WesternOutlaw Posted November 23, 2005 Posted November 23, 2005 Layout Back in 2001, I broke out my old Lego collection which had been in the garage for many years, and sorted and rebuilt the sets to display. Combined with the classics are a few newer sets including Adventure, Divers, and even a Caribbean Clipper (not so new then but compared to the yellow castle, they were at the time). I have the majority of the instructions still intact, but have lost some over the years. I came across this picture in looking for something else, and thought I would share. This is probably the most sets I had ever built and displayed at the same time (not shown are the Wild West sets and Ninja that I had separately. Every one of these sets were purchased for me new (as gifts or by myself), some dating back to the mid/late 70s. In looking at the sets, they bring back a lifetime of Lego memories. PS. none of the sets pictured were newer Legends (like Main Street). Quote
Starwars4J Posted November 23, 2005 Posted November 23, 2005 Truely a beautiful site! They bring back such fond memories *wub* Quite an impressive collection you've got there, too Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted November 23, 2005 Author Posted November 23, 2005 The earlier version of the city, my first (pre-road plates - 1980). I'm very pleased to have taken these images years ago. OK, I'm reminiscing now... Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted November 23, 2005 Author Posted November 23, 2005 As I was looking for some old photos, I came upon this 1975 Lego Catalogue. Take a look at the cover and the city sets within. You'll notice the Brick Yard from my collection (I wouldn't be surprised if this catalogue came from the set). The older Eurobrick members would appreciate this, but we were making the MOCs of today in our heads using only square pieces and a whole lot of imagination. For those of you under 20, you'll be doing the same with the city and Star Wars sets of today. This is what Lego is all about! Quote
Hobbes Posted November 23, 2005 Posted November 23, 2005 *bigsigh* I hope my city will look like that some day. Brings back warm memories :) I see a lot of classic sets I've always liked but could never have. Like that yellow factory set in the upper right corner of the first pic, the red hospital, the yellow castle (great town center, btw), or the "Space port" in the second pic. *wub* Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted November 23, 2005 Author Posted November 23, 2005 I've still got most of the pieces and instructions to the sets you mention. Quote
Hobbes Posted November 23, 2005 Posted November 23, 2005 I've still got most of the pieces and instructions to the sets you mention. Where do you live? When are you gone for a few days so I can break in? ;) Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted November 24, 2005 Author Posted November 24, 2005 that will remain a mystery. Quote
snefroe Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 oh man... yellow castle, the galaxy explorer, the red and blue house... *satis* i used to have set 540, the one on the catalog... i think that's the oldest set i have... Quote
Ickelpete Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 fantastic collection Its great to dig out those old instructions and build those old sets again. I recently built the older version of the fire station set 347 after finding the instructions in a box at my mothers house. :-D AH!! the memories of a happy childhood. Quote
WesternOutlaw Posted November 30, 2005 Author Posted November 30, 2005 It would be great to see some of the other collections/cities out there. Quote
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