1996 i was 12 Years old, when i bought this baby from my collected christmas, birthday and pocket money. And right in this moment, 22 years later its still standing right beside my computer and looks like i bought it yesterday. I had many Lego (especially technic) before and after the Black Cat, but this will ever be my favorite Lego Set of all times.
You know that back in teh day lego cared more about trees? Because now they have too Manny pages got the instructions and not even (instructions for) a B model
I love how most of the Model Team sets still look perfectly at home amongst today's most detailed of models. This line was huge when I was about 8-9 years old (early 90s) - I think by the time I was 10 in 1995, they were already on the way out. These sets were some of the defining sets of my childhood. Plus, unlike the modern detailed Creator sets, these sets actually had steering!
I build on the carpet too, but only open each new bag when I need it. I'm glad I started building Lego sets after they instructions simplified, though.
I feel your pain bro. I stared at LEGO City catalogs to get those PF trains...I begged my mom and dad to get me it...and it didn't work. But as I grown older I realized I was being selfish and begging to my parents was rude.
The studded beams, old gray color, well executed details, and thought provoking instructions are like a trip back in time! Lego building at its finest!
I remember that my uncle had that truck back when i was a kid. He never let me play with it and now i´m actually thinking of buying my own. :D I´ve long forgotten this truck, thanks for bringing this memory back!
This is still what I consider one of the best Lego sets ever released, they truly are not like this today. I miss sets like these. As for reviewing older sets, I enjoy a look back at what I consider to be the gold years of Lego. Before they had licensed products, and had to find ways to give their customer what they asked for, without causing legal issues. One thing that I think might be a neat comparison, is if you built a modern version to see what the set would look like if it was released today.
Beautifull set, I used to have it as a kid. It took my father and me a lot of time to complete it. Even the 2nd truck that was possible to be made was pretty impressive. Thanks for this recap!
A genius review! Such a nostaalgie! I was playing such 5571 the whole childhood! Looking review with tears in my eyes! I wish my 20 years were the same high-qulity as in the review! Thanks a lot dear Sariel!
I'd like to see more classic reviews! There are dozens reviews of new sets, but it's hard to find information about old sets like this one. You are awesome!
I love the classic reviews! I have the Red Bird truck/trailer/plane set at home that really needs to be restored, but it is still one of my favorite sets!
Holy cow yes more reviews like this!! I work at a 3rd Party Lego Store and most the new sets offer no where NEAR the amazing details and play value of classic sets!! It's pricey to collect them though... Well worth it!! 😁 also, fun fact: single rear tires, or "Super Singles" are actually gaining popularity in tractor trailers. They're more fuel efficient and offer the same, if not more utility than a "Dually" layout. Some problems with "Super Singles", though, are the lack of easy availability and flat tires run a bigger risk. This model, however, is still inaccurate with its single narrow tire layout as you pointed out. It's still an epic set!! Old gray looks amazing when well kept, and even better with the black and red!!
I still have 5540 and 5580 assembled from when I first built them 30 years ago. Only two sets from my childhood I can say that about. 5571 was a big improvement over 5580 but I was into my dark ages by then.
I used to have one of these, but it was disassembled and not all the details succeeded to survive these years. Now i am trying to rebuild it ordering details from bricklink. Thank you for the review and for the love you have put in it!
I have this set, received it as a 10 year old, and still love it. I actually just found it, mostly intact, last week in a storage bin. Some of the grey is definitely yellowed, but it is going to look awesome in my office!
:) Just like me. But i had it always displayed in my room. Unfotunally, i DID use it for playing, i had to rebuy the sweet little BlackCat. Now i have to look after the grey colour and how much chrome is missing...
Loved this review - I think it's a great idea to review some classics from the 80s, 90s etc. for us "old timers" :) Given the price of this model, it'd probably be more satisfying to spend a similar amount on new parts from bricklink and design a better, more up-to-date version of the truck. Based on current selling prices (around £200 in UK) it averages out at more than 10 pence per element, which is very high. Definitely one for the serious collectors!
