Bill Bean's Guide to Gilbert Erector Sets, 1933-1962 Paperback – September 21, 2022

Thousands of Baby Boomers in the last half of the 20th century unknowingly embarked on careers as engineers and mechanics when they first opened up that red metal Erector set box and began to assemble girders, bridges, amusement park rides, walking robots, and all sorts of vehicles. All things were possible with the twist of a screwdriver and the turn of a wrench.The fascinating story of Erector continues in Bill Bean’s Guide to Gilbert Erector Sets, 1933-1962 – a fitting follow-up to Bill Bean's Guide to Gilbert Erector Sets, 1913-1932. Author William M. Bean recounts how the sets were created and marketed from the Great Depression through the Baby Boom era following World War II, and how collectors continue to marvel at new discoveries uncovered in attics, antique stores, online auctions, and flea markets across the country.Within these pages you will find:dozens of photographs of classic Erector sets, models, and componentsdetailed set descriptions, estimated values, and contents lists for every Erector set from 1933-1962new discoveries including previously uncatalogued and unknown Erector sets.If you want to learn more about these unique and extraordinary metal construction toys, this guide is for you. Read more