Samsonite LEGO Brochures 1962-1972 / Vintage LEGO Idea Books

Year	Image	ID Number	Description / Notes
1961		V1867 Version 1	Brochure/Pricelist No Patents Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 19, Colorado
1962		V1867 Version 2	Brochure/Pricelist With Patents No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 19, Colorado
1961		V1869	LEGO Instructions With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 9, Colorado
1961-62		2355	Promotional Flyer NEW FROM EUROPE! The Creative Building Set Mail Order Form Uses same promotional photos as v1867 Old phone number format
1962-63		H-1880	USA Samsonite Idea Book (Early Version) LEGO System With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 17, Colorado
1962-63		F-1886	Instructions for 245 Light Brick Note Eveready Battery
1962-63		2369	Promotional Flyer There's no limit to what you can build with LEGO! LEGO gift sets come in 7 attractive sizes Mail Order Form Uses same promotional photos as H-1931 Does not include 605 or 905
1963		H-1931	Brochure/Pricelist With Patents / No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Introduces Supplementary Sets in BLACK and Wheels Does not include 605 or 905 Address: Denver, Colo
1963		H-1931A	Brochure/Pricelist With Patents / No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Includes 605 and 905
1963		2385	Promotional Flyer The Remarkable New Toy Mail Order Form Old phone number format With Patents
1963		H-1935	Advertisement for 400 Wheel Supplementary Box With Patents No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 17, Colo (no zip code yet)
1963		H-1953	Instructions for 905 Doll Set With Patents No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 17, Colorado (no zip code yet)
1963		H-1954	Instructions for 605 Wheel Toy With Patents No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 17, Colorado (no zip code yet)
1963		C-1965	SNAP Magazine Copyright 1963 Fun Book for LEGO Club Members Advertises NEW 605 Wheel Toy and 905 Doll Set
1963-64		H-1994	Supplementary Pack Advertisement (Display Stand) Pictured in 1964 Samsonite Idea Book K-2085 Available in two varieties - Counter-top and Display stand
1963-64		H-1996	A New Concept in Educational Aids Introduces Large Educational Set 7100 With Shwayder Bros. Address: 1050 S. Broadway 80217
1963-64		B-2080	Super Wheel Toy Advertisement (Display Stand)
1964		H-2083	Instructions for 610 Super Wheel Toy With Patents No Pat Pend. With Shwayder Bros. Address: Denver 17, Colorado (no zip code yet)
1964-65		K-2085	USA Samsonite Idea Book (Later Version) LEGO System Shows older supplementary display rack with H-1994 on top No reference to Shwayder Bros.
August 1965		Order Form	Dealer's Order Form Samsonite Corporation, Formerly Shwayder Bros. LEGO System Shows older supplementary sets Includes Gears and Motor Includes 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy
1965		H-2156	Instructions for LEGO Gears LEGO Building Toy vs. LEGO System
1965		H-2157	Instructions for LEGO Motor Pak LEGO Building Toy vs. LEGO System
1965-66		H-2169	Instructions for LEGO Gears LEGO Building Toy vs. LEGO System
1965-66		H-2170	Brochure/Pricelist LEGO Building Toy vs. LEGO System Introduces Gears and Motor Includes 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy
1965-66		2407	Brochure/Pricelist Transition from LEGO System to Building Toy Shows 042 "Prototype Box" Advertises old supplementary packs Still shows old LEGO SYSTEM 610 and 799
1965-66		B-2181	1965-66 Dealer Catalog LEGO Building Toy vs. LEGO System Introduces Complete NEW Line of beautifully packaged sets Shows 042 "Prototype Box" Advertises old supplementary packs Still shows old LEGO SYSTEM 610 and 799
1965-66		T-2183	Insert from 1965-66 Dealer Catalog Introduces #911 LEGO Counter Assortment Includes order card Includes letter from LEGO Dealer
1966		T-2201-R	Insert likely from 1966 Dealer Catalog Announces NEW Lego Extra Parts Program First picture of new self-service woodgrain metal display fixture #997 The -R may designate revision - this particular one was found in a 1968 dealer catalog
1966		K-2202	Idea Book Scarce predecessor to the common K-2236 Includes 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy
1966		2210R 1967	1967 Dealer's Catalog Advertises 1967 Season Catalog likely available in 1966 for dealers Includes 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy Has new part numbers for full or empty display rack Full rack part number changed from #997 to #050
