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| (...) Arne, The 1x6 and 1x8 bricks from 1955-56 (the first years for printed bricks) both had 3 "sections" underneath (although starting in 1957 the 1x8 bricks had 4 sections underneath). On my bricks (with no "LEGO" on the studs) the middle section (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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gerhard, istok
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gerhard, istok
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) Up until now we have been talking about the rarest Lego printed part as being a brick or panel or slope. Eric Strand brought this one to my attention. At over $731.00 this may not be the rarest printed part, but it sure is the most expensive I (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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gerhard, istok
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| | Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
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| (...) Although I have no problem accepting the CEO's apology, I do agree with Christian about one thing. That is besides the "sorry" from the company, there is no tangible goodwill, as shown with the Maersk Blue controversy. At least with the Maersk (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) Ben, I don't think the 1x2x2 classic style window will be retired any time soon. The reason is the same reason that it is still in production.... a large number of the Legoland Parks Miniland buildings have the 1x2x2 windows in them. I believe (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) As a followup, I too would like these windows available in other colors. When one looks at how many different colors the 2x4 bricks (for example) are now available in... I think I counted somewhere about 38 different colors in Bricklink. And (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) OK, I would love to give some special reason, but I know of none. Ever since the sloped bricks first came out in red (1958) and blue (1960), they have had the textured finish. The simplest explanation I can think of is because most roofs are (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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gerhard, istok
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| I know I've complained before about the lack of a "Window System" in Lego. The last system the 1957-87 classic Lego windows went out of production in 1987, with the exception of the 1x2x2 windows, which are still produced. Mostly my complaints have (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general) !!
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) One area of interest in Lego windows that has come to my attention was the use of decals. There have been some some interesting decals used with the 1x4x5 windows. Bank windows, sheriff's office windows, etc. have come out lately. The most (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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gerhard, istok
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| | Re: Pat Pend Parts (3P)
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| (...) PAT PEND was found on Lego bricks and parts from 1958 until the mid-to-late 1960's. 1958 was the year that TLG introduced the "binding brick" with tubes underneath. There were other patents issued for such things as sloped bricks and Lego (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.parts)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) One other thing I didn't address was the different Lego bricks. I am waiting for a large group of 1949-56 Lego bricks from a Danish seller. I will be studying them for the different types. But here is what I know of so far: 1949 No (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.parts)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) OK, I am not a Technic expert, but I do know about the European gear sets that were produced starting in 1970 had axle pieces that are compatible with Technic today. The #800, #801 and #802 sets were the first of these. I was surprised to not (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) The largest single pane window that I am aware of was the 1x6x5, which had a very limited production in only 4 colors - blue, yellow, brown and gray. Since it was used in the 80's and 90's, the mold is probably retired today. Gary Istok (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) These are relatively unknown to European collectors. They were only ever produced in USA/Canda in 1970-71. I have a pair of these. I use one as a castle courtyard plate (there are no lane markings). This was the first ever plastic roadplate, (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) Now what you need Henry are the Cellulose Acetate colors (1958-63): red (looks red-orange), yellow (a Chiffon yellow), blue (a brighter blue). The CA colors for white, black and gray are so close to the ABS versions, they would be hard to tell (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) Yes those 1x6x5 windows have a glass insert. They are similar to the glass inserts in the 1x4x3 windows that can be opened and closed vertically. I don't know why they have those groves around the perimeter. But it makes them "not compatible" (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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gerhard, istok
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| | Re: different types of bricks in different years?
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| (...) As Clark stated, dating Lego can be very tricky. Old molds were often used at the same time as new molds. TLG rarely discarded them if there was still life left in them. Here is a list that shows major brick changes (between Cellulose Acetate (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.parts)
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gerhard, istok
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| (...) Nice box Steve! Funny, I could swear that it looks just like the #712/#713 (full/empty) 11"x 14 3/4" wooden box sets from 1963-65 or even the #822/#823 (full/empty) wooden box sets from 1966-68. Those were only sold in continental Europe. They (...) (20 years ago, 2-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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gerhard, istok
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