tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272688866536964117.post964648441496621870..comments2024-03-14T00:39:41.466-07:00Comments on Backspace does not erase: Play! (Outfit No 3)RobertGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01841652527282627317noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272688866536964117.post-77295277156782273932016-05-20T01:16:35.578-07:002016-05-20T01:16:35.578-07:00With even a (unicorn status) No 10 outfit not so s...With even a (unicorn status) No 10 outfit not so sure that crane is within reach. Though a typewriter might be doable (a Mignon?). :-)<br /><br />The kids round here generally really really want more of the Danish ABS plastic - this is a bit of a novelty for them, unexpected...<br />(They refer to the Meccano parts as 'bricks', Lego-speak ;-)RobertGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841652527282627317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272688866536964117.post-58583175211311832242016-05-19T01:25:54.243-07:002016-05-19T01:25:54.243-07:00As a kid, Meccano was one of the best toys. I reme...As a kid, Meccano was one of the best toys. I remember really, really wanting a punchbag for some teen Christmas or birthday yet Meccano it was. It took a while to get over the disappointment but I think it was the right choice.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272688866536964117.post-71204010250627165462016-05-17T23:43:06.366-07:002016-05-17T23:43:06.366-07:00Almost enough bits and pieces for a typewriter!Almost enough bits and pieces for a typewriter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272688866536964117.post-62825981739706522882016-05-17T16:52:25.981-07:002016-05-17T16:52:25.981-07:00This reminds me of the old metal Erector sets we p...This reminds me of the old metal Erector sets we played with as kids in our family. They came with little electric motors. One set had a picture of a Ferris wheel on the front of the case - which served only to taunt us with the possibilities. I saw the sets recently, piled up in my brother's garage, waiting for the next generation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com