This guide intends to categorise all of the different packaging types used by the palitoy company in the uk for star wars action figures from the original set of 12backs released in 1978 through to the 79 tri logo cardbacks released in 1985. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Meccano trilogo vehicles matrice 20062009 by stephane faucourt. Meccano is a model construction system created in 1898 by frank hornby in liverpool, united kingdom. Last 17 this refers to the last 17 characters produced. Stephane faucourt star wars book, meccano to trilogo book, articles, features, reports, forums. In addition, updated tables with card variations can be found on. Meccano to trilogo subtitled french to european vintage star wars action figure toys is a fullcolor 144 pages a4format 8 14 x 11 34 inches softcover book written by collector stephane faucourt. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. This book is the reference for meccano and trilogo star wars vintage action figures related toys, and can be enjoyed whether you are a diehard or casual collector, affiliated or not in the hobby, or simply a star wars fan. History of french star wars merchandising 19771986 in june 20, which was a followup to his previous book meccano to trilogo in 2006. This swca special feature complements the trilogo section of the meccano to trilogo book. The meccanotrilogo collectors handbook goes back to the basics. The first truly universal standup ebike on kickstarter.
Tri logo tri logo cards have logos in english, french and spanish. Some have a typical ufo style punch hole see pictures on the top row below, andor a fabrique a macao small sticker in the lower right corner of the card. Unfollow meccano vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Erector by meccano gives todays young thinkers the tools they need to become tomorrows inventors. The tri ang railways name was dropped a few years after lines bros took over the hornby name although the majority of the trains were still the original tri ang models. Early bird this was the first kenner star wars action figure item.
Unconfirmed as french releases are yoda and anakin. Meccano construction book 1950s printed in the book gives instructions on eight models. The first truly universal standup ebike by chris o. The outfit is in mint condition, containing both layers which are still wrapped in its original cellophane packaging, together with its instruction booklets. Shred with this uniquely designed, highquality, ecofriendly electric standup ebike that hits up to 15mph. Stephane faucourt collects vintage toys from the french meccano licensee. Buy meccano shire library 1st edition by roger marriott isbn. New reproduction and preowned original meccano plans. The versatile toy engineering construction system meccano first made by frank hornby in 1908 reached its heyday in the early 1960s, when it was the most popular. Indien het speelgoed is beschadigd of indien er een gevaarlijke situatie kan ontstaan, dient het product te worden weggegooid. All of the books in this shop can be purchased directly on the internet by following the links provided under each book. Een volwassene dient dit speelgoed regelmatig te controleren op schade en gevaren. Below we have old toy and antique toy makers marks and logos and trademarks.
In 1971 the lines brothers tri ang group went into voluntary liquidation and meccano tri ang was eventually sold to airfix industries in 1972, the company name reverting to meccano ltd. The versatile toy engineering construction system meccano first made by frank hornby in 1908 reached its heyday in the early 1960s, when it was the most popular christmas present for boys throughout britain. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meccano to trilogo was the first book published about star wars action figure toys from a european licensee. Nov 05, 2017 chris oneil is raising funds for dc tri. Meccano to trilogo 2006 released in october 2006, meccano to trilogo was the first book published about star wars action figure toys from a european licensee dedicated to the elusive meccano line, by the french licensee in 1978, to the european trilogo line that was available until 1986. The cover features a coloured photograph of a tractor labelled fred which could be made with kit no. Meccano to trilogo book matrices updated are hosted by rebelscum at. The system consists of reusable metal strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles and gears, and plastic parts that are connected together using nuts and bolts. Meccano was exported to many countries and in 1912, hornby and his son, roland, formed meccano france ltd in paris to manufacture meccano. Trilogo swca feature the star wars collectors archive. A new book just released is filling a part of this gap. Please enjoy the photos of the markings and the historical photos of toy makers from american flyer, to z or y and yonezawa in this case. The meccano engineers bookshop contains a selection of books of interest to meccano modellers.
Here are meccano book in fab condition with no signs of marks etc. Quick post to update our readers about stephane faucourts and yann lerouxs new book dedicated to meccano and trilogo collecting meccano trilogo. First 12 this refers to the first 12 characters produced. The photos and companies are displayed alphabetically and from top to bottom. From meccano to trilogo 2006 which revealed the french series to the collecting community.
Scottish terrier dog logo link to home page tri valley local. It is dedicated to the elusive meccano action figure line, by the french licensee in 1978, to the european trilogo line that was available until 1986. Meccano to trilogo released in october 2006, was the first book published about star wars action figure toys from a european licensee dedicated to. At the same time, general mills, a united states toy manufacturer, purchased the majority of shares of meccano france s. Isbn 0904568369 the above book is an all encompassing history of meccano from 1901 to 1980. This book is the reference for meccano and trilogo star wars vintage action figures related toys, and can be enjoyed whether you are a diehard or casual collector, affiliated or not in the hobby, or simply a star wars fan back to collecting. Released in october 2006, meccano to trilogo was the first book published about star wars action figure toys from a european licensee dedicated to the. Meccano were, however, slow to counter this increasing competition, an example being the delay in changing to br liveries, which was not introduced until 1953, a year after tri ang railways had launched with locomotives in br livery, although the tri ang wagons were lettered gw and ne. The last 17 was the end of the line for vintage star wars. Meccano to trilogo book 07 limited edition print star wars. Tri ang railways was a british manufacturer of toy trains, one of the elements of the lines bros ltd company who traded using the brands tri ang, minic, pedigree, and frog.
Unfollow meccano books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The french releases all have a smaller bubble with rounded corners on the part thats sealed onto the card. Faucourt started out by writing a few articles for star wars fan magazines and realized that he had enough material to write a book. The book is 55 pages and has coloured photographs and text in several languages as well as english. Meccano to trilogo released in october 2006, was the first book published about star wars action figure toys from a european licensee dedicated to the elusive meccano line, by the french licensee in 1978, to the european trilogo line that was available until 1986. It revealed the french toy lines to the collecting community accross the world. Writing from meccano to trilogo and interview with stehane. Make offer star wars tri logo vintage zuckuss cardback w bubble rare meccano clipper pbp. Jun 10, 2012 buy meccano shire library 1st edition by roger marriott isbn. The outer wooden box is in excellent condition having been stored by the vendor within its original outer cardboard packing. A detailed figure card type bubble shape matrix is also presented in the appendix section. Meccano ltds turnover for the 1910 financial year was 12,000 pounds. Find great deals on ebay for tri logo and star wars.
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