{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-liberty-stone-blocks-set-1-by-the-phoenix-toy-co-in-milwaukee-wisconsin","title":"Vintage 1940s Liberty Stone Blocks Set 1 by the Phoenix Toy Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin","description":"This is a vintage 1940s Liberty Stone Blocks by the Phoenix Toy Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The blocks were manufactured from a composition that was kiln fired. \n\nBox is about 7\" L x 5\" H. Blocks are heavier than you would expect - sturdy for a child.\n\nAbout the origins of the blocks -\n\nThe Phoenix Toy Company of Milwaukee offered its Liberty Bricks in the 1940s. The company was pretty much ensured success because the blocks were very similar to Anchor Bricks, which had been popular among American children for nearly 50 years. Anchor Bricks, for all their popularity, however, originated in Germany in the 19th century. And even though the A. C. Gilbert Company of New Haven, Connecticut, bought the rights to manufacture and sell Anchor Bricks in the United States, sales may have dipped during the years when America fought against Germany in World War II. That the Phoenix Toy Company called its construction set \"Liberty Bricks\" suggests that it hoped an appeal to patriotism might sell its product. The Milwaukee company was no doubt aware of the success of the John L. Wright Company, which sold its sets of wooden pieces shaped like tree trunks as \"Lincoln Logs.\"\n\nPlease note: This set includes vintage pieces and a box that show signs of wear.\n\n- Ships securely packaged to protect delicate pieces during transit\n- Processing time may vary; please check shop policies for current estimates\n- International shipping available with tracking options\n\nExplore more unique vintage games in our shop, where quality and nostalgia meet. We are passionate about bringing joy through carefully curated collectibles and timeless toys that spark imagination and connection.","brand":"The Fancy Pug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304887107875,"sku":"FP1768|DRW-D\/2","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0631\/6067\/files\/il_fullxfull.8070793467_du0s.jpg?v=1783279941","url":"https:\/\/thefancypug.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-liberty-stone-blocks-set-1-by-the-phoenix-toy-co-in-milwaukee-wisconsin","provider":"The Fancy Pug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}