Lego from the '60s and '70s
While our Lego careers started in the late '70s, we had heard tales of mythical blocks from that murky time Before We Were Born. Mario Ferrari has answered our question with a few pictures from his personal collection as well as short descriptions of the old parts, which include brass-pinned wheels and early train rails.
What surprised us more than anything, however, were the 4.5V electronic motors [pictured]. We were under the impression that Lego first included battery-powered motors in the '80s with the Technic line, but apparently the idea goes back much further.
Motors before minifigs! Now if only Lego would bring back those great logo-blocks so we could finally create our micro-scale Exxon Valdez. We especially miss the 1 x 4 block silk-screened with headlights, of which we had only a single, precious copy.
Comments
I have a ton of "old skool" Lego stuff like this, I *have* to look for it ad start posting pictures... 8-)
Posted by: Jope | January 13, 2006 7:05 PM
Sure, those power packs and motor units look very familiar. They might still be in my mom's basement. I'll have to look next time I'm there.
Posted by: fixedgear | January 19, 2006 7:02 PM
Not sure if of the same interest, but I have some old(late 70's) key turn motors from lego. It is the same shape as the electric ones but are windup instead of electricity. I am sure you know of these though :)
Posted by: Chris | January 19, 2006 11:28 PM
I have the black moter set in the orignal box. The box was set up so you could stick three c-cell batts in the side. thats how i got it for x-mas. I also have the old train set with track and brass pinned wheels. However it has been mixed up with over 40 years of parts. including gray rubber tires with brass pins
Posted by: Patrick Donnigan | January 28, 2006 1:09 PM