Merkur (toy)

Merkur
Other namesConstructo, Build-O, Tecc
TypeConstruction set
Inventor(s)Jaroslav Vancl
CompanyMERKUR TOYS s.r.o.
CountryCzech Republic
Availability1920; 104 years ago (1920)–present
MaterialsSteel
Official website
An Airplane built with the Merkur construction set

Merkur refers to a metal construction set built in Czechoslovakia (later the Czech Republic). It was also referred to as Constructo or Build-O in English-speaking countries and Tecc in the Netherlands.

Unlike Erector/Meccano, which was based on Imperial/customary measurements, Merkur used metric. There is 1x1 cm raster of connection holes on building parts, connected by M3.5 screws.

The brand was launched in 1920 and ran until 1940 when World War II put a halt to production. It was resumed in 1947. The private company was closed down and its assets nationalised by the Communist Czechoslovak state in 1953. The Merkur toys were made throughout the communist period and were exported all over Europe. The company was privatized by some of the former employees after 1989, but went into insolvency in 1993. Later on, Jaromír Kříž bought out the company and during three years he got back the production and saved this renowned Czech toy.[1]

In 1961, Otto Wichterle used Merkur based apparatus for experimental production of the first soft contact lenses[citation needed].

The factory and Merkur museum are located in Police nad Metují, Czech Republic.

Merkur also produces a wide range of toys, including metal 0 scale model trains and steam engines.

References

  1. ^ MERKUR Toys homepage Archived 2012-01-26 at the Wayback Machine, brief history of the company.
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