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Re: What sort of LEGO-related printed materials do you collect?
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lugnet.books, lugnet.inst
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Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:57:35 GMT
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In lugnet.books, David Koudys wrote:
> In lugnet.books, Allan Bedford wrote:
> > As part of a project I'm currently working on I have been buying/collecting a
> > few different printed items related to LEGO.
> >
> > Some are just things like old Idea books I never had, or were released when I
> > wasn't actively involved in LEGO. Some are old instructions for sets I don't
> > own. I've also picked up a copy of 'The World of LEGO Toys' by Henry Wiencek.
> >
> > http://makeashorterlink.com/?C347542A9
> I think "The World of LEGO Toys" is an excellent book--I have a hard covered
> edition that's extremely well read--I leave it on my coffee table usually (it's
> a 'coffee table' book) and many guest just pick it up and peruse.
I think I got lucky and picked up a near new condition paperback copy for around
$12 U.S. earlier this year. I see now on Amazon that that same version goes for
around $25. And hardcover versions are down-right pricey! :)
> As well, a long time ago when LEGO Canada was located at the Samsonite factory
> in Stratford, Ontario, I was lucky enough to be invited for a plant tour--at the
> end, they gave me a few brochures and such, which I kept, as well as something
> form the legal department, which discussed LEGO's stringent copyright protection
> issues.
Have you thought about scanning any of those and posting them to Brickshelf?
> I do realize however, thanks to the internet, that much of the paperwork I have
> is redundant--instructions for older sets as well as many of the brochures are
> on-line. Eh, I'll keep 'em anyway.
I think we all should most definitely keep them. For the very reason that they
are online now. There's still nothing quite like reading/seeing something on
real paper. And what I love about getting some old items off eBay or wherever
is the sense of history they bring with them. A really beat-up Idea Book or a
tattered set of instructions has obviously been used and loved for many years.
I'll take that over a mint-condition copy any day.
Regards,
Allan B.
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