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| REF | NAME | Mfr | TYPE | CY | -DATES- | Matl | THREAD | BS-- | THR'D | DP | Parts | Pitch | dST | dBS | DAXL | NB | MF | A/F | DHD | REF | COMMENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1OT | 100 IN ONE TOY | LG | ? | US | 16 | c? | F | - | ---- | -- | 7 | Lg | ? | 1OT | Pocket Set. Strips & DAS embossed along edges with wavy pattern, & joined by bifurcated Clips, & Nuts & Bolts. Wheel Discs embossed with 8 spokes. Ref: S.Cal. N/L 4/89. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1TO | 100 TOYS IN ONE | MB | US | 30 | s? | Fw | ---- | p | ? | ---- | -- | 15 | 8.7 | 3 | - - | - - | --- | --- | 1TO | A Louis Marx 'Match Box' set with boy & girl on lid. In MCS parts are same size as other 'small' MB sets but box shown as if the 'large' size (enlarged?). Washers are rubber. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AAR | AAR | OO | AS | ? | 30 | s? | AAR | Ref: Baukästen p328. No details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABR | ABRA | TRt | DE | --- | 80 | s | 45 | * | 7.85 | 3.6 | HC | ABR | Like TRIX but wider range of parts, some of which as TEKNO [1] & TEKNIK [1]. * May be more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AQA | ACQUAVIVA | OO | AQA | Name only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ATM | AÉRO TECHNIQUE MACREZ | AS | FR | 29 | kp- | 31 | k | Ap | 4x.75 | - | ---- | -- | 20 | + | 12.0 | 4.1 | --- | 4.06 | HF | BB | 5.5 | 5.0 | ATM | PÈRE NOËL in MCS. Also known as AÉRO MACREZ NOËL, A- TECHN-, A- TECK N- (error). Plastic parts are coloured. Ready made, & sets for specific, models may exist. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AJT | AJET | AS | UK | 50 | l? | F | 4BA | -- | 30 | + | 12.7 | x | 3.8 | --- | HR | FB | 8.0 | 6.2 | AJT | Development of DAN DARE, with some new parts. Data need checking. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AJU | AJUSTO | RT | FR | 33 | k*- | Fw | ---- | - | ---- | -- | 20 | --- | --- | 14 | * | - - | - - | --- | --- | AJU | Wooden rods made from semi-circular Rods (6mm rad.) held together, & joined one to another, by steel Clips. *Also patent date. *Wheels run on the ends of a Clip at either side. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AKN | AKRON * | SH | GE | W2 | a - | 50 | e | F | ---- | -- | 12 | 5.0 | 3 | * | 2 | e | - - | - - | --- | --- | AKN | * STAHL-LEICHTBAU-KASTEN AKRON. Flex Strips w spiral spring fixing. Strips 3h wide: pattern is 3h, 3x1h w large semi-circular cutouts ea side, 3h, etc. *2½-3 estimated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACN | ALCON * | RT | UK | 49 | --- | 52 | a | wA | ---- | - | ---- | -- | 9 | --- | --- | 2.3 | --- | - - | - - | --- | --- | ACN | Coloured match splints (to be cut to length) push into flimsy formed sheet aluminium Unions to make frameworks. Name not used in original ads by Balfour Supplies Ltd. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ALE | ALEMANI | OO | IT | ? | ALE | Name only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMP | ALLWRIGHTS MECHANICAL PROD* | SH | UK | W2 | b? | A | 6BA | p | - | ---- | -- | 10 | 9.5 | * | 3.1 | --- | 2.67 | * | HC | FN | 4.9 | 4.8 | AMP | PRODUCTIONS. Unit sets with parts identical to CONSTRUCT but smaller range. Axle & N&B data from CONSTRUCT. * 3/8" exactly. * Crank Handle, no Axles. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ALF1 | ALPHA [1] | CH | CN | 54 | a* | F | 5/32W | d | 5/32W | -- | 53 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.96 | SR | FB | 6.5 | 6.8 | ALF1 | Parts like 50's MECCANO except Flgd Sector Plate 7h long, 7h 126,a & MÄRKLIN type Hook. *Some manual models from MECCANO 1954-61 period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ALF2 | ALPHA [2] | SH | GE | 31 | --- | 33 | +* | Fp | M4 | 17 | * | 79 | 12.0 | 4.1 | HC | * | F | ALF2 | Unusual parts inc Bakelite Road/Pulley Whls, Helical Gear. Nickel Strips 11.8mm wide. A/G 12*14mm. *Mod 1.5, also small-tooth Gears, DP 39e. *c1970 possible. *R also shown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACO | ALUMINIUM CON* OUTFIT | MP | UK | 45 | a - | 50 | s | A | 4BA | * | e | ---- | -- | 23 | 12.