Vintage American Plastic Bricks By Elgo #705 115 Pieces Original Packaging

Set actually has 125 pieces inside even though the packaging says 115. American Plastic Bricks by Elgo, a construction toy set that predates LEGO in the American market. Here's some information about American Plastic Bricks: Manufacturer: Originally made by Elgo Plastics Company, which was a division of Chicago's Halsam Products Company, and later by Playskool. Design: These sets featured interlocking plastic brick pieces, typically red and white, with sockets inside and studs on top for assembly. They also included accessories like windows, doors, and cardboard roof panels. History: Halsam Products Company was established in 1916 and began making American Plastic Bricks in the 1940s, becoming a dominant American supplier from 1946 through the 1950s. Evolution: While similar to LEGO, American Plastic Bricks had grooved outer faces to resemble real bricks and included specialized pieces for foundations and lintels. Legacy: The toy line was eventually purchased by Playskool and re-released with more colors, but it was later eclipsed by more modern plastic construction toys like LEGO.