Bill Bean's Guide to Gilbert Erector Sets, 1913-1932 Paperback – November 15, 2021

“...Derricks, machine shops, battleships, aeroplanes, steam shovels, Ferris wheels, engines and thousands of other things….” These are just a few of the exciting models that young engineers created with America’s greatest construction toy. And now the story is told again in this newly revised Guide to Gilbert Erector Sets. This 2021 edition is the first comprehensive update in 28 years, with 45 new photos and illustrations and Contents Lists for all sets from 1913-1932.Learn how A. C. Gilbert Erector sets evolved between 1913-1932 to become one of the most popular and enduring toys of all time. Discover which parts came with each set, what different models you could build, and how the sets were packed “complete.” Dozens of color photographs and meticulously researched Contents Lists help document the story of “Erector – the world’s greatest toy.” Read more