Model Maker was a theme of sets manufactured by Samsonite starting in 1968 until 1971. There were nineteen sets produced for this theme, many of these sets were duplications of sets released with-in the LEGOLAND theme that were originally produced by LEGO for European markets.
1970 LEGO Sets
By 1970, LEGO’s workforce had grown to over 1,000 employees, reflecting its continued expansion. This year also marked the beginning of LEGO’s efforts to regain control of the U.S. market from Samsonite. Following the death of Samsonite’s founder, Jesse Shwayder, LEGO started the process of reclaiming the LEGO license in the United States. By 1973, LEGO would take full control of its U.S. sales and operations.