I still have to this day 5580, modified slightly but I feel this black cat model fell short, 5580 had the dual wheels on rear and a form of oscillating rear axles, this set being much larger should have allowed for these features and a simple drive train with working pistons,
Been waiting for this review since 1997 :| Thank you for getting the set, and putting up the video of it, I've been looking to get one for so long but always end up buying some kind of train or another instead. It's good you found one with the inner tray and box in one piece. Awesome review overall, and yes, of course we'd love to see more of this stuff. It's what we all remember from when we were kids. If you want some kind of recommendation, you can try getting a 5591, and if it's just old LEGO in general, not just the Model Team ones, you can try your hand at a 6597 or a 6339. Good luck, and happy building!
Very nice video! My uncle also owns some of the model team sets (5510, 5540, 5550, 5580 and 5590) and he was kind enough to let me take them apart and rebuild them when i was just 5 or 6 years old (in supervision of an adult of course) ^^ I enjoyed building them very much and to this day i think these models are just beautiful to display.
Ile ja się nawzdychałem do tego zestawu w dzieciństwie, zawsze zachwycał mnie jego wielki rozmiar i nieporównywalny z żadnym innym zestawem LEGO poziom detali. Cieszę się że nagrałeś o nim materiał, mam nadzieję że będzie nam też dane obejrzeć film o konstrukcji alternatywnej. Widzę też że nie tylko mnie drażnią nowe instrukcje LEGO traktujące ludzi jak ćwierć mózgów.W sumie nie rozumiem czemu umieściłeś instrukcję jako wadę w podsumowaniu, dla mnie jest to wyraźna zaleta. Dziękuję za ten materiał i pozdrawiam.
2:40 some modern Creator Expert sets are like this I think, I know Big Ben has a couple pages with lots of pieces. Also had no idea technic used to be called System
I wish Model Team would come back so they could make some kick ass supercars!!! Sariel don't take it apart! save the glory!!! put it on display! those are valuable rare pieces!
Great review! Yes, I'd like to see more reviews like this one and I think not only me. And also it would be nice to see a review for B model. Aesthetic perfection:) Thanks!
Beautiful set. Pure LEGO parts. And it still looks amazing! This is what I like instead of modeling parts for todays sets. But to be honest some parts as steering wheel or wiperd should be produced especially for this set. Great job Sariel! As always :)
Świetna recenzja, mimo tego że właśnie taki stoi u mnie na półce to z przyjemnością obejrzałem cały filmik. Więcej recenzji starszych zestawów jak najbardziej mile widziane!
I really like this old set review. It must be somewhat expensive. There is no comparison of the detail this thing includes, even with a larger modern set! I hope LEGO realizes this and will change their building habits. Hey what is your all time favorite LEGO set, Technic or non-Technic?
I got the black cat in a lot for 65euro, incomplete and without box op instuctions but I managed to get the missing/broken pieces together for arround 50euro.
I see the more demanding instructions actually as an advantage. But looking at your comments I get the impression that you agree with me on that one. :)
Unfortunately this came out 3 years before I did, so I never really had a chance to pick one up :/ one day I'll buy a used one though. Personally, this is really what I'd like Lego to release in their kits. I couldn't honestly care less for most of the new Technic kits being released right now... Great review Sariel!
This was a really neat review and I wouldn't mind getting some more reviews on older, unique Lego sets! Sidenote: how much did you actually pay for this?:0
Great review. I really like these retro ones. I hope you will also review that white model team truck. One thing that I wanted to see in the review but unfortunately was not part of it was to see full selection of chrome colored peaces. I usually never know which ones are custom and which ones are original in some peoples mocks. You sometimes also use chrome peaces in you mocks, do you use only official ones or allow for custom chromed?
there was a model team before... a white-red truck with a flatbed carrying a plane... and a technic model called "super car", an all black car with white wheels and a bit of blue interior... i don't remember the model codes though, sorry. i wonder if those models are still available...
