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Re: Old LEGO and LEGO with holes in studs.
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 4 Nov 2002 21:08:37 GMT
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In lugnet.general, John P. Henderson writes:
> In lugnet.general, Thomas Dickson writes:
> > I am bored today. Whilst sorting my LEGO collection, I started wondering
> > what decides which parts will have holes in the studs? For example, a
> > standard 2x2 brick has no holes in its studs, but all technic bricks do.
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> Interesting question. I have never given it much thought. It does allow
> one to better identify technic elements when mixed with normal ones. Anyone
> else have any idea?
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> > I also found a 2x2 block that has PAT PEND printed on the inside. That would
> > be from the early 60's, right?
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> My first guess is that would be from the Samsonite error (assuming you are
> in North America) when TLC licensed Samsonite plastics to manufacture early
> sets in the US. And yes, I think that was in the 1960's.
Samsonite Error? I think it was not an error, but a good decision. GRIN.
(yes, I know he meant Samsonite Era... :-) )
++Lar
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