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Re: Awesome LEGO Arch
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 11 May 2000 14:52:49 GMT
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Jeff Stembel wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Gary R. Istok writes:
> > I recently won some LEGO parts in an EBAY auction that included some
> > light pink and light green pieces (I believe they are parts of a
> > Bellville set). Among the lot was (IMHO) the most interesting
> > architectural element LEGO ever produced. It is a white 2x6x5 LEGO arch
> > piece that has attached round columns on either side, with a 4x wide
> > arch opening at the top that has above it what looks like "Victorian
> > Gingerbread" (a North American reference to late 1800's houses that have
> > very ornate and intricate cutout wood trim in gables, porch railings,
> > overhangs, and architectural embellishments). The design above the arch
> > looks like two hearts on either side, with what looks like a triangle in
> > the middle. These designs are cut out of the arch. On either side of
> > the arch there is a curved loop at the top, also of this cut out
> > design. The arch is 1x wide at the bottom, but 2x wide at the top. I
> > really like this piece, and I think it is one of the most intricate LEGO
> > pieces I have ever seen.
> >
> > So what set(s) did this piece come in? And is it only available in
> > white?
>
> Well, it is currently available in <set:5805> (2, white) and <set:5824> (2,
> white). It will soon be available, one copy in red, in set 4165 Minnie's
> Birthday Party (sorry, no picture on Pause yet...). It was available in
> <set:3676> (2[3?], white), <set:3683> (3, yellow; 2, white), and <set:3798> (2,
> white).
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> > Again this is an awesome arch!
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> It most certainly is! :)
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> Jeff
Thanks Jeff. Looks like this arch has been around since 1986. I don't pay either
Bellville or Fabuland much attention. But it looks like I will now!
I also like those 1x4x2 (or thereabouts) fence pieces with the cutout hearts. You
could really create a nice Victorian Gingerbread house with these fences and
arches.
Gary Istok
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| (...) Well, it is currently available in <set:5805> (2, white) and <set:5824> (2, white). It will soon be available, one copy in red, in set 4165 Minnie's Birthday Party (sorry, no picture on Pause yet...). It was available in <set:3676> (2[3?], (...) (25 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.general)
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