Meccano
British model construction system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Spanish musical group, see Mecano. For the Dutch architecture firm, see Mecanoo. For the British company founded by Frank Hornby, see Meccano Ltd.
Meccano is a brand of model construction system created in 1898 by Frank Hornby in Liverpool, England. 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.
Quick Facts Product type, Owner ...
Product type | Scale model |
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Owner | Spin Master (2013–present) |
Country | Canada |
Introduced | 1901; 123 years ago (1901) |
Previous owners | See list of ownerships |
Website | meccano.com |
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In 1913, a very similar construction set was introduced in the United States under the brand name Erector. In 1990, Meccano bought the Erector brand and unified its presence on all continents. In 2013, the Meccano brand was acquired by the Canadian toy company Spin Master. Meccano maintained a manufacturing facility in Calais, France until 2023.[1]