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Subject: 
Re: Meccano vs. Erector (WAS:Re: Top Ten Toys on A&E)
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Date: 
Fri, 5 Nov 1999 21:53:38 GMT
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   There are a bunch of Meccano sets (as well as Lego) on DYA's sale page if
your interested in seeing pics of current kits.  As with Lego (and Erector,
Airfix, etc), the older Meccano sets are a little better.
http://www.dya-shopping.com/uk/boutique/home2offre.html
--
   Have fun!
   John
My Trade/Sale (and links) Page
http://www114.pair.com/ig88/lego
my weird Lego site:
http://www114.pair.com/ig88/
Allan Bedford wrote in message <01bf2632$94077440$5e1aefd1@apotome>...
> 
> > Allan, I'm not familiar with Meccano.  So if you know both Meccano and • Erector
> > Set, and say Meccano is better, who am I to disagree.  And the analogy • with
> > LEGO & MEGABLOCKS certainly brings it into perspective.
> 
> Gary, I'll try to dig up some URL's showcasing some Meccano creations.  Or
> just pop the name into a search engine and see what you find.
> 
> Suffice to say that Meccano was manufactured to very a very high degree of
> precision, much the way LEGO is.  The overall feel of the system was that
> of being very durable, precise and well made.
> 
> I'd tell you lots more about Meccano, but you might wander off into another
> hobby, and I would feel terribly responsible.  :)
> 
> If memory serves me correct, you are in the States, is that right Gary?
> Meccano was certainly available and popular up here in Canada, and as
> mentioned in England and Europe.  I'll try to dig up more details for
> anyone interested.
> 
> Regards,
> Allan
> --
> Expert Builder Website - The Megaproject Showcase
> http://www.execulink.com/~apotome/expert.htm



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