50 Years of the LEGO Brick

 

  • 50 Years of the LEGO Brick

    Posted by shima55, 30 May 2008 22:08. Filed under shop.LEGO.com (General).

    810002: 50 Years of the LEGO Brick (English)
    Gear/Books/Collectors Guide, 2008
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    ©2008 LEGO Group

    If you live in the U.K., Australia or New Zealand, you can order the new book "50 Years of the LEGO Brick" from LEGO S@H. Just click on the yellow link below, and search for item number 810002 to find it.

    Update: This book is now available in German from S@H.


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Posted by Pegasi in United States, 01 Jun 2008 16:00

Does anybody know what this book is about?

Posted by Huw in United Kingdom, 01 Jun 2008 16:12

The best description I can give it right now, since I only got it yesterday, is that's it's a coffee table history book. In other words, it looks great, has loads of nice pictures but no real substance.

It does, however, come with facsimilies of old catalogues such as the 1969 and 1974 full range catalogues and a 1978 (I think) Technic catalogue.

It's an essential purchase for the die-hard fan, but if you're strapped for cash, the £25 (c.$50) would be better spent on a normal LEGO set.

Posted by Manxboi24 in United States, 01 Jun 2008 17:01

Does it have any of the pictures of the upcoming sets? And judging by the price tag, I think I'll leave it.

Posted by bluemoose in United Kingdom, 01 Jun 2008 17:38

No new sets; it covers history only

Posted by scholte23 in Australia, 01 Jun 2008 19:07

50 years of LEGO® bricks, building, creativity and fun!

Discover the history of the LEGO brick, from its origins in a small Danish workshop to being named Toy of the Century. This unique book includes historic photos, removable reprints from classic LEGO catalogues, six LEGO bricks (with more than 900 million possible combinations!) and many more surprises for LEGO fans of all ages.

* This book celebrates 50 years of the LEGO brick with history, fun facts and pictures!
* Includes 6 red LEGO bricks!
* Includes a copy of the patent for LEGO brick from 1958!
* Includes LEGO system catalog with promotional material from 1963!
* Includes a copy of the LEGO System 1969 catalog that features the electric LEGO railway!
* Includes LEGO gold brick stickers!
* 63 pages.
* Available in English only.

Posted by Blade in Australia, 01 Jun 2008 22:13

I went to order it $50 australian I could live with then another $25 - $40 for postage. I think ill wait for a bit

Posted by Luke Skytalker in New Zealand, 02 Jun 2008 01:37

Includes a copy of the patent - Yep, definately for diehard fans. I hope the chinese get to see this documentation. perhaps it should also be shown to the Torro brand, I hate how people sell lego that isn't lego.
900 million different combinations - I wonder how they arrived at that number.

Posted by Jimmy Hopkins, 02 Jun 2008 16:28

$50 seems like too much for just a book. I'm a big lego fan but $50 would be better for a Agents set or for saving up for the gunship

Posted by Jimmy Hopkins, 02 Jun 2008 16:29

What is the Torro brand? just asking.

Posted by rhizostoma in Germany, 05 Jun 2008 07:28

This book is also available in a german version at S@H.

The description is the same as above by scholte23 except that it is in german.

Posted by bigmike2k3 in United States, 05 Jun 2008 13:39

What are the chances of this coming to the US??? I would LOVE to get this book!!

Posted by Luke Skytalker in New Zealand, 06 Jun 2008 23:20

The torro brand is like megabloks, basically a copy of lego that isn't lego. I was just saying that the patent should be shown to companies that make that.

Posted by dfenz in Ireland, 11 Jun 2008 19:34

The book (English version) is also available on LS@H Ireland and many other European countries for euro 29.90.

Posted by GreatBear in Canada, 12 Jun 2008 22:47

Amazon.com has it listed as a July 15 release for the US. It will probably be available is US/Canada bookshops soon.

Posted by Blade in Australia, 17 Jun 2008 00:50

I might get a copy from Amazon as they are usually cheaper but mainly as I don't think they will charge $25 for postage... we will see

Posted by jon11380 in United Kingdom, 23 Jun 2008 05:12

Had a look at this book in the lego shop in Milton Keynes (uk). For a book that is supposed to detail history of lego, i think it is essentially a waste of time and money. I am very disappointed as this could have been a much better colourful book if more thought had been given.

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