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Re: Speculation on the nature of minifigs (moved from Dear LEGO)
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:27:30 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Alan Gerber writes:
> In lugnet.general, Gary R. Istok writes:
> > circa 1973. They were a faceless, limbless species that didn't survive long
> > because of their handicaps. In 1977 a new species evolved called Minifigicus
> > Erectus, which developed arms, legs and faces. This species is very • prolific,
> and
> > is still with us today.
> What about the figs from this set(is Gary wrong?): <set:1620> . Lugnet says
> 1978, but Brickset says 1976, which would make it the first set with minifigs.
> Alan
> Random set: 5987(not yet on lugnet, since number is from retailer catalog)
The minifig as we know it today was introduced in 1978. I have browsed my
catalog collection and found only limbless minifigs in 1977 and older catalogs.
Also see the text on the top of page 13 of the 1978 catalog:
http://www.brickshelf.com/scans/catalogs/1978/c78us/c78us-13.html
'Some sets include the new action packed Mini-Figures. They have arms and legs
that move, plus sturdy hands for carrying, lifting and climbing'
Also the dutch catalog:
http://www.brickshelf.com/scans/catalogs/1978/c78nl/c78nl-09.html
'The new, small and funny LEGO figures (LEGOLANDERTJES) can move their arms
and legs and their hands can carry things. Also they have faces and hats,
helmets or hairpieces'
<plug>For more figures and the time they appeared in, see the LEXICON
'F,Figures'[1] at http://members.chello.nl/~f.buiting/lego/f.html</plug>
-Frank
[1] I'll alter the 1979 to 1978 this weekend, must be a typo because it was
correct in the notes I used for this page...
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