1966		H-2227	Brochure/Instructions Brochure included with SEARS 565 Piece Set This set existed ONLY in the 1966 SEARS Christmas Catalog
1966		H-2228	Brochure/Instructions Brochure likely included with "301-piece wheel Toy Set" 1966 SEARS Christmas Catalog 1967 SEARS Christmas Catalog
1966		H-2235	Brochure/Pricelist LEGO Sampler Set from Oxydol Advertises free LEGO Idea Book
early 1967		K-2236R Version 1	Brochure/Idea Book Last reference to 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy
late 1967		K-2236R Version 2	Brochure/Idea Book Does not include 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy - removed from lineup
1967		2210R 1968	1968 Dealer's Catalog Advertises 1968 Season Catalog likely available in 1967 for dealers Does not includes 042 Jumbo Brick Pull Toy Introduces dealer's combination pack 300 From Hawaii and includes special Hawaii prices
1967		T-2296	Insert from 1968 Dealer Catalog - NEW! Lego model maker sets 315 European Taxi 316 Farm Tractor 319 Truck with Trailer 317 Truck 320 Two-Engine Plane
1968		H-2303	Instructions for 317 LEGO Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2304	Instructions for 316 LEGO Farm Tractor Model Maker Line
1968		H-2305	Instructions for 315 LEGO European Taxie Model Maker Line
1968		H-2306	Instructions for 319 LEGO Truck With Trailer Model Maker Line
1968		H-2307	Instructions for 320 LEGO Two-Engine Plane Model Maker Line
1968		B-2311	Insert from 1969 Dealer Catalog 501 Loveland Carrying Case
1967		H-2337	Instructions for 113 Motorized Train Set Early LEGO Train line This early version of the instructions uses 2x4 and 2x2 plates for the train roof
1967		2337R	Instructions for 113 Motorized Train Set Early LEGO Train line This later version of the instructions uses one large 6x24 plate for the train roof When compared to the H-2337, this is pretty strong evidence that the R is used for Revision
1968		B-2347	Instructions for Truck Model Appears to be a Promotional Set Interesting Use of Tow Plate
1968		H-2350	Instructions for 329 Antique Car Model Maker Line Unique use of EURO number font in USA brochure
1968		T-2357	Insert from 1969 Dealer Catalog 501 Loveland Carrying Case
1968		H-2364	Instructions for 111 Starter Train Set Early LEGO Train Line
1967		T2365	Insert from 1968 Dealer Catalog 310 Motorized Truck Set 107 Reversible Power Unit
1968		T2366	Insert from 1969 Dealer Catalog 111 Starter Train Set 107 Reversible Power Unit
1968		H-2367	Instructions for 331 Dump Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2368	Instructions for 332 Tow Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2369	Instructions for 333 Delivery Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2370	Instructions for 334 Semi-Trailer Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2371	Instructions for 335 Transport Truck Model Maker Line
1968		H-2372	Instructions for 340 Railroad Control Tower Model Maker Line
1968		H-2373	Instructions for 341 Warehouse Model Maker Line
1968		342	Instructions for 342 Railroad Station Model Maker Line
1967		T2375	Insert from 1968 Dealer Catalog - New Model Maker Sets 329 Antique Car 331 Dump Truck 332 Tow Truck 333 Delivery Truck 334 Semi-Trailer 335 Transport Truck
1968		H-2376	Instructions for 107 Reversible Power Unit Model Maker Line
1968		T-2389	Introduces Remarkable New Motorized 113 Train Set 402 Piece Set
1968		T2390	Introduces New Train Accessories 340 Control Tower 150 Straight Track 341 Warehouse 151 Curved Track 342 Terminal 154 Switch Track 155 Cross Track
1968		H-2392	Brochure/Instructions Comes with 502 Suitcase set (red suitcase)
1968		H-2405	Instructions for 116 Deluxe Train Set Advertised in 1968 FAO Schwarz Christmas Catalog
1968-69		H-2414	Brochure/Pricelist Included with KRAFT (Velveeta) promo sets - Early Version
1968		H-2418	Instructions for 371 Motorized Truck Set Model Maker Line SEARS Exclusive Set introduced Christmas 1968 1968 SEARS Christmas Catalog 1969 SEARS Christmas Catalog
1968-69		F-2419	Brochure/Instructions Building with Lego Gears and Power Unit
1968-69		B-2429	Idea Card Included with KRAFT (Velveeta) promo sets - Early Version
1968-69		H-2428	Brochure/Instructions Comes with SEARS 536 set (brown box version) 536 in a full-color box was available starting Christmas 1967 By 1968-69 Sears shipped with a brown box and included this brochure
1968-69		H-2446	Instructions for 343 Ferry Model Maker Line
1968-69		H-2447	Instructions for 330 Jeep Model Maker Line
1968-69		H-2466	Brochure/Pricelist Included with KRAFT (Velveeta) promo sets
1968-69		T-2474	Instructions for 050 Lighting Device LEGO Extra Parts
