A Brief History Of Meccano

A Brief History Of Meccano
Meccano could very well be the next Transformers. Transformers 3 isn't the only toy movie on the horizon - Meccano has licensed its toy sets to an independent production company. Helix Films have been brought on board to turn one of America's biggest toy properties into a movie. Obviously, considering that Meccano generally has no plot or staple characters, no writer or direction has been announced. We do know one thing though, those glorious Lego-esque building blocks will be hitting our screens in 3D. Oh, and - amusingly for everyone on this side of the pond - Meccano is actually called 'Erector' in America, which will no doubt gain it immeasurable notoriety and publicity on the name alone.

CLICK HERE for an impressive Gallery of Meccano models

CLICK HERE for an impressive Gallery of Meccano models

Game Copy Wizard

Game Copy Wizard
Back Up ALL Your Video Games

I am writing this article just to put an end to this misery of all you gaming fanatics all over the world. We all wonder if only we could make copies of the original games and keep them as backups.

The reason for this is that the original game disks get damaged very easily due to the scratches they develop on them. So once these get damaged, one has to buy the same expensive disks again. This is definitely not a very economical thing to do. So you can make use of some really good game coping software that are available for the home user.

Game Copy Wizard is one of the most known copy game software. The software is a distinct one, since it allows you to produce a quality back up or copy of your favorite game from any game console by using a DVD burner. The Wizard is not similar to other types of software because it offers you the chance to create a back up or a quality copy of your preferred movies, videos, series or music.

The brand of your console does not matter when using Game Copy Wizard. The software is able to copy games from all kinds of game consoles on the market. Among them I can count Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PS2, PS3, Gamecube and Dreamcast.

What Will Game Copy Wizard Do For You?

With the help offered by the software you can make a quality back-up or copy of your preferred games, but also create your personal DVD's with music, videos or movies. There are so many things that you can do with this software. If you decide to buy it, you will get good value for your spent money.

The copy game program is able to penetrate through the unbreakable protection of the games quite easily. So you will be able to have those easily copied even if they are protected by some specific applications. The Game Wizard is definitely a must have software for any game lover. The only inconvenience is that the software does not update itself.

The software has an extremely easy to use interface and all the detailed information is written there. You just need to click with the mouse on the Create Copy button. It runs smoothly and you won't need to worry about DVD scratches anymore. All your favorite games will be safe from now on by using Game Copy Wizard.

WILL MECCANO EVER DIE

Construction sets are the kind of toys that always seem to please children. They have a simplicity and directness, which is probably what has provided their continuing appeal down through the generations. It may be that innate need to build that we all seem to have, or it may be the fascination of using nuts and bolts and watching something we have created grow before our eyes. One thing is sure, construction toys have been and continue to be a winner with children everywhere.

One maker of excellent construction set toys who has seen educational toys come and go is Meccano. The company was created in 1901 by Fred Hornby in England. It is the kind of toy more often associated with boys, but of course in this day and age of political correctness, there is no reason whatsoever why girls can't get to grips with construction toys like Meccano too. The complex construction requirements, combined with a strong creativity element and a need for imagination is exactly the kind of thing that may appeal to many girls.

We tend to associate today's toys more with whirring electronics, usually on a screen. Computer games are indeed popular, but don't overlook the simplicity and enduring appeal of construction sets. From a basic array of nuts and bolts, angle pieces, girders, metal plates, steel strips, wheels and strange shaped pieces and structures that are difficult to put a name to, Meccano is a wonderful journey of discovery for any imaginative child. From the jumble of pieces with no shape or arrangement, a crane can arise, or a vehicle of interesting design, or just something that looks good and gives a lot of satisfaction for just being there.

It's true that there is a somewhat old-fashioned connection surrounding Meccano. It can be thought of as a game that older people - fathers and even grandfathers - once played with. Yes, they did, but today's young children play with Meccano too! The geometric creations made from construction sets have pretty much all been created before by someone, but that doesn't make it obsolete. There is an abiding and continuing appeal about Meccano. It never grew old, and it never will. It was an educational toy for previous generations, and it will be the toy of choice for generations to come.

Meccano has undergone many changes over the past 100 plus years, and it is likely to see even more changes in the future too. Some things never change, however, and construction sets this good will always be at the forefront of mechanical engineering imagination and good building coordination among children.

Discover educational fun construction toys as they are meant to be. Come back to before electronic gadgetry took over, and to when constructing things gave real pleasure. Discover Meccano models all over again and be so glad you did!

Wednesday, 14 April 2010

New 3D Film

Helix films and Meccano toy company join forces to build “Erector Set” toy movie franchise
Friday, February 26th, 2010

LOS ANGELES (February 16, 2010) – Helix Films, an independent production company, announced today that they have formed an exclusive partnership with Meccano Toy Company to develop an original 3D feature film based upon the iconic Erector Set brand of children’s construction toys. The deal represents the first time Meccano has licensed film rights to their toys. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Helix is currently developing an original script with an eye towards creating a film franchise based on the Erector brand that could also expand to other entertainment platforms including television and video games. While details of the story are being kept under wraps, the film will be a family fantasy/adventure.

“The three partners of Helix Films all grew up playing with Erector Set toys but in different countries—Kevin Foo in Australia, Gaukhar Noortas in Kazakhstan and me and my brother Robert in the U.S.—so our partnership with Meccano is very personal, as well as exciting,” said Steven-Charles Jaffe (“Ghost,” “Star Trek IV,” “Strange Days”) of Santa Monica-based Helix Films. “We believe the iconic Erector brand offers generational appeal with global reach, providing a tremendous platform to create a thrilling film franchise that boys, girls and adults will all adore.”

“The very core of Meccano/Erector is about creating educational toys that enable children and adults to imagine and create completely new worlds,” said Michael Ingberg, CEO of Meccano Toy Company. “It’s perfect for a film franchise as it certain to entertain but also stimulate creativity and imagination as the Erector toy system has done around the world for nearly a hundred years.”

Invented in England by Frank Hornby in 1901, Meccano was conceived as a model toy construction system comprising re-usable metal strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles and gears, with nuts and bolts to connect the pieces. The toy has sold under the “Erector Set” brand in the U.S. since 1913. Erector sets enable the building of working models and mechanical devices and have inspired countless engineers, designers, architects and creative minds of all ages. Modern versions include new technologies to accelerate construction for even the youngest children. Meccano/Erector set toy products are currently sold in more than 80 countries
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010

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