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It explores the theory that a kind of \u2018evolutionary development\u2019 of building blocks gave rise to this wealth of construction sets. Toy manufacturers experimented with a wide variety of materials: artificial brick, wood, metal, but also long-forgotten materials such as galalith (\u2018milk stone\u2019) and even rubber were used. Countless ingenious variations were developed to create connections that were both durable and easy to take apart. 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