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Re: History of LEGO series........
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Fri, 24 Sep 1999 17:57:27 GMT
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Gary Istok <gistok@umich.edu> wrote in article
<37EB8C99.B271C9E7@umich.edu>...
Several folks have offered me website space for my "History of LEGO
(piece name) Part 1 ..etc." series.  Thanks for the offers folks!

The offer is always open Gary, I think that goes without saying.

I am still mulling over what I want to do with it.  I am even
considering the possibility of a book (I know ... how pretentious) on
the History of LEGO 1955-72, with possibly a section on old catalogs,
one on old LEGO ads, and another on the sets from that era.  The
logistics (and time involved) make this option unlikely, so a website
might be the way to go.  I'd sure like to talk to Henry Wiencik (author
of THE WORLD OF LEGO TOYS) and ask him about what he went thru.  (I did
talk to him back in 1986 when he interviewed me for his book.)

A book would certainly be another way to go.  How does TLG feel about such
things?  Has anyone else ever investigated this?

One
thing I can guarantee though, no pricelist will be a part of any website
or book.

I personally find the history more interesting than the prices.

Anyway, I've got about 150 scans of old sets, catalogs, brochures, etc,
so whatever project I undertake, it has already started.

Let us know how things progress.

Regards,
Allan
--
Expert Builder Website - The Megaproject Showcase
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Several folks have offered me website space for my "History of LEGO (piece name) Part 1 ..etc." series. Thanks for the offers folks! I am still mulling over what I want to do with it. I am even considering the possibility of a book (I know ... how (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)

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