Meccano

Sets help kids explore science technology engineering the arts and math as they build create and invent.

Meccano. Erector by meccano s t e a m. Erector by meccano gives today s young thinkers the tools they need to become tomorrow s inventors. Meccano is a model construction system created in 1898 by frank hornby in liverpool united kingdom the system consists of reusable metal strips plates angle girders wheels axles and gears and plastic parts that are connected using nuts and bolts it enables the building of working models and mechanical devices. During the 1920s and 1930s it became the biggest toy manufacturer in the united kingdom and produced three of the most popular lines of toys in the twentieth century.

Meccano ltd was a british toy company established in 1908 by frank hornby in england to manufacture and distribute meccano and other model toys and kits created by the company. Get set for meccano at argos. It is now manufactured in france. Meccano was invented in 1901 in england by frank hornby and manufactured by the british company meccano ltd between 1908 and 1980.

Building sets for young inventors. It enables the building of working models and mechanical devices. Meccano is the classic metal construction system that educates as it entertains. Use your imagination to build models with real mechanical abilities.

Meccano maintains a manufacturing facility in calais france. Build a new generation of models with a new generation of colours.