Title:
Vintage Lot of American Plastic Bricks & Block City Bricks - 13 Canisters, Thousands of Pieces, Roofing & Instructions

Description:
This vintage lot of interlocking building bricks includes pieces from both American Plastic Bricks (Elgo Plastics) and Block City (Tri-State Plastics), making it a rare and fascinating collection of mid-20th-century construction toys. Featuring 13 original canisters filled with thousands of plastic and wooden bricks, as well as roofing tiles and instructions, this lot is perfect for collectors, vintage toy enthusiasts, or those seeking nostalgia.

Details:

What’s Included:

• Canisters:

  • 11 original "American Plastic Bricks" canisters.
  • 2 "Block City" canisters (compatible but produced by a different company).
  • Some canisters have missing caps, and all show signs of age.

• Bricks & Accessories:

  • Thousands of interlocking plastic and wooden bricks.
  • Includes roofing tiles and other structural pieces.
  • While pieces have not been counted, the collection is substantial, but some may be missing.

• Instructions:

  • A variety of instruction booklets for vintage sets are included but may be incomplete or fragile.

Condition:

This lot is being sold as-is. While many pieces appear in good vintage condition, the bricks and accessories have not been fully inventoried, and some may show signs of wear, damage, or be missing altogether. Two canisters are missing their lids, but the majority are intact and well-preserved.

Historical Significance:

• American Plastic Bricks were iconic for their time, offering realistic building experiences for kids in the 1940s-1960s.
• Block City Bricks, a compatible competitor, adds a unique layer of variety to this collection.
• The combination of these two brands in one lot makes it a unique find for vintage toy collectors.