+Szymek Wasiak The Star Wars license required Lego to alter light gray and dark gray colors to better match the look of SW vehicles, which as you know are mostly gray.
hey, me and my brother own the Model Team Ferrari 2556 and we picked it up for 2 dollars. came with the box, all the stickers on the sheet still and the car was built only once. FOR the truck, you said the rear wheels are supposed to have 2 wheels apiece, however, there are some trucks that use SUPER SINGLES as they are called. we own a semi with this type of wheels, but i don't think that they were popular back then. maybe lego invented them and truck companies copied lego :D
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1996 i was 12 Years old, when i bought this baby from my collected christmas, birthday and pocket money. And right in this moment, 22 years later its still standing right beside my computer and looks like i bought it yesterday.
I had many Lego (especially technic) before and after the Black Cat, but this will ever be my favorite Lego Set of all times.
It's astonishing how detailed it is! Modern constructions are mostly filled with air only...
+qkhuve Especially with Bionicle.
You know that back in teh day lego cared more about trees? Because now they have too Manny pages got the instructions and not even (instructions for) a B model
I love how most of the Model Team sets still look perfectly at home amongst today's most detailed of models. This line was huge when I was about 8-9 years old (early 90s) - I think by the time I was 10 in 1995, they were already on the way out. These sets were some of the defining sets of my childhood. Plus, unlike the modern detailed Creator sets, these sets actually had steering!
"modern nonsense about how building on the carpet is bad and how opening bags in wrong order will kill you" That was hilarious. And true. Now I'm sad.
i build on carpets and mix the bags and i havent died yet! i have only had several cancers.
EpicDestroyer 667 I build on carpet, but how I'll build is I'll open the instructions, then open each bag when I need to.
I build on the carpet too, but only open each new bag when I need it. I'm glad I started building Lego sets after they instructions simplified, though.
It used to be my dream... a dream that never come true:(
Same story. I used to stare at it for hours in the catalogue. Never got it, too.
same
Same
I feel your pain bro. I stared at LEGO City catalogs to get those PF trains...I begged my mom and dad to get me it...and it didn't work. But as I grown older I realized I was being selfish and begging to my parents was rude.
The studded beams, old gray color, well executed details, and thought provoking instructions are like a trip back in time! Lego building at its finest!
"how opening bags in wrong order will kill you" i lost it for a moment there xD
Happy 20th Anniversary of the Black Cat!
I remember that my uncle had that truck back when i was a kid. He never let me play with it and now i´m actually thinking of buying my own. :D I´ve long forgotten this truck, thanks for bringing this memory back!
This is still what I consider one of the best Lego sets ever released, they truly are not like this today. I miss sets like these.
As for reviewing older sets, I enjoy a look back at what I consider to be the gold years of Lego. Before they had licensed products, and had to find ways to give their customer what they asked for, without causing legal issues.
One thing that I think might be a neat comparison, is if you built a modern version to see what the set would look like if it was released today.
Beautifull set, I used to have it as a kid. It took my father and me a lot of time to complete it. Even the 2nd truck that was possible to be made was pretty impressive. Thanks for this recap!
A genius review! Such a nostaalgie! I was playing such 5571 the whole childhood! Looking review with tears in my eyes! I wish my 20 years were the same high-qulity as in the review!
Thanks a lot dear Sariel!
A true piece of art, one of the lego sets that will be remembered.
Then I see sets like this one, I am overwhelmed by nostalgy. Nothing is better than olds.
More rewiews like this! : )
some semi trucks here in America have single tires on the rear axles.
+Dylan Snyder Interesting. I've never seen any. Which state do you live in?
Joseph G iowa
+Joseph G Dylan is referring to the single, super-wide tires that can be used in lieu of the dualies. Some trailers jave them, too. 50 state legal.
