Supplemental
- Sets
- 220
- Since
- 1949
- Newest set
- 1971
Supplemental sets were refill packs for an existing collection rather than models in their own right. This sub-theme of System lists 220 of them, dating from 1949 to 1971.
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220 sets
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About Supplemental
Parts by the box
Each Supplemental pack focuses on one kind of element, so a builder could buy more of exactly what they were running short of. That explains the modest part counts: even the largest packs hold only around 50 to 80 pieces. Across two decades the range kept pace with the main building sets, adding new element types as they appeared. For collectors, the packs are a useful record of which elements existed at a given time.
The biggest packs
The top two are versions of the same plate assortment from 1962: 1 x 1 and 1 x 2 Plates (architectural hobby und modelbau version) (521-9) with 82 pieces and the cardboard box version (521-1) with 80. Tile packs come next, each with 52 pieces: Tiles (System) (471-1) from 1966, Tiles (510-2) from 1965 and 52 Flat Tile Bricks (971-1) from 1969.
Letters and numbers
Printed bricks let builders label shops, stations and signs. Letter Bricks (234-1) from 1958 contains 54 pieces, while Number Bricks (987-1) and Alphabet Bricks (988-1), both from 1969, have 52 each. These packs are popular with collectors because the printed elements are harder to find loose.
Why the numbering looks crowded
Many packs were sold in several regional or packaging variants. In the catalogue each variant has its own suffix on the same base number, such as 521-1 and 521-9, so the sub-theme holds more entries than distinct assortments. Comparing the parts lists on Bricoria is the quickest way to see where two versions actually differ. For older loose parts, the lists also help you work out which pack a handful of tiles or printed bricks came from.
FAQ
- What is a Supplemental set?
- A pack of loose elements of one type, such as plates, tiles or printed bricks, used to extend an existing collection.
- Were there printed bricks?
- Yes. Letter Bricks (234-1), Number Bricks (987-1) and Alphabet Bricks (988-1) all contain printed elements.
- Which years does this sub-theme cover?
- The 220 sets span 1949 to 1971.