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.18 | * | HC | * | FF | * | 8.0 | 6.2 | ACO | CONSTRUCTION. Strips not square ended as shown. ELGIN parts same. *Std 6BA N&B also known: BB,FF. *C/Handle. *Sq Nuts on box. *Nuts BB, not F of Parts List. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACS | ALUMINUM CON* SET | MP | US | 50 | s? | A | -- | 8 | 12.7 | p | ACS | CONSTRUCTION. Details from manual. Looks similar to GIRDER-BILT.Strips shown with square ends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMB | AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER | ML | US | 12 | --- | 21 | F | 8-32 | s | 6-32 | 30 | 74 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | m | 3.96 | SC | * | FB | * | 6.5 | 6.5 | * | AMB | Ridged & flat Plates. cf CASTLE BUILDER. Spanish version EL CONSTRUCTOR DE MODELOS MECÁNICOS. * Also 7.1-7.5mm R head. * Also brass & nickel plated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMI | AMI LAC | MM | IT | 22 | *-- | 04 | + | F | 5/32W | s | 5/32W | 38 | 470 | 12.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.91 | HT | FB | 8.1 | 6.9 | AMI | Parts are repros of much of MECCANO & MÄRKLIN ranges, but some others. * Produced sets for short period starting 1922/23, restarted 1956. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ANC | ANCHOR ENGINEER | RI | RT | UK | 14 | --- | 28 | c | F | ---- | o | ---- | -- | 20 | a | --- | 1.7 | * | 3.6 | 3.50 | m | - - | - - | --- | --- | ANC | UK version of IMPERATOR. Strips clip into Hubs. Called LITTLE ANCHOR ENGINEER & ANCHOR ENGINEERING in 1914/22 G&T ads. Axle has flat. *In Hub. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ANDERS | NM | GE | 45 | --- | 50 | L | -- | 25 | a | Var | * | AND | Specialised parts with few holes, mostly red, blue & gold, to make small range of models - Cranes, etc. Gnom & Gigant outfits. * To suit models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ANK | ANKER | SH | GE | 50 | s? | * | Lp | ? | M3 | 47 | 12 | e | HC | ANK | Small selection of normal parts, inc 5h Trunnions, but also 6 Gears inc a Bevel. * Also said to have been made in Germany during WW2 & marketed in Japan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AKR | ANKER-METALL, -INGENIEUR | RI | RT | GE | 13 | --- | 20 | e | AKR | Alternative names for IMPERATOR q.v. cf ANCHOR ENGINEER. Dates from IMPERATOR. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| APN | APENES | OO | APN | Name only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARK | ARKIRECTO | BD | UK | 34 | --- | 36 | F | 1/4x40 | * | c | ---- | 32 | 82 | 12.7 | x | 3.2 | 3.1 | * | 3.05 | * | - - | - - | --- | --- | ARK | Sets: mechanical, architectural & combined. Collet fixing. Most parts stamped ARKIRECTO. * for Collet. ** 3.25; 2.6 also reported. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMA | ARMA | OO | CZ | 55 | AMA | No other details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMT | ARMATURE | RT | FR | 30 | c? | w? | - | ---- | -- | 10 | a | --- | --- | AMT | Rods push or screw into Joints. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARM | ARMEC | AR | AR | 45 | --- | 55 | F | -- | 60 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | SR | * | ARM | Poor quality parts. May be related to EL EXPERTO MECANICO. * Other heads may exist. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A M | ARQUITECTURA METALING | BD | SP | 30 | s | F | ---- | - | ---- | -- | 27 | --- | --- | --- | --- | - - | - - | --- | --- | A M | Appears to be identical to WENEBRIK. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A-M | ARTE-MECCANICA | MP | IT | M4 | 34 | * | 52 | 12.7 | e | H | A-M | Unusual parts: 4h wide Perf Plates with slots along on outer, & across on inner rows; flat topped Trunnions; Face Plate with 4 long radial slots. * Mod .75. