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Subject:	Re: New bulk sets
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general
Date:	Mon, 31 Oct 2005 17:34:06 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:

In the USA from 1962-65 Samsonite had an exclusive arrangement with Sear’s Department Store to sell basic sets #704, #706 and #710 in tubes as well. These however had a string to pull along the outside edge to open the tubes. Afterwards they never quite closed quite right, and most exist without a top.

Dave or Eric.... pictures?

Gary Istok

Samsonite USA Sets

1605 Wheel Toy: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/estrand/Vintage/1605_wheel_toy.jpg

1905 Doll Set: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/estrand/Vintage/1905_doll_set.jpg

704 System Tube: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/estrand/Vintage/704_lego_system.jpg

706 System Tube (shows the correct lid): http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/estrand/Vintage/706_lego_system.jpg

710 System Tube: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/estrand/Vintage/710_lego_system.jpg

Eric

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		Re: New bulk sets
(...) Well I'm holding my breath.... if the only window parts are Peeron #4132 and #4133 (the 2x4x3 ages 3+ windows), then it will be disappointing. We'll have to see... However, the title to the box is rather encouraging... Also Lego sold parts in (...) (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)

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