Stuart9

Thanks everyone,I've been busy so only just read your posts. I've already been communicating with Olaf,another member gave me the details,however I'm a little short on funds at present. Having done a little research,I've also come to the conclusion that these printed bricks are a massive area of study for those prepared to undertake the task. I hadn't seen the Kraft set mentioned but had spotted another and an American Lego offer cheese box ($2 offer). As for the "junk",I'm happy to buy more myself,found that funny and the offer from Brasletty. I will invest in your download before long as I keep getting items that Bricklink does not have or doesn't detail. Latest item I need to check is a "set" sold as 020,the box top/bottom and tray in excellent condition. The contents however are mixed condition including some breakages,don't know if original. I really am getting obsessed with these early Lego items. All I need is more money or people to send me free,the early junk they don't want. (Worth a try).

Thank you,please let me know if you do hear anything about the Canadian Velveeta offer. I'm sure I could think of many more questions but I've taken enough of your time,much appreciated.

Especially at those prices. Always interested at offers outside of the U.K. You didn't have the Internet back then,to keep up with limited sets etc. There are obviously things out there that are Lego related,which are not yet documented. More happy hunting. Stuart

One thing you haven't mentioned is the list of patents across the world on the inside upper edge of the Denmark image lid only. I take it that this was the norm for this version. The other thing is the insert,is this genuine Lego packaging. Thanks for your help and hope your Canadian friend is having fun with the promotion item. Stuart.

Haven't got the download yet. I think it's a must now,will have to leave it till next month as I've spent too much already this month. Stuart

Can I ask you about some other boxes whilst we are in this subject area. I have two 700/3A boxes. The first lid has the boy ( left ) and the girl ( right ) looking at an early form of train station on the outside. This has a different girl ( left ) and different boy ( right ) looking down on a street scene with a taxi building against the boy,along with pictures of lego items to the right of this image on the underside of the lid. The second has the same picture on the outside of the lid. This however has a third different girl ( left ) and different boy ( right ),petrol station under the boys arm on the underside,same list of parts to the right. The other difference is that this has a list of patents under top edge of lid,headed : PATENTED AS FOLLOWS. The two bases are identical on the outside. Inside,one has extended edge folded down the side and extends and interlocks on the flat of the base. Inside the second,the two long sides have it folding in but only reaches to the base of the side,does not extend onto the flat. The short sides has it folded in only two thirds of the way down. It then has a folded insert/inner base with cutout and what appears to be an access flap,possibly to pull up and extract contents. I will try and post message and photo's on Bricklink when I can. Can I ask if this is normal.

Thanks again. It's great to see info like this where you can clearly see similarities and differences in offers. You can even see the different images of the cent for the States and Canada. I wish they were these prices now,I might buy a few sets. The part count seems even more interesting now. Part of me wants this to be something not noted before and the rest hopes I can learn more from your friend.

Thanks,nice images. It does demonstrate what you were saying about same sets but higher dollar prices because of currency differences. Would be interesting though to find info on what appears to be a different set to the American one,not listed,offered to the Canadians. Different,in that it has a different piece count. Look forward to hearing about anything you find. Cheers. Stuart. Sorry just remembered that I posted pictures of the box ends in a later posting attached to the string. I don't know if you noticed these,they clearly said Montreal,Que.

Thank you for such a prompt response to my request. The information is very informative,but as is usual with me,it has made me want to search for the Canadian versions. I appreciate the time you have taken,and will let you know if I can find anything that may be of interest to you and others. It would be nice to add something new to the huge catalogue of Lego items. Stuart.

Hi,just joined,so forgive me if I make any mistakes posting. I have a question for the experts here. The box I have just found offers a 57 piece Lego set for $1.00. This box is as title and is labelled Montreal,Que and presumably the offer is in Canadian dollars not U.S. I cannot find any information for this,only the American sets which have at least 74 pieces. The print reads ( all capitals except Building Toy ): Start a collection today : Lego open O logo : building toy : 57-piece set : offered for the : first time at only : $1.00 : see inside : for details + picture of basic figure made from 2 x4's. Hopefully you understand all that,posted as it reads from top to bottom. Can anyone help with information about said item?