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Re: Interesting old packaging variants
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 6 Mar 2006 13:39:39 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Roy Gal wrote:
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Hi all,
I just got second copies of a few older sets in my collection, and found
some interesting packaging variants. The biggest change was with
Set 120 from 1966. I have
two copies, both US/Samsonite versions. The packaging is pretty different.
Pictures are at this
Brickshelf folder.
Version 1 has a slide out cardboard tray (that should have 3 small plastic
trays in it, but which are missing). The front reads: Ages 3 to 8
Lego&174;
Building Toy
A Quality Product of Samsonite Corporation
Licensed under one or more of U.S. Patents: 3,005,282 3,034,254
The side reads “Fun-Creative-Educational”. The top reads “A Building Set for
Every Age - for Boys and Girls Alike.” The bottom reads “Building
Possibilities Grow as Your Lego Collection Grows.”
Version 2 has side box flaps, and a single 3-compartment grey plastic tray
that can be slid out once a flap is opened. The front reads For All Ages
Lego &174;
Building Toy
A Quality Product of Samsonite Corporation
Denver, Colorado 80217
Some of the parts in the Lego System
are manufactured in Denmark
Licensed under one or more of U.S. Patents: 3,005,282 3,034,254 3,162,973
3,234,683 3,236,004 3,242,610 3,284,946 3,346,775 The sides and top just say
“120 piece Starter Set”
These were likely made in different years. How long was this set out?
The other set with small changes is 450
Forklift. In this case, one box says “Lego sets are especially intended for
children 4 years and older” on the top right of the box front, while the
other does not. They are both US versions. One says “Copyright 1973 Lego”
and the other says “Copyright 1973 Lego A/S” on the back.
Just a bit of trivia.
Roy
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The #120 set was produced from 1966-72 in USA (and 1966-73 in Canada). You
have encountered 2 of the box variations. There are more than just 2
however. Sets from 1949-73 have many many packing variations and box style
changes. Basic set #700/1 comes in 11 different box designs, and about 20
packing variations. Of course #700/1 was produced from 1949-65, a total of
17 years.
Gary Istok
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Roy,
I have at least two varieties of the 120, not counting the later version with
flaps. Here are some more Samsonite pictures:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=104406
The boxes with two patents are from 1965/66 to around 1967/68. The boxes with
flaps and pictures on the sides are from around 1970-72.
Here are the Samsonite brochures (still growing):
http://home.comcast.net/~strandee/
Eric
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