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Re: The History of LEGO Plates - Part 1.
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In lugnet.general, Gary R. Istok writes:
> 2) small plates were used for the first time in a set - the unique
> continental European Architectural Sets.
I don't know much about the really early days of Lego, so forgive me if this is
an ignorant question, but: Are these what they sound like? Architectural sets
with ideas for generic continental European architecture? I had independantly
come to the conclusion a while ago that Lego should make Town/Model Team
crossover sets with examples of architecture from different regions- a Venetian
house, a Paris street, an Amsterdam street, etc- this just made me wonder if
this was something they had done before.
Are there any scanned catalogues with pictures of these sets?
eric
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| (...) Eric, (There are no ignorant questions!!) Most people are unaware of the Architectural Sets, which were produced from 1963-65. They are not as exciting as they sound. The sets consist only of plates and bricks - no windows or doors (clear (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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| Since several of you have expressed enjoyment with my blathering about Lego history, I thought I would give you a 1956-65 history on the origins of Lego plates. If anyone has info that contradicts me, please feel free and let me know. Enjoy! Gary (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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