Oh wow, OK, that must look really cool. I probably wouldn't recognize them if I saw them though.... :D
+Joseph G yeah there known as "super singles" one tire rim combo the size of duelies
Outstanding review! Thank you very much! I'm a 33 year old AFOL and I am a great fan of LEGO of 1993-1997
I'd like to see more classic reviews! There are dozens reviews of new sets, but it's hard to find information about old sets like this one. You are awesome!
At least 5 minutes worth of building... and you are still on the first page. God bless the 90s!
Beautiful set, i bought an 8868 and a 8880 a couple of years ago, those vintage sets are awesome.
I've lusted for a Model Team set back in the day, salivating over their pictures in the 90s catalogues :)
I love the classic reviews! I have the Red Bird truck/trailer/plane set at home that really needs to be restored, but it is still one of my favorite sets!
What a classic. I wanted one of these so badly as a kid. Thanks for the nostalgic memories of Lego of yesteryear.
Holy cow yes more reviews like this!! I work at a 3rd Party Lego Store and most the new sets offer no where NEAR the amazing details and play value of classic sets!! It's pricey to collect them though... Well worth it!! 😁 also, fun fact: single rear tires, or "Super Singles" are actually gaining popularity in tractor trailers. They're more fuel efficient and offer the same, if not more utility than a "Dually" layout. Some problems with "Super Singles", though, are the lack of easy availability and flat tires run a bigger risk. This model, however, is still inaccurate with its single narrow tire layout as you pointed out. It's still an epic set!! Old gray looks amazing when well kept, and even better with the black and red!!
I still have 5540 and 5580 assembled from when I first built them 30 years ago. Only two sets from my childhood I can say that about. 5571 was a big improvement over 5580 but I was into my dark ages by then.
I used to have one of these, but it was disassembled and not all the details succeeded to survive these years. Now i am trying to rebuild it ordering details from bricklink. Thank you for the review and for the love you have put in it!
I have this set, received it as a 10 year old, and still love it. I actually just found it, mostly intact, last week in a storage bin. Some of the grey is definitely yellowed, but it is going to look awesome in my office!
:) Just like me. But i had it always displayed in my room. Unfotunally, i DID use it for playing, i had to rebuy the sweet little BlackCat. Now i have to look after the grey colour and how much chrome is missing...
Loved this review - I think it's a great idea to review some classics from the 80s, 90s etc. for us "old timers" :)
Given the price of this model, it'd probably be more satisfying to spend a similar amount on new parts from bricklink and design a better, more up-to-date version of the truck. Based on current selling prices (around £200 in UK) it averages out at more than 10 pence per element, which is very high. Definitely one for the serious collectors!
Fantastic set, I wish they made more new ones with that realistic look
It's amazing! I like this set very much, when I was a child it was a dream! Perfect ))) thanks))
I, for one, would love to see more reviews like this.
yes plz! classic models look pretty cool
"(...) without the modern nonsense about how building on the carpet is bad (...)" - that was a good one! :-)
I still have to this day 5580, modified slightly but I feel this black cat model fell short, 5580 had the dual wheels on rear and a form of oscillating rear axles, this set being much larger should have allowed for these features and a simple drive train with working pistons,
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BenGi551. that's right we should make Lego great again. that's what I was talking about!😀
great piece!
I agree with you for the instructions,
we really needed to focus when building back then.
I miss those types of boxes too.
Been waiting for this review since 1997 :| Thank you for getting the set, and putting up the video of it, I've been looking to get one for so long but always end up buying some kind of train or another instead. It's good you found one with the inner tray and box in one piece. Awesome review overall, and yes, of course we'd love to see more of this stuff. It's what we all remember from when we were kids. If you want some kind of recommendation, you can try getting a 5591, and if it's just old LEGO in general, not just the Model Team ones, you can try your hand at a 6597 or a 6339. Good luck, and happy building!
