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Minitalia (2 parts)

Bricks with hollow studs which were produced in Italy from 1970-1976.

Most Minitalia bricks had an "x" shape on the underside instead of the tube design. (This was one of the alternate configurations proposed for the original patent for the Knob and Tube design.)

Learn more by reading Old Bricks: LEGO Minitalia at New Elementary.

Minitalia (2 parts)
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Minitalia 2×2 Brick
m3003
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Minitalia 2×4 Brick
m3001
R

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