer interface. It came out in 1987 and is labeled Interface 70455. It may have not been available to the public as mine has a label on it stating it once belonged to a school.

[@Unbrickme]

Nice

[@gabriellundmark]

Legendary, brilliant, outstanding, amazing. This guy sure loves his superlatives.

[@Unbrickme]

Honestly I got a comment like this one time and then after I just decided to lean in and purposefully use more of them

[@gabriellundmark]

It’s like a brand now. Great to see passion like this honestly.

[@foxdavion6865]

It was entirely possible to build analogue gear based computers using the 9V system.

[@jamesmorton9664]

Hey so someone has probably already asked this, but. No6 what is the difference between the two control units? They appear identical besides the East West being blue?

[@lukigames-yc5js]

i dont know how brick sience got 5 or 6 of these sound sensors since they are so rare

[@Riverside-ly1ce]

I have that transparent one! (from my dad back then)

[@eidampet4240]

You Can Still buy The nxt sound Sensor on lego web

[@TinkeringJohn]

Not sure if I told you this already, but just to let you know, I subscribed to your channel, but I didn't feel pressured to do it. LOL

[@Unbrickme]

:)

[@revolvingdragon164]

I have the lego fiber optics brick as well as the Rtx2.0

[@mistergum5130]

Omg omg omg. I own #2 ( whistle train thing)

[@STEALT_BLADE]

i seen one vision camera at a local old lego store

[@my3dprintedlife]

I still have my lego usb camera and the sound sensor.

[@Galaxy-oy4nj]

I would argue that the NXT Temperature sensor is rarer than sound sensor

[@Gierownik_Studios]

Wait.. in my school we have a tons of sound sensors

[@Koollii]

I have a v2 reciever but i don`t have one of the two sets it was included, funny

[@Sparky1701]

7 out of 1.0 the last 3 i dont have. multiple copies of most of the others

[@blockstacker5614]

I miss my old NXT brick, it let out the magic smoke...

[@Unbrickme]

sorry to hear that your NXT broke

[@LordOfNihil]

the control center 1 isnt as impressive as people think it is. it can only memorize actions and doesn't have any feedback. it just records your input into memory and plays it back. just having the batteries drained a little more can throw it off. its no longer stock, as i had to clean it up due to battery corrosion (it was left in storage for years with batteries installed), i also installed a barrel jack as the battery contacts are very iffy. the cables and motors also did not fare very well, with cable insulation disintegrating over time and contacts corroding. i was able to restore some of the cables but they are also no longer stock and i also ruined one of the motors trying to restore it. i think i built every model in the set and still have all the pieces. i think my favorite build in the set was the drawing machine (plotter, i don't remember what it was called). you could draw a pattern and copy it several times.

[@Unbrickme]

Despite the drawbacks, i still believe it is awesome, especially considering it came well before the mindstorms system

[@BrixDownUnder]

FINALLY!!!!!!

[@Unbrickme]

:)

[@phillipcoplen8051]

What about the 9688 lego education green energy kit?

[@maticpodobnik]

My uncle has the fiber optics

[@baranobama5375]

I used to have the lego cam.

[@NeoStormer]

Black NXT goes for.... $140........... That's the same price as it retailed for

[@larsassinck3868]

Me when my tire is flat 1:11

[@td5850]

No way my robotics teacher had like 4 sound sensors

[@maxwell_0713_tfol]

I have a v2 receiver I got it when I bought a train controller and a train battery box with it on Amazon

[@ralfk5202]

I have #10, Code Pilot 2x, #6 with original Box and i had No idea That this ist Something Special.

[@Unbrickme]

Epic

[@palit0defosfor072]

omg i had one of this microfones sensors !!!

[@srcuso]

I have a Sound sensor D: havend thought it is rare 😂

[@PabloVivCo]

we should make an whistle control open source project :B

[@Unbrickme]

Awesome idea

[@blueblocker5207]

the v2 transmitter comes in three sets it alsow come in a train set the red train idk wht its called its red passanger train i got that snd i have the v2 reciver

[@peyton_1524]

Top 10 rarest lego sets