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Re: A quick LEGO History
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:20:13 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote:
> For some reason TLG did not use the "tube bottom" bricks for their first
> Minitalia sets. TLG had another patent for bricks involving "X" bottom bricks.
> These were produced for the Minitalia line in 1971-72, but soon added tube
> bottom bricks to the Minitalia lineup. Why the switch? Perhaps TLG was worried
> about their famous "tube bottom" patent in the Italian market.
This makes me wonder whether the design of the 2x2 round tile is a vestige of
the "X" bottom design, or if it came about some other way. It certainly enhances
the usefulness of those tiles.
And, thank you Gary for your enlightening posts; I always enjoy reading them.
Peace,
Ley
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| 1970 was a very tumultuous year at TLG. A lot of bad things were in progress at the same time.... 1) the USA Samsonite license fiasco. 2) the death of Hanne Christiansen. 3) a new law passed by the Italian parliament. In October of 1969 on their way (...) (20 years ago, 24-Dec-06, to lugnet.general)
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