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Erector Set a Lasting Toy to Adult Obsession
Collector Mac recalls Erector Sets born 1913 to 1963 and the 30 million sold by 1966. The metal girders taught mechanics and logic, inspired open heart surgery prototype work, and spurred locomotive models like the Hudson. After decline, values rise with rare sets fetching thousands as collectors preserve a bygone era.
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Mac
William Sewell
Yale
Gilbert
Coney Island
Hudson
New York Central Railway
American Flyer
Tinker Toys
Lincoln Logs
Lego
A.C. Gilbert