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[quote=Anonymous]The ones from the 70s are less likely to have lead paint that the new ones.  The dangers of lead paint for children have been recognized since before ww2.  No lead paint has been used in kids toys in any country that cares about safety standards in any generations. 
The Chinese factory system does not have good safeguards and plant managers are under tremendous pressure to increase production while cutting costs, without a ton of regulatory oversight or tort liability.  That's why you have these massive recalls when lead paint is discovered in some factory that big toy manufacturers used for subcontracting.  It was a huge problem 5 to 10 years ago, and I would probably be most nervous about toys from that era and check the old recall notices very carefully.
For the old FP toys, th biggest danger is choking--either because the parts are too small, or because the plastic is dessicated and liable to break, thus creating a choking hazard.  Monitor usage and exercise good judgment.  I wish FP would still make toys like they used to--the new little people line is not nearly as nice!
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