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  Re: Samsonite Info
 
Paul, I share your enthusiam when opening Samsonite packages. I am a fan of Lego history. I'll try to shed some light on a few of the items you mention. (...) I've got some of the Samsonite sets pictured on Brickshelf. Here's the page: (URL) also (...) (23 years ago, 3-Feb-02, to lugnet.year.1971, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Wonderful vintage [Samsonite 1971] LEGO just arrived -- what a treat!
 
Paul Klenk wrote in message ... (...) the (...) I (...) Yes, I have a pile of these from my childhood. (...) Take a look at Gary Istok's "History of Lego" series... (URL) down and you'll find several articles on old plates, including these "waffle (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.year.1971, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Wonderful vintage [Samsonite 1971] LEGO just arrived -- what a treat!
 
(SORRY, NO PHOTOS AT THIS TIME!) I just received a box of vintage LEGO which I purchased on eBay. It is set 120, the Samsonite Gift Set from ca. 1971. Some great pieces in it, and the box is to die for! Before I continue, I should point out a few (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.year.1971, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: P/N 4865 & 30010
 
(...) Ah, were it that easy. :-) I have two white 30010's from a 6595 Surf Shack set that are embossed "30010". In general, I've only seen them in transparent light blue, however. -- joshua (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Variant Pieces or Sloppy Printing?
 
As I was looking through my new <set:4704 Winged Keys> I immediately noticed that the Hogwarts' uniforms were different for the different characters. One has a red stripe on the tie on the left, and the other has the stripe on the right.[1] Okay, (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.harrypotter)
 
  Re: P/N 4865 & 30010
 
(...) of 6), it was mentioned that TLG would use both numbers for "awhile". No reason was known. Other such pairs: 2507/30058 4346/30059 4345/30060 3960/30065 2408/30097 -- joshua -- joshua (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: P/N 4865 & 30010
 
Jason Spears wrote in message ... (...) panels. These are both in the Brickbay catalog, only 4215 is in Partsref, but both are in Peeron: (URL) Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Annual SYSTEM Creativity Contest: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: P/N 4865 & 30010
 
(...) only for transparent parts), and hence uses different part numbers. Peeron uses TLC part numbers when available, even when it isn't helpful. This is why (as Larry P will tell you) it's dangerous to use primary keys with external meaning---if (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  P/N 4865 & 30010
 
What's the differance between these two parts? (URL) Spears Michlug - (URL) Page - (URL) Store - (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
Joshua Delahunty wrote: <snipped. (...) Although my instruction sheet for 6698 does show a sunroof without ridges being used, I have a ridged one in my copy of the set. I can't help with 6377 as that set was never made available in New Zealand. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
(...) Well, it certainly wasn't ever blue. I'd wonder if it was more trans-blue or trans-lt-blue. Being the latter, perhaps my 6377 entry is off, too. BTW, another cool trivia point about 6698 (if I'm not mistaken...) it's got sunroof glass without (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
(...) The correct number for this part is 4866 (as taken from my copy of set 6698) and it is trans light blue for this set. Grahame (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
(...) Follow-up: I realized last night that I had reconstructed my copy of set 6698 from a lot of used, mixed parts & instructions I bought. So anything I found wouldn't be conclusive. I looked anyway, but couldn't find the set (my closet is a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
(...) Are you saying the part file: 4688.DAT Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 & 1/3 with 6 Studs on Top is incorrect, and should be renumbered to 4866.dat? (...) I think you've got a mistake here - it should be Trans-Lt-Blue. I'll try to remember to dig out my (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Windscreen Weirdness
 
(...) Partsref is wrong. Your set is (obviously) right. 4866 4x3 Sloping Windshield, 1H Qty Color Set U.S. Set Name Year Theme --- ---...--- ---- ---...--- ---- ---...--- 1 Blue 6698 RV with Speedboat 1985 LEGOLAND Town 1 Trans-Blue 6377 Delivery (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Windscreen Weirdness
 
Tell me I'm not seeing things. . . I have in my hand a roughly 3 x 4 x 1 LtTrBlue windscreen from set 6392. I can quite clearly read the number as 4866. Partsref doesn't show this part, but it does show part 4688 (URL) is a dead ringer for the part (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Help identify piece
 
Andrew, That piece is listed on Technica: (URL) was used in pre-Technic sets, along with the large coloured gears & the milky-white Technic axles. Clark (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Help identify piece
 
(...) These date back to the early days of Technic, back when it was called "Lego Expert Builder" in the US. I think you are talking about this piece: (2 URLs) think mine came with my set #107, 4.5v motor set: (URL) peeron doesn't list any sets for (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Help identify piece
 
I picked up a tub of second hand parts today and was surprised to come across a piece that I've never seen before. The pieces (there were 4 of them) can best be described as a grey 2x4 technic brick. - Same size as a 2x4 brick. - 3 holes through the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: I need a translation of this inventory.
 
"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:3BD3804D.301050....com.au... (...) (URL) right? (...) (URL) This it? (...) (URL) And that would be what I *think* you're referring to ... (...) (URL) This I think I'd recognize! ;-) The (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.db.brictionary)


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