Gilbert Erector
Gilbert Erector
The early 1900s were very different from today. Toys, though they have evolved in many ways, were still the delight of children everywhere. Explore the history of toys, as charted by the History website.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Presidency marks the beginning of the “Teddy Bear.” In the year 1902, toy bears were named “Teddy” after the president’s nickname. The Teddy Bear became known world wide, and is still known and loved today. It was only a few years later when the Teddy Bears were mass produced.
Crayola crayons were made for the first time ever in 1903 by Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith.
In 1913, an item called the Erector Set was invented. It was a steel, motorized toy that children could use to build models of just about anything. Its creator was A.C. Gilbert, a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914. Tinker Toys was made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced the doll he made for his daughter. That was in 1915.
The following year, an architect’s son named John Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs, which were interlocked to make structures.
Polystyrene was invented in 1927, and it is the kind of plastic that was used for making toys in the early days.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created (which was in 1928), stuffed Mickey Mouse dolls were made by Charlotte Clark. This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yo-yo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yo-yo company in 1929.
Scrabble was developed from a game called Criss Cross, invented by Alfred M. Butts in 1931. It became known as Scrabble after James Brunot bought the rights from Butts, and trademarked the game with this new name. Now more than a million Scrabble games are purchased every year in North America.
In 1935, the Parker Brothers introduced Monopoly. This game is so popular today that there are many different clones of this game, many of which are just as popular.
The View-Master, a three dimensional viewer was developed by a camera enthusiast named William Gruber. The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still, 3-D images from Disney movies and television programs.
Finally, in 1940, model airplanes were mass produced. They started out as a way for manufacturers to sell planes to the military, but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times. Isn’t it interesting to know that if it weren’t for all these creative people most of the games you know today, would never have been?
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What is a Gilbert erector set worth. Seems to have all parts but no instructions.?
It is in the orginal metal box and has an electric motor.
I paid $75 for a 6 1/2 on ebay last year that was in decent condition with all parts and manual. Look around on ebay to see if something similar to yours is up for auction and see what it goes for.
AC GILBERT ERECTOR SETS 1960
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Gilbert Erector P-52 Ladder Chain, 32 1/2″, original, NR $15.50 |
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A.C. Gilbert Erector Set “MZ” Bearing Block $4.95 |
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A.C. Gilbert Erector Set “OH” 72 Tooth Gear, 1920′s – 1930′s Perfect !!! $25.00 |
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A.C. Gilbert Erector Set Wood Screws, Original set of 4, Musical Base $9.95 |
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A.C. Gilbert Erector Set P14 Worm Gear, Nickel Finish $4.95 |
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A.C. Gilbert Erector Set PA1139 Fiber Washer Musical $18.95 |
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~VINTAGE PARTS~A. C. GILBERT~NO. 6 1/2 ERECTOR SET~1948~ $9.99 |
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GILBERT FERRIS WHEEL ERECTOR SET No. 8-1/2, A C GILBERT CIRCA 1951 $49.99 |
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Original 1935 Gilbert Erector Catalog- Manual + Mysto $9.99 |
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Erector No. 6 1/2 All Electric (AC Gilbert Co) – Box Only $22.00 |
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Gilbert Erector Set – 1950′s – Metal Box – Lots Of Parts $35.00 |
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GILBERT MOTORIZED ERECTOR SET 31102 IN BOX $9.99 |
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gilbert erector set $9.99 |
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Gilbert Erector set parts 1950′s $29.95 |
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NO. 7 1/2 AC GILBERT ENGINEER’S ERECTOR SET (Item #105) $85.00 |
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Fun & Thrills with American Flyer $9.29 American Flyer, Part 1: 60 Minutes of S Gauge Fun and Thrills on 4 Fabulous American Flyer Layouts. Bruce Lorence, Tinley Park, IL: A story of a small layout that just grew and grew until it absorbed the family room and the laundry room (Bruce has a very understanding wife). Brad Nelson, Milwaukee, WI (also in Great Toy Trains Layouts of America): An exquisite, scale-detailed layout with gorg… |
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Larger Than Life This small booklet contains brief biographies of three remarkable individuals about whom you’ve probably never heard: Jacqueline Cochran; F. Kenneth Iverson; and Alfred Carlton Gilbert… |
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How to Make ‘Em Book Erector Hudson Locomotive Set. No. A $8.95 A.C. Gilbert marketed his first construction set under the name ?Erector? in 1913. The innovative toy became extremely popular. In 1931, the company released a set featuring over a hundred new engineering parts. ?Set A? and its sister sets #8, #8½ and #10 allowed the construction of a New York Central Hudson Locomotive and Tender. This static model could be outfitted with an electric motor capabl… |
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The Magic of A.C. Gilbert An engaging picture book biography of the the most famous man you’ve never heard of. A.C. Gilbert was more than America’s most influential toymaker: he was a magician, inventor, Olympic champion, and the “Man Who Saved Christmas.”… |
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Erector 20 Model Super Value Case $24.50 Erector Set 20 features simple & sophisticated moving parts. A 3 Volt motor and gear box for faster & easier construction than ever. Truly fun, motorized Erector play for the novice engineer. Packed with 261 parts, your child will create ingenious Erector movement with a plethora of shiny steel girders, plates, nuts & bolts, wheels. Possibilities for Erector designs & construction are virtually en… |
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Erector Motorized Ferris Wheel Set 477 Pieces $59.99 Nostalgic design based on A.C. Gilbert’s original Ferris Wheel set. Brightly colored metal bars. 3V motor (2 AA batteries not included). Has 477 parts. Includes detailed assembly instructions for 8 models and suggestions for 15 other models. Tools included…. |
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