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Where to buy Meccano sets and parts


In the UK

Many Toy shops, Argos , Maplin and Department stores such as John Lewis sell sets in the current Meccano range. Strangely very few model shops in the UK sell Meccano. At Christmas time Marks and Spencer have a good range of sets. Unlike times past none of these retailers sell individual parts.

Meccano have a website The current range of sets can be seen here.

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 .

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 I know, many of which I have purchased 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.

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MECCANOMAN

This 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.


The Groves
Clapton Hall Lane
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1JE
UNITED KINGDOM
e-mail: dave@meccanoman.co.uk

 

John Thorpe

John sells refurbished parts/new repro parts/ old sets and parts/ collectors parts and sets.
He usually has in stock the parts that were in the old 10 sets. John also sells some nice reproduction Meccano point of sale material.


43 Chestnut Drive, Clowne
Derbyshire
S43 4JG
UNITED KINGDOM
e-mail: john@thorpes.demon.co.uk


Frizinghall Models and Railways

On 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 my number ten set in one of their four drawer cabinets.


Unit 3C
Hillam Road, Bradford
West Yorkshire, BD2 1QN, UNITED KINGDOM
e-mail: meccanoshop@aol.com


Mike Rhoades

Mike sells good condition and second quality Meccano parts and sets that were produced at the Binns Road factory up till 1979. Specialises in red and green no website. Has many rare and collectable sets for sale including Number 10 sets. If you write telephone or fax he will send a printed catalogue, orders can be placed by fax.


137 Fairfield Avenue
Kirk Ella
Hull
HU10 7UW
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 01482 650 463
Fax: 01482 658 327

 

Stuart Borrill

Specialist 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
Skegness
Lincs , PE25 2EE
UNITED KINGDOM
T: (+44) 1754 765 849
e-mail: masrborrillmeccano@fsmail.net

 

Meccanospares.com

Specialist 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.

 

Other European Countries

 

MR Productions

Tout 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
Distributeur Meccano et Réplique
Chemin du Tort
F-64350 Lucarré
FRANCE
e-mail: mr.production@wanadoo.fr


Gabriele Schäfer

Märklin dealer since 1962 and supplier of Märklin spare parts. Distributor of genuine modern Meccano.

Kissinger Strasse 10
Hamburg
D-97762
GERMANY

e-mail: spielwaren.emmert@t-online.de


Metallus Rekers Digitaltechnik

Manufactures of Märklin style parts and sets.

Gerhard Rekers Digitaltechnik GmbH &Co.KG
Hauptstrasse 39
48480 Spelle
GERMANY
e-mail: rdt@redig.de

 

Worldwide

 

Meerlu

Manufacturer and supplier of Meccano replica and special parts, including strips, girders, plates, circular parts and brass ware, not sets.

Meerlu, 7 Meerlu Avenue
Frankston
Victoria 3199
AUSTRALIA
e-mail: jackp@meerlu.com.au

Girders and gears

This US based company sell Meccano, Exacto and other systems parts and sets . Also some vintage sets and literature.

Exacto

Exacto 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. The web site gives full details of these sets and a list of their dealers throughout the world.

Ashok Banerjee

Manufacturer 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 .


PO Box 4149
Navrangpura
Ahmedabad 380 009
INDIA
e-mail: ashok.k.b@vsnl.com


Andrew Wells Meccparts.com

Sets and parts from the current Meccano range also repro parts.

PO Box 26-179
Epsom
Auckland 1344
NEW ZEALAND
e-mail: andrew@meccparts.com


 

eBay

There 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 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.

 

Meccano Man

Range of parts sets and collectors items some are "Buy it Now" items but mainly items to bid for.

 

Bitsorpieces Meccano shop

Range of parts sets and collectors items buy it now prices only no bidding.

 

Meccano-Hornby-Shop

Specialises in older parts. Some are buy it now items but mainly items to bid for.

 

Jim's Meccano Store

Older meccano parts parts and sets some are "Buy it Now" items but mainly items to bid for.

 

MECCMANBINNS MECCANO

Old and recent Meccano parts, sets, Meccano magazines, literature. All items are "Buy it Now".

 

September 30 2009


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