Where to buy Meccano literature,sets and parts
In the UKI do not sell Meccano litrature, sets or parts but this information can guide you as to where sets, parts and Meccano literature can be purchased. Many local toy shops and stores such as, Argos , Maplin, John Lewis, Toy Master sell sets in the current Meccano range. Strangely very few specialist model shops in the UK sell Meccano. At Christmas time Marks and Spencer have a good range of sets. There are also many on line toy stores selling Meccano (in Canada and the USA Erector Sets)sets. However unlike in past times none of these retailers sell individual parts.
There is also a page on the official web site where recent instruction leaflets can be downloded. If you see a Meccano exhibition advertised you can be certain there will be at least one dealer in attendance also dealers of old parts can be found at Toy Fairs . All old parts are fully compatible with current 8+ age group sets. On the World Wide Web there are many specialist dealers some are listed below. Please note I have no financial connections to those listed. These are reliable dealers names that I know, many of which I have purchased sets and parts from. There are many other sellers but this list may give you some help in getting sets and parts. I regularly check the links on this page if they are broken please let me know. Click on the under scored names and this will link to the sites listed below. |
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This is a new online shop selling Meccano, Meccano replica and compatible parts As well as standard parts there are unusual parts such as the girder frame,loaded sack, shafting standards, roller chain, etc. all parts are fully compatible with the Meccano system. Most of the new parts are made by Metallus in Germany, some of the brass parts and loaded sacks are made by the shop owners Frank & Tricia in the UK. |
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I am often asked where manuals and plans can be purchased. One of the best sources is M/W Mail Order who sell a wide range of Meccano literature, model plans and software. Please note Meccano World Wide Order DO NOT sell sets and parts
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MECCANOMANThis on line shop sells sets and parts, mainly new and reproduction from a variety of sources also second quality parts at cheaper prices. Ordering is sometimes not available when there is a high demand.
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Meccano Hobby.co.ukJohn Thorpe of Meccano Hobby sells refurbished parts, new repro parts, old sets and parts, motors, collectors parts and sets. He usually has in stock the parts that were in the old 10 sets. John Thorpe also sells some nice reproduction Meccano point of sale material.
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Frizinghall Models and RailwaysOn line shop sells new Meccano sets and parts, Xacto parts and sets,second hand lots and literature. There is also a large shop that can be visited in West Yorkshire. Frizinghall models have been established over 30 years. For many years they have sold beautiful reproduction wooden cabinets for storing Meccano, I know they are good I have a number ten set in one of their four drawer cabinets. Their prices are on the high side compared to other dealers
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| Mike Rhoades Mike sells good condition and second quality Meccano parts and motors. Also manuals, Meccano magazines, and sets that were produced at the Binns Road factory up till 1979. Specialises in red and green has no website. Mike Rhoades Has many rare and collectable parts, motors and sets for sale up to and including including Number 10 sets. Orders can be placed by telephone fax. I have always found he offers an excellent and speedy service with postage charged at cost. Mike Rhoades' latest price list September 2011 is available for download as a PDF file from the North East Meccano Guild web site by clicking here
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Stuart BorrillSpecialist parts aimed at the adult builder. All parts made by Stuart to the highest possible standard. Brass pinions, gears and special parts made to order. Please send your requirements. Prices on application. 70 Lincoln Road
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Meccanospares.comSpecialist parts aimed at the adult builder. A selection of reproduction Meccano spare parts at competitive prices. Orders sent to, United States, Holland, France, Canada, Belgium, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria and Norway. Please email before ordering.
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Other European Countries
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MR ProductionsTout pour le MECCANO Distributor of Meccano spare parts from Exacto and Ashok Banerjee. Literature on Meccano and various Model Plans (Sets 9 and 10, and Supermodels) M.R.Productions SARL
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Gabriele SchäferMärklin dealer since 1962 and supplier of Märklin spare parts. Distributor of genuine modern Meccano. Kissinger Strasse 10
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Metallus Rekers DigitaltechnikManufactures of Märklin style parts and sets. Gerhard Rekers Digitaltechnik GmbH &Co.KG
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Worldwide
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MeerluManufacturer and supplier of Meccano replica and special parts, including strips, girders, plates, circular parts and brass ware, not sets. Meerlu, 7 Meerlu Avenue |
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ExactoExacto is just the same as old Meccano and is available in several countries. This is a small company based in Argentina that has be run by two generations of Meccano enthusiasts have been making Meccano since 1956. The company produce a full range of parts and small range of sets just as they were in the past, including a modern version of the Meccano N°4 set in traditional red and green or yellow and zinc. In addition there is also Crane and helicopter set in yellow similar to that produced by Meccano in Liverpool England in the 1970s. These sets though are rather expensive. The web site gives full details of these sets and a list of their dealers throughout the world.
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Ashok BanerjeeManufacturer of high-quality standard, obsolete, and special metal and plastic parts also sells beautiful reproduction 9-10 sets at a very reasonable price. Worldwide distribution with dealers in seven countries including UK , Western Europe, North America and South Africa . Please note there is a minimum order value.
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Andrew Wells Meccparts.comSets and parts from the current Meccano range also repro parts. PO Box 26-179 |
Joel Perlin Metal Construction ToysBased in California USA Joel Perlin is one of the few Meccano dealers in the USA. Spare parts new and old Erector sets (Meccano uses the Erector branding in Canda and the USA) also lots of collectable stuff is availble from his on line store. Joel Perlin |
eBayThere are many sellers of Meccano on eBay and there are bargains to be had. Always be wary of such phrases as: very rare, hard to find, believed to be, good condition for age. These often indicate the seller does not have a lot of knowledge about Meccano, many don't. Sellers often think because its old it must be rare, just remember millions of Meccano parts and sets have been made and still are. Bent or rusty Meccano has no value unless you are prepared to to do a lot of work in restoring it, best to look elsewhere . Look for good clear pictures so you know what you are bidding for and always take the postage and packing in to consideration ....... metal Meccano is very heavy! Sets from the last 20 years are often very good buys for someone just starting out with Meccano. The sellers below have eBay shops and usually have a fair range of parts.
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| Meccano Man
Range of parts sets and collectors items some are "Buy it Now" items but mainly items to bid for.
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| Bitsorpieces Meccano shop
Range of parts sets and collectors items buy it now prices only no bidding.
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| Meccano-Hornby-Shop
Specialises in older parts. Some are buy it now items but mainly items to bid for.
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| MECCMANBINNS MECCANO Old and recent Meccano parts, sets, Meccano magazines, literature. All items are "Buy it Now". |
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September 30 2009 Revised May 10 2012 |
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