erector sets

  • An open vintage Erector Set metal box displays various metal parts, wheels, and gears inside. The lid shows colorful instructions for building a Ferris wheel model with the set.

    10 Vintage Erector Sets You’ll Wish You Kept From Your Childhood

    Vintage Erector sets are highly collectible, with some rare models fetching eye-popping prices at auctions.

    Introduced in 1913 by A.C. Gilbert, Erector sets allowed children to build working models of everything from bridges to locomotives using metal beams, gears, and motors. Dubbed “the toy that builds intelligence,” Erector sets became a staple in households during…