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April 23, 2025

The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

April 23, 2025/ Henry Licklider
The Mystery of LEGO Minitalia: Italy’s Forgotten LEGO Brick

Long mistaken for a clone, LEGO Minitalia is actually a rare and fascinating chapter in LEGO history. Discover how this region-exclusive brick from Italy (and its cousin OLO from Japan) helped shape the LEGO brick we know today.

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April 23, 2025/ Henry Licklider/ 5 Comments
Deep Dive, History, Guest Article
Minitalia, OLO, 2x4 Brick, Italy, Mirko Crucchiola, Japan, Plastic

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