Medzomorak Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Found myself on this brickset thread and got very excited. I thought it would be interesting if we could gather as many old photos from old stores full of vintage sets as we can. So if you have anything, please share it with us. From this century: Of course these are just taken from the internet. Back in the days as a kid I did not have any chance to start documenting but some of you maybe still have a couple photos taken as adults. It's a pity though, I clearly have memories from 1998 Tesco visits, when the shelves were full of the Egypt Adventurer and Batlord sets. Not my favorite era but I would still love to go back just to awe at the displays again. P.S. Also don't forget to apply for the Toys R Us Credit Card!! Edited January 27, 2020 by Medzomorak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leafan Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) @Medzomorak - Those first 2 or 3 photos got me very excited indeed. I know it's a bit sad, but I've actually had dreams where I've gone back to my childhood, but with the mind and wallet of an adult, during a visit to Toys 'R' Us or Hamley's Toy Store and just buying all of my favourite Castle and Classic Space sets. Then I woke up before I could check out. Edited January 27, 2020 by leafan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeriXeri Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Those top pictures certainly capture a different era, before Licensed and oversized boxes. Many different vehicles being sold as single small boxes , many Town Buildings on shelves. Basic being just that, really basic about mostly a few colors, but very useful to expand on other themes. Castle and Space using different backgrounds makes them immediately noticable as well, the yellow sky for Castle and the black Space. I do see those sets which were new in 1986 : 1987 introduced Futuron and Blacktron and Forestmen , based on not seeing those it most likely is 1986. Edited January 27, 2020 by TeriXeri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fugazi Posted January 28, 2020 Man, those top photos are ... Shelves full of brand new Classic Space, Castle, Fabuland... <faints> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego David Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) Those aren't very old, but here is what I was able to find: I can't believe it's nearly a decade already since those sets were on shelves... Edited January 28, 2020 by Lego David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Reader Posted January 28, 2020 The top left hand corner photo is just great: the famous 6067 Guarded Inn (which I wanted so much but never got) and one of the last sets I got before my dark ages began, the 6055 Prisoner Convoy. 17 hours ago, TeriXeri said: Many different vehicles being sold as single small boxes , I remember them well - I spent all my allowance on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medzomorak Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) On 1/27/2020 at 10:25 PM, leafan said: @Medzomorak - Those first 2 or 3 photos got me very excited indeed. I know it's a bit sad, but I've actually had dreams where I've gone back to my childhood, but with the mind and wallet of an adult, during a visit to Toys 'R' Us or Hamley's Toy Store and just buying all of my favourite Castle and Classic Space sets. Then I woke up before I could check out. Noooooo. I know we are living first world problems while dying out of global epidemics, but that's the saddest thing I read today so far. On 1/28/2020 at 9:59 AM, Lego David said: Those aren't very old, but here is what I was able to find: I can't believe it's nearly a decade already since those sets were on shelves... Thx for the contribution, every bit of snapshot is welcomed :) Also yeah, those Atlantis sets must look like vintage stuff for youngsters already, yikes. On 1/28/2020 at 2:05 AM, Fugazi said: Man, those top photos are ... Shelves full of brand new Classic Space, Castle, Fabuland... <faints> I know Some whistleblower must have leaked photos from Heaven. On 1/27/2020 at 12:12 PM, Trekkie99 said: Cool. Short and consise. Couldn't have said any better good sir On 1/27/2020 at 10:33 PM, TeriXeri said: 1987 introduced Futuron and Blacktron and Forestmen , based on not seeing those it most likely is 1986. Oh man, those times must have been great for a kid. Going to see Alien movies and check out Lego stores after. Edited January 30, 2020 by Medzomorak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icm Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) On 1/27/2020 at 2:25 PM, leafan said: I've actually had dreams where I've gone back to my childhood, but with the mind and wallet of an adult, during a visit to Toys 'R' Us or Hamley's Toy Store and just buying all of my favourite Castle and Classic Space sets. Then I woke up before I could check out. I've had recurring dreams like that for years, except the toy store in the dream always has shelves and shelves of 2001 Toa and 1999 Star Wars. Edited January 30, 2020 by icm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Historian Posted January 30, 2020 In my Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guide, I have 2 additional chapters on LEGO retailer items... one chapter is glued display models (1958-present), and the other is on LEGO retailer displays.... (1955-present). Here's a few... 2 images of a 1967 USA Samsonite retailer LEGO display... Here is some mid 1970s LEGO shelves, from a toy retailer magazine image showing how much retailers can earn selling LEGO. 1960 Odense Denmark toy retailer display window... 1955 Goteburg Sweden department store LEGO display counter... 1960s UK LEGO glued window display models... 1970s European glued display castle... Over 100 different (mostly more recent) images in my collectors guide.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chilis Posted February 1, 2020 OMG! The first 4 pictures.... My childhood on a shelf Thank you for sharing! TLG should REALLY fulfill my ultimate dream; Make a "Lego Retro"-theme and re-release sets like that, just as it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
