This week I review a set that was perhaps the basis of the Tarakava.

8257 Cyber Strikers

Description: Released in 1998 as a part of the Technic Competition line, retail price was about $30 US dollars. Today can be found MISB for about 50 bucks. Containing 367 parts and 2 minifigs(technic), the set featured some vibrant colors. Clearly, this was the dawn of what would become the Tarakava. The action function is nearly identical, as are the tread and handle designs. What is different is the angle of the extending strike, it is a downward angle aimed at the circular target. There was also a sticker sheet included in the set, adding to the collect-ability of it.

My Take: I will soon have this set as I ordered it MISB. When I came across it in the store years ago I instead bought a Muaka/Kane-Ra set. While I do not regret that I do regret not coming back for this set. It looks to have alot of neat parts in teal and purple, not to mention the unique technic minifigs. It also appears to be fun once built, once you strike the target the pilot is ejected from his seat! All in all this is one of those sets that are low on price but big on play-ability and parts. Until next week.