If we were to talk to engineers about the childhood toys which most inspired them, it’s likely that the older among them would mention either Meccano or Erector Set. These similar construction ...

Sold for: $1,900 First introduced in the early 20th century, the #10 Erector Set by A.C. Gilbert was packed with hundreds of metal parts, gears, pulleys, and even a working motor, allowing young ...

A huge Erector Set that was left in the house we bought was my favorite toy while I was in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. It included a powerful AC gear motor, which I used, of course, to twirl sharp ...