Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]'Leica Scrabble' was available as a board game in the late 1950s, along with it were a complete list of all the then current code names for Leitz (Leica) both from the German and the (smaller) E. Leitz N.Y. catalogs. It lasted no longer than a year and total production was thought to be no more than 750 boxes, most of which were distribruted as promotional gifts to representatives in Europe. This now an extremely desirable collector's item and reaches well over $500 at auction. I have only seen one set previously and that was not for sale, even the Leica museum at Solms hasn't got a copy! Intriguingly the pieces are made of wood, not plastic, and the instructions are in German. With the exception of some incongruous, non-5 letter codes, e.g. ZOOOSI-HESUM, it is impossible to dispose of all 7 letters at once and thereby generate the bonus 50 points. Still, it's fun trying. Joseph, do you have one in your collection? (this is also a joke) Jem ;-) - -----Original Message----- From: Phil Sudberry [SMTP:pberfx04@sisna.com] greetings all Does anybody know how the 5 letter product codes came about? Is there a system....ie, a certain letter or sequence thereof denotes a lens, body, or otherwise? Can they be used legally in Scrabble? (this is a joke, just in case anybody is feeling particularly obstreperous) that's all for now. Thanks Phil 'the price of freedom is eternal vigilance'