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ATL | ARTIMÉTAL | OO | FR | 50 | c | ATL | Name only. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ART1 | ARTS ET MÉTIERS Série 1 | WA | ST | FR | 10 | c-- | 14 | F | 5/32W | o | ---- | 148 | 12.5 | 4.2 | m | 4.1 | --- | t | HC | ART1 | STABIL sold under this name in France. Details taken from early 1920's STABIL parts & MCS entry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ART3 | ARTS ET MÉTIERS Série 3 | WA | NM | FR | 10 | c-- | 14 | Fw | -- | 47 | * | 10.2 | m | 2.8 | H - | --- | ART3 | WALTHER'S INGENIEUR sold under this name in France, originally called INGÉNIEUR WALTHER. Série 2 was Walther's RECORD, a wooden system. *Inc 16 wooden. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARW | ARWILL | MP | UK | W2 | a | F | 4BA | - | ---- | -- | 13 | 12.7 | 3.9 | --- | --- | HR | * | FF | 8.0 | 6.1 | ARW | 4,8,12h Strips, etc, inc 2h wide Flat Trunnion. * Also square Nuts, same size; HC in manual. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASS | ASSEMBLO | DK | FR | 30 | --- | 65 | c* | F | ---- | o | ---- | -- | 58 | --- | --- | 3.2 | 2.97 | - - | - - | --- | --- | ASS | The originalDINKY BUILDER-type system but more, larger pts. ASSEMBLO cast into Whl parts & a few parts stamped ASSEMBLO Bte SGDG. *Possibly pre & postwar periods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUK | AUKI | AK | ST | GE | 49 | --- | 60 | s | F | o | p | ---- | 14 | a | 12.5 | * | --- | t | AUK | Some parts like STABIL. *Scaled & could be ½". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AAB | AUSTRALIAN MODEL BUILDER | OO | AL | AAB | Ref: MCS, name only. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A-T | AUTO-CONSTRUCTEUR * | CR | NE | 20 | e?- | 30 | b | L | -- | 32 | 10.0 | x | HR | A-T | Special parts to make cars. * Name on Dutch manual but German name AUTO-CONSTRUCTOR still on some illustrations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A-R | AUTO-CONSTRUCTOR | CR | GE | 28 | ?-- | 30 | s? | L | -- | 32 | 10.0 | x | HR | A-R | Special parts to make cars. AUTO-CONSTRUCTEUR was the name used in Holland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A-C | AUTO-CYCLE | RT | * | FR | 20 | k-- | 30 | e | A | 3x.6 | e | ---- | -- | 100 | + | Var | 3.1 | * | 3.5 | * | --- | t | H * | BB | 5.0 | --- | * | A-C | Many sp pts for (motor)cycles, 'planes, car, but other models inc a crane. *AS+CR. *In various pts. *3.0 in 25mm Pulley. **Hex Bolt may exist but only Nuts/Screwed Rods listed. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AGR | AUTO GRAN PRIX | BR | CR | IT | 50 | l?- | 60 | s? | FA | 20 | * | Var | AGR | By makers of BRAL. Set to make one Ferrari with probably many special parts. * Only seen in poor illustration of Set. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ALB | AUTO LOCK BUILDER | OO | US | 15 | --- | Lw | ALB | Mentioned as new US constructional toy with wood & metal parts, in G&T 5/15. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUT | AUTOMAT | PR | RT | GE | * | 58 | --- | 04 | + | Ap | M3.5.M6 | * | d | c | M3.5 | 34 | 466 | 12.7 | x | 4.1 | * | 4.0 | * | HH | * | BN | 7.0 | * | 7.0 | * | AUT | Also COMPACT gear demonstration units. * SW > '65. * also M8,M10. * varies. * +6 & earlier 2.5. * +others. ** 10 for M6. | ||||||||||||||||||
