Friday, December 9, 2011

toy story....

Meccano is not a toy of the twenty-first century.
But since hubby still has his original sets...
they came out of hiding last week...
just for fun!


I'm thinking Lego is a little more user friendly...


...but Ryder and Grandpa built a fine car with their bits and pieces.
And then they took it to the basement for a little test drive.
It got a thumbs up!

I don't think you will be finding any Meccano at your local toy shoppe this Christmas.
But check the attic!

Have a great weekend...

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14 comments:

  1. ellen b.December 9, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Check the attic! :0)
    This looks similar to our Erector Sets from way back...

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  2. LorrieDecember 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I have a set in a trunk in the basement. Our son never got into it - preferring Lego or Construx. But Tim grew up with it and loved it.

    I love the look on your grandson's face - what a puzzle!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    you can still buy meccano! The Toy Shop has it. I don't think it is as popular as years ago but it is still available :)

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  4. Lovella ♥December 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Yes...it is still available ..i'm sure of it.
    OH. .I love the vintage set. I would leave it out for decoration! I love that photo of Ryder looking so sweet playing Mecanno.

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  5. PondsideDecember 9, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    The picture on the box is priceless - I'd take Lovella's suggestion and leave it out as a decoration.
    Any opportunity for a child to play with a grandparent is a good thing, and it sounds like the car-building was a success.

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  6. KarinDecember 9, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    What a sweet post!

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  7. JeannelleDecember 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Great collector's item! Looks like a brain-building toy.

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  8. KathyDecember 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    How fun is that! Ryder and grandpa had fun no doubt.

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  9. AnnelieseDecember 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Someday our grands will have get together and talk about all the old toys they found in our basements and attics.

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  10. MargDecember 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Amazing some of the creativity used by those toys of our era...and now it's lego, but I,m sure that the young and old enjoyed savoring those memories again.

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  11. VeeDecember 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! I am impressed with Elmer's saving abilities or yours or someone's. Glad that Ryder had a lot of fun with it! Bet Elmer did, too.

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  12. LindaDecember 9, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    My brother in law would LOVE it if he found a set like this! He collects vintage toys.....

    What precious memories your husband must have.....and now making new ones with the grandson!!

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a nice activity for grandfather and grandson to do together. I'm sure many stories were shared abou the past and the present.

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  14. RubyDecember 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Saw them yesterday at Costco in Abbotsford - only about $40.00 !!!

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