It’s headlights look awesome!
Very nice video! My uncle also owns some of the model team sets (5510, 5540, 5550, 5580 and 5590) and he was kind enough to let me take them apart and rebuild them when i was just 5 or 6 years old (in supervision of an adult of course) ^^ I enjoyed building them very much and to this day i think these models are just beautiful to display.
yes, I would love to see more classic lego reviews. May I suggest my all time favorite? The 8880 super car!
I have that one ! It is extremely cool, but I will destroy it because I need to make a big moc
Fantastic set! I really like the hamster test!
Ile ja się nawzdychałem do tego zestawu w dzieciństwie, zawsze zachwycał mnie jego wielki rozmiar i nieporównywalny z żadnym innym zestawem LEGO poziom detali. Cieszę się że nagrałeś o nim materiał, mam nadzieję że będzie nam też dane obejrzeć film o konstrukcji alternatywnej.
Widzę też że nie tylko mnie drażnią nowe instrukcje LEGO traktujące ludzi jak ćwierć mózgów.W sumie nie rozumiem czemu umieściłeś instrukcję jako wadę w podsumowaniu, dla mnie jest to wyraźna zaleta.
Dziękuję za ten materiał i pozdrawiam.
I'm a big fan of this set, thank you for making this video!
I'd love to see you tackle more Model Team sets!
Got some of the old instructions and the sets to them aswell... Memories of good times in paper!
I honestly thought this was a new set at first...
Because it’s nice-designed and still isn’t out of date
2:40 some modern Creator Expert sets are like this I think, I know Big Ben has a couple pages with lots of pieces. Also had no idea technic used to be called System
It didn't. It says there's a pneumatic system included.
Loved this review and would love to see more reviews of old (pre-youtube) models!
I wish Model Team would come back so they could make some kick ass supercars!!! Sariel don't take it apart! save the glory!!! put it on display! those are valuable rare pieces!
+Ganse Chower Display is where it went :)
Ah. Good! Its too beautiful to dissasemble.
such a nice set. I wish I had it as a kid.
I own some classic LEGO as well. You just can't compare it to the modern sets. I'd love to see more classic reviews! : )
Great review! Yes, I'd like to see more reviews like this one and I think not only me. And also it would be nice to see a review for B model. Aesthetic perfection:) Thanks!
I like these videos of old and classic models
Beautiful set. Pure LEGO parts. And it still looks amazing! This is what I like instead of modeling parts for todays sets. But to be honest some parts as steering wheel or wiperd should be produced especially for this set.
Great job Sariel! As always :)
i think this set is amazing and I want it for Christmas
Like the way you reviewing. To me it is pleasure to watch lots of different kind of lego model so I like this kind of review.
Great job! Nice to see a review of a classic.
A true classic!
Świetna recenzja, mimo tego że właśnie taki stoi u mnie na półce to z przyjemnością obejrzałem cały filmik. Więcej recenzji starszych zestawów jak najbardziej mile widziane!
Wow! This is iconic!
I would like to see more reviews of classic lego sets.
Do more model team sets! And old technic ones, like the space shuttle.
I really like this old set review. It must be somewhat expensive. There is no comparison of the detail this thing includes, even with a larger modern set! I hope LEGO realizes this and will change their building habits.
Hey what is your all time favorite LEGO set, Technic or non-Technic?
This is a compliment btw, but the backing music sounds like the menus for Gran Tourismo 6 :-) Very calming!
I want one
Great Work Sariel!
In some aspects (such as color), it reminds me of your wrecker tow trucks. They had as much detail as this truck, too.
+Aidan Ames Thanks, that's flattering :)
Pamiętam go z katalogu Lego. Ile to czasu spędziłem wzdychając patrząc na to wszystko co tam było prezentowane...
It is pretty awesome by today's creator/uc standards and super awesome by '96's creator/model team standards.
