The LEGO Samsonite Town Plan theme includes sets produced during LEGO's partnership with Samsonite from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, specifically targeting the North American market. These sets were designed to create detailed urban layouts and included components like roads, buildings, and vehicles. Key sets in this theme include the Town Plan (Set 725) and the Town Plan Accessories (Set 218). These sets aimed to provide children with a comprehensive play experience, fostering creativity and understanding of urban planning. The Town Plan sets played a significant role in popularizing LEGO in North America during the Samsonite era.
1969 LEGO Sets
With increased international expansion and sale increases, by 1969 the number of people employed by LEGO in Billund reached 843. In 1969 LEGO revisits the pre-school block and develops the fully compatible DUPLO System. It was the basis of a complete line of toys for a market previously untapped by the company: newborns through 6 years old, however in the US Samsonite entered this market with their Jumbo Bricks in previous years. LEGO also introduced a new series of red train wheels with spokes, increasing their new train systems. 1969 brought with it numerous new sets, to date, one of the largest set releases thus far, still, the primary driver of new sets was the Trains theme.