| AUN | AUTOMATION | PR | UK | 90 | k | Fp | M4 | 25 | e | 40 | * | 15 | 4.5 | AUN | VENTO (earlier name) in OSN. Parts only, no sets. Wheels etc probably push fit on axles. Parts must be cut to length. * Inc 4 plastic Plates, Strips. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUTOMAT SMP | Name used in MCS. See AUTOMAT - SMP stocked their products. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AVI | AVIADYP | JP | AS | FR | 30 | s-- | 50 | s | A | -- | 45 | --- | 2.9 | AVI | Parts only shown in 2-D in MCS. The variety of models that can be made from the (nearly all) dedicated parts isn't clear. Some parts lock into one another. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AWS | A.W.S. | SH | GE | 45 | --- | 48 | A | M4 | s | M4 | -- | 23 | 12.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.92 | HT | AA | 8.1 | 7.0 | AWS | Unusual shaped Plates for certain models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BAN | BANGAROO | OO | GE | BAN | No details. Ref: OSN 9/235 & 18/522. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B Z | BARUM CHEZ | OO | B Z | This name or similar seen in Canada, & might possibly be repackaged MERKUR. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BAT | BATIFIX | BX | FR | F | 3.5x.8 | - | ---- | -- | 10 | a | 13.0 | * | 3.6 | * | --- | --- | t | HT | FB | 6.4 | 6.4 | BAT | Probably BAUFIX for French market. * 10/11 for large/small holes in Disc. * Small holes in Disc, 2.4. Parts seen .5 thick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BBS | BATTLEBOTS * | NM | US | 01 | * | Fp | 2.3x.4, M3 | - | ---- | -- | 39 | * | VAR | 2.4* | 3.2 | * | --- | Hb | FN | 4.9 | * | 3.8 | * | BBS | 1 of 4 sets for TV models seen. Prob few common parts. *Also METAL MECHANICS. *© date; on sale in UK '04. *In Ronin set. *& larger for stub axles. *typical. *M3: 5.4; 5.1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B S | BAUE SELBST… | OO | GE | 30 | s | B S | Special parts for Cranes. No other details. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BFX | BAUFIX | BX | GE | 32 | --- | 36 | + | F | 3.5x.8 | p | - | ---- | -- | 15 | a | 13.0 | * | 3.7 | * | --- | --- | t | HR | BFX | Strip holes extend out to alternate sides. Pts prob as BATIFIX, CREME ECLIPSE, SIMPLEX, but 2 thicknesses seen. *10/11 in large/small holes in Disc. *Mean; small Disc holes 2.4. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B-K | BAU-KASTEN | SH | ? | GE | Fp | 12 | ? | B-K | Black 5-11h Strips with large-radius ends, 5*11h Flgd Plate, 6h Wheel Discs, Tyres. Silver Loose Pulleys. Lid yellow with black Lorry & Trailer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B R | BAUKERL ROBO | RT | GE | 50 | s | Fw | ---- | - | M4 | * | -- | 12 | 25 | a | 4.1 | * | 4.2 | 3.95 | - - | --- | --- | --- | B R | Wooden Blocks w Rods joined by J Clamps. Also called ROBO. Looks very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. * Grub Screw In J Clamp. * In Blocks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BBC | B.B.C. | OO | US | BBC | Name only. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BBM | B.B.M. | OO | BBM | Name only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BVR | BEAVER | UK | UK | 50 | s-- | 60 | s | F | 4BA | s | * | 4BA | 38 | p | 37 | p | 12.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.09 | SR | FB | 8.0 | 7.2 | BVR | Probably related to KONSTRUKTA. * Bush Wheel & Collar d/t, dia 5/16". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BEN | BENCO | SH | GE | 50 | e-- | 60 | s? | Lp | o | ---- | 10 | p | 77 | 12.5 | 4.2 | --- | t | HT | 7 | BEN | Some slightly unusual parts, & large tooth Gears inc combined Gear/Bevel. Includes DIY plastic plates from sheets supplied in 4 colours, & tool to make holes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BEG | BERGLAND | LG | GE | 45 | c-- | 50 | c | L | 18 | * | 15 | e | H | BEG | Nr.1 models show Strips, Flgd Plates (inc 7h Flgd Sector Plate), Pulleys. * Used in Nr.1 models. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BER | BERGSTADT | LG | GE | 60 | s | AF | M4 | s,d | M4 | 25 | * | 14.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | m | 3.95 | HR | * | AA | * | 7.9 | 7.3m | BER | The add-on set seen has FN: Strips, Brkts; AA: A/Gs w sq ends, Gears; steel 5h Ø, 2x6h, Face Plate painted orange. All holes rd. *Mod 1. **Nuts FF; Long Bolts FF w 7.0 CH. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BES | BESI | ES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||