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Re: "Clone" definition? And a question...
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Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:31:41 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Frank Filz writes:
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> > I have recently inherited a large lot (over 14 lbs) o
> > lego clone bricks in mint condition. They were mixed
> > into a large eBay lot. Many of these bricks have no
> > marking/id on them. The roof pieces, 3x4x1 are
> > appealing to me except for a stripe/raised area across
> > the center of each. There seems to be variations in the
> > red/blue/black color hues, which seems odd. Some of
> > these bricks appear to have a smiley face or anchor on
> > each stud.
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> I may be wrong, but I think the anchor is Coko blocks. It definitely is not
> Tyco. The 3x4x1 roof pieces with the break in the slope are almost certainly
> Tyco. Color variations should not be considered odd. You have at least 2
> manufacturers, if not more, represented. Also, the clones don't have the
> high production quality standards that TLG has (Tyco is one of the few which
> may be close). You may also have varying ages of bricks (note that due to UV
> exposure, scratching, and dirt, even LEGO bricks can appear to have color
> variations - I'm in the middle of sorting LEGOs which span at least 30 years
> of production [I've found at least one CA plate, identified by the
> rectangular holes in the bottom instead of stunted tubes, and the VERY
> different noise it made when being dropped into a cardboard box]).
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> If you have any plates and tiles which are 1/2 brick height instead of 1/3
> brick height, those are also probably Tyco.
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> > What do I do w/ these clones?
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> > I have collected lego for over 25 years, but I admit
> > my total ignorance of these bricks. Are there any
> > compatability issues? I'm tempted to use the black roof
> > pieces and auction off or bury in the closet, all the
> > rest.
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> Keep what interests you, and put the rest on eBay, or donate it to Goodwill
> or some other favorite cause. I have observed several auctions of clone
> bricks on eBay which brought in decent prices (especially Tyco).
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> Frank
Thank you Frank!
You answered my questions w/ superb detail.
john
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| (...) I may be wrong, but I think the anchor is Coko blocks. It definitely is not Tyco. The 3x4x1 roof pieces with the break in the slope are almost certainly Tyco. Color variations should not be considered odd. You have at least 2 manufacturers, (...) (25 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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