The toy was first manufactured by Elgo Plastics Company and later by Halsam Products, both of Chicago. A green Army Bricks variant was subsequently introduced by Halsam. Ultimately, the company and its American Plastic Bricks product line was purchased by Playskool, which re-released the product with more colors. These toys were later eclipsed by more modern plastic creations such as Lego. The original American Plastic Bricks have not been manufactured since the 1960's.
Termite Extermination Average Costs. 1  Pest control companies typically provide a free termite inspection to go along with an estimate. 2  Termite extermination starts at $500 to $1,500 but can cost as much as $2,000 to $4,000 depending on the severity of the problem and the solutions implemented.
1 Each year, termites and similar pests cause an estimated $30 billion in damage to crops and man-made structures in the U.S. 2  A homeowner who discovers termite damage will spend an average of $3,000 to repair the damage.n other cases, termite damage can cost thousands of dollars. In rare cases, homes are demolished because the termite damage is so extensive. The annual cost of termite damage and control measures in the U.S. is estimated at $5 billion.