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Re: Instructions/catalogs 1968-1973
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Date: 
Sun, 27 Dec 1998 23:09:56 GMT
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Mark Bouma wrote:
> 
> I just located my old childhood legos in my parent's attic.  Still included
> were the following instructions and catalogs.  Most of my sets were Dutch
> origin.
> 
> 119/156 - 4.5V Train Signal
> 131 - Train Coach
> 150/151/154/155 - Idea book for 4.5V track layouts
> 337 - Truck/Trailer w/ Crane
> 344 - Vacation House (partial)
> 347 - Fire Station
> 354 - Police Station
> 358 - Rocket & Launching Pad
> 360 - Gravel Yard w/ Crane, Loader, Truck
> 361 - Pretzel Shop w/ Car
> 374 - Fire Truck
> 375 - Fish Transport tandem
> 382 - Tow Truck & Car
> 384 - Double Decker Bus
> 609 - Small Plane
> 611 - Police Car
> 612 - Truck w/ tipping bin
> 613 - Small Bi-plane
> 650 - Car pulling Race Car on Trailer
> 652 - Forklift & Trailer
> 655 - Truck w/ Scissor Lift
> 682 - Truck w/ Tractor-Loader
> 684 - Truck w/ Forklift
> 690 - Shell Station
> 691 - Helicopter
> 801 - Gear System
> 995 - Lights for 4.5V System
> 1562 - Lufthansa Bi-Plane
> 
> Catalogs
> Samsonite price sheet for 702-725 gift boxes and various individual pieces
> 4.5V Motor instructions in French/Dutch
> 4.5V Motor warranty sheet
> 1972 Dutch Lego catalog w/ prices
> 1972 Dutch Lego catalog
> 1972 Dutch Catalog Duplo/Lego/Gears/4.5V/12V/Kits w/ prices
> 1973 Dutch Catalog w/ prices Duplo/Lego/Gears/4.5V/12V/Kits
> 1973 Dutch Price list
> 1974 Lego catalog US (Cover - How do you know this is an ambulance?)
> 1969 Dutch Catalog w/ prices
> Lego "Train Ideas Leaflet" of 4.5V train parts/kits
> Lego "Train Ideas Leaflet" of 4.5V & 12V
> 
> I would like to make these available to others.  How should I scan and
> post/distribute this info?

You can scan and send them both to ftp.kl.net. For scanning suggestions, take a
look at http://www.kl.net/scans/ (I personally suggest scanning them at 150 dpi,
with magazine level descreening and auto contrast enabled if your scanner
supports it.)

I assume you already know using ftp client and scanning software, but if you
have further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Selçuk



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  Re: Instructions/catalogs 1968-1973
 
Actually, the ideal resolution for instructions is 75dpi, the ideal resolution for catalogs is 150dpi. Save them in jpeg format (at least 75% quality if you have that option) and *please* use the naming convention xxxx-yy.jpg (0360-04.jpg for (...) (28 years ago, 2-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Instructions/catalogs 1968-1973
 
also, please rotate each page to the correct orientation (using your graphics program). KL (...) (28 years ago, 2-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)

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  Instructions/catalogs 1968-1973
 
I just located my old childhood legos in my parent's attic. Still included were the following instructions and catalogs. Most of my sets were Dutch origin. 119/156 - 4.5V Train Signal 131 - Train Coach 150/151/154/155 - Idea book for 4.5V track (...) (28 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)

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