1969		H-2528	Instructions for 842 Town Plan Advertised in 1969 SEARS Christmas Catalog 842 Piece Town Plan Includes cars and trees and tri-fold base
1969		H-2529	Instructions for 118 Train Set Advertised in 1969 SEARS Christmas Catalog Construct 5 Car Freight Train or 4 Car Passenger Train
1969		3369-US	Brochure/Idea Book Printed in GERMANY Introduces many new sets including 044
1970		3449-US	Brochure/Idea Book Printed in GERMANY Introduces mini-wheel sets and remote steering
1969-70		H5105	Brochure/Pricelist Included with KRAFT (Velveeta) promo sets - Later Version
1969-70		B5106	Idea Card Included with KRAFT (Velveeta) promo sets - Later Version Compare different pictures to the earlier B2429
1970		5107	Packaging Card Included with 078 Roadway Plate H-5114 is proof that the roadway plate was introduced in 1970
1970		H-5109	Instructions for 311 Remote Control Car Set Model Maker Line
1970		H-5110	Instructions for 345 House With Mini-Wheel Car Model Maker Line
1970		H-5111	Instructions for 346 Jumbo Jet Model Maker Line
1970		H-5112	Instructions for 347 Fire Station with Mini-Wheel Vehicles Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1970		H-5113	Instructions for 348 Mini-Wheel Car and Truck Set (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1970		H-5114	1970 Dealer's Catalog Includes Mini-Wheel Model Makers "NEW FOR 1970" Other new sets in 1970 include 311, 312, 078
1970-71		5204	Instructions for 157 Four Car Auto Transport Set (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1970		7001	Instructions for "Kraft" Mini-Wheel No.1 (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1970		7002	Instructions for "Kraft" Mini-Wheel No.2 (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1970		7003	Instructions for "Kraft" Mini-Wheel No.3 (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1971?		F-8012	Instructions for 349 Mini-Wheel Construction Set Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1971		8002	Promotional brochure for the "Make-A-Model" contest Win a trip to LEGOLAND in Denmark
1971		8006	Promotional brochure Kraft LEGO Special Offer Offers "mini-wheel" sets. Includes a picture of 367 airport (set #5)
1971?		8018	Instructions for 248 Factory with Conveyor Belt Mini-Wheel Model Maker Line
1971?		8025	Instructions for "Life" Puppet Set (online at David Shifflett's site here ) Model Maker Line
1971		8029	Idea Card Likely included with KRAFT or LIFE promotional sets Original is black and white
1972		8031	Brochure/Catalog showing new line and box style Imagination Sets Accesory Packs
1972		Model Ideas	Instruction sheet showing 1970s logo style LEGO by Samsonite Same logo style seen in December 1972 Family Circle Advertisement

Year	Image	Description	Country	Slopes?	Wheels?
1957		LEGO Catalog and Pricelist	Germany	no	no
1960-61		LEGO 238 - Idea Book No. 1	Netherlands	yes	no
1961-63		LEGO Idea Book (Early Version) H-1880	Samsonite USA	yes	no
1964-65		LEGO Idea Book (Later Version)	Samsonite USA	yes	yes
1966		LEGO Building Toy Idea Book	Samsonite USA	yes	yes
1964-65		LEGO Idea Book (Later Version)	Samsonite Canada	yes	yes

Year	Image	ID Number	Description / Notes
1961-62		V1867	Brochure/Pricelist Samsonite of Canada Limited Stratford, Ontario Pat Pend. Printed in Canada English one one side, French on opposite side
1963		V1867 v2	Brochure/Pricelist Samsonite of Canada Limited Stratford, Ontario Pat Pend. Printed in Canada English one one side, French on opposite side new sets including Wheel Set, Doll Set, and Super Wheel Set
1963		What's New	Brochure/Pricelist Probably included with v1867 v2 English one one side, French on opposite side New Gift Boxes including 605 Wheel Set and 905 Doll Set Introduces Wheels and supplementary sets in BLACK Introduces plates packs 518,519,520,521
1966?		Supplemental Boxes $1.00	Brochure/Pricelist English one one side, French on opposite side
1966		LE-21-66	Brochure/Pricelist English one one side, French on opposite side
1968		H-2307	Instructions for 320 LEGO Two-Engine Plane English and French text Model Maker Line
1967		H-2337	Instructions for 113 Motorized Train Set English and French text Early LEGO Train line
1967-69		3216	Instructions for 117 Locomotive without motor English and French text Early LEGO Train line Rare combination of MODEL MAKER with people logo

Year	Image	ID Number	Description / Notes
??		Dollhouse	Brochure/Idea Sheet Shows Dollhouse and Furniture
??		B106	Brochure/Instructions Instructions for 400 Wheel Supplementary Pack
??		B3050-ho	Brochure/Idea Sheet From the Netherlands