I got the black cat in a lot for 65euro, incomplete and without box op instuctions but I managed to get the missing/broken pieces together for arround 50euro.
I like theese classic reviews !
Fantástico!!! Tem como você fazer um review do Lego 8285? Ou do 8258?
+Fran Enderle 8258 and 8285 are barely a few years old, I wouldn't consider them classics yet.
Some of the older technic models were really cool
Would Love to see a review of Lego Technic 8868 😊
luv the vid, just to mention, I think the p.1000 landkruizer will be a huge hit!!!!
I see the more demanding instructions actually as an advantage. But looking at your comments I get the impression that you agree with me on that one. :)
king of lego
I really wish there will be a Legacy Version this year!
yes! more lego classics reviews please!
we need more of such reviews...8880 next pls??
Unfortunately this came out 3 years before I did, so I never really had a chance to pick one up :/ one day I'll buy a used one though.
Personally, this is really what I'd like Lego to release in their kits. I couldn't honestly care less for most of the new Technic kits being released right now...
Great review Sariel!
my slight nit pick against this set is its steering wheel, everything is perfect for me exept for its wheels
This set was released before I was born!
This was a really neat review and I wouldn't mind getting some more reviews on older, unique Lego sets! Sidenote: how much did you actually pay for this?:0
+Ragland Around $400, it was a bargain.
That's a lot of money, but it's also a very nice set ;)
+Sariel;s LEGO® Workshop please do more of these kinds of reviews on older sets
+Ragland Yes! More reviews like this; they're really cool.
It would be unfair to today's sets that truck is awesome
W miarę możliwości oczywiście, wincej! Super!
Great review. I really like these retro ones. I hope you will also review that white model team truck.
One thing that I wanted to see in the review but unfortunately was not part of it was to see full selection of chrome colored peaces. I usually never know which ones are custom and which ones are original in some peoples mocks. You sometimes also use chrome peaces in you mocks, do you use only official ones or allow for custom chromed?
Amazing! I'd love to see more trucks :)
Try to find all of them! all model team Sets! or at lest get more!
This looks like a pretty nice build! Also cool review :D
That's a bad ass truck
Oooohhh I had this one
Możesz coś więcej powiedzieć na temat zmiany tego koloru jasno-siwego? 4:27
+Jarulek Co dokładnie chcesz wiedzieć?
+Sariel's LEGO® Workshop About the Sbricks, what is better, 1 Sbrick or 2 Ir Receivers V2?
AlanGamer500 Define "better". They're very different, each has pros and cons.
+Sariel's LEGO® Workshop Can you say me the Pros of both?
AlanGamer500 SBrick has range, IR receivers have remotes with tactile feedback. Why don't you watch my SBrick video test?
Yes! More of this :D
If it came out today, it would need a DEF tank added! 👍
there was a model team before... a white-red truck with a flatbed carrying a plane...
and a technic model called "super car", an all black car with white wheels and a bit of blue interior... i don't remember the model codes though, sorry.
i wonder if those models are still available...
+Jep Sabado Everything is available second-hand if you have enough money. I'm sure you've heard of eBay.
Даёшь больше обзоров на легенды!
MORE OF THESE!
Yes review more old sets
Can you tell us more about what the change to bluish-grey had to do with the Star Wars license? I can't seem to find any articles about it.
+Szymek Wasiak The Star Wars license required Lego to alter light gray and dark gray colors to better match the look of SW vehicles, which as you know are mostly gray.
hey, me and my brother own the Model Team Ferrari 2556 and we picked it up for 2 dollars. came with the box, all the stickers on the sheet still and the car was built only once.
FOR the truck, you said the rear wheels are supposed to have 2 wheels apiece, however, there are some trucks that use SUPER SINGLES as they are called. we own a semi with this type of wheels, but i don't think that they were popular back then. maybe lego invented them and truck companies copied lego :D
I miss the old Lego style so much