erector set

a classic toy any vintage kid would be excited to find under the tree on christmas morning ~

an original gilbert erector set ~

#10551 is particularly early & hard to find, & came before the familiar red metal box these sets usually came in ~

toxic recognizes the pieces because this is a lost & found toy for her ~

working motor ~

nuts & bolts ~

parts & pieces ~

instructions ~

just look at all the things you can make with the 'engineer's set' ~

toxic once made a working ferris wheel with our dad's old set out in the garage ~

& there it is! ~

a classic toy from a local vintage kid, alfred carlton gilbert ~

machines & vehicles, play equipment & planes ~

check out that great big robot! ~

american flyer train ad ~

space age construction ~

this vintage kid used candy & jewel boxes to hold wire & pieces ~

replacement part order sheets ~

have fun, mr dad! merry christmas all!! ~

bren