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Re: Scans of 1960's ads
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Date: 
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 15:47:43 GMT
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"Fredrik Glöckner" wrote:

Tore Eriksson <tore.eriksson@mbox325.swipnet.se> writes:

Really nice scans! I hate to promote myself, but have you seen my
scans of Lego ads?
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4405/scans.htm

Cool scans!

Actually, the red rally car from 673 was one of my fav LEGO cars in my
childhood:

    http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4405/scans/lka_7805.jpg

Those who complain about the level of juniorization of today's town
cars: Look at this ad!  Not only do these cars have no opening doors
-- You can't even put a minifig into them!

That has never bothered me. I think minifigs overall are the worst form of juniorization. I've always hated their
foolish grin, yellow skin, and their stupid stud on top. My Lego people have always been invisible and they have no
problem entering their vehicles. Besides, those old Legoland cars were generally better scaled. Nowadays, the
windscreens are twice as high as the body of the cars. Yuck.



IMO the motorcycle is better than today's, though.

Well, at least not as fragile...

/Tore



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(...) If there is an ad anyone really wants in its original environment (second hand Swedish Disney magazines), I can try to hunt for it next time I go to Stockholm. Prices vary, but usually they charge approximately: * early 60's: $4.50 - $7.50 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)

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(...) Actually, the red rally car from 673 was one of my fav LEGO cars in my childhood: (URL) who complain about the level of juniorization of today's town cars: Look at this ad! Not only do these cars have no opening doors -- You can't even put a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)

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