Meccano Magazine facts for kids
First issue cover, Sep–Oct 1916, Vol. 1 No. 1.
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| Editor | Frank Hornby (first) |
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| Categories | Hobby |
| Frequency | monthly / quarterly |
| Circulation | 70,000 / issue (1930s) |
| Publisher | Meccano Ltd |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Final issue | 1981 |
| Company | Meccano Ltd |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
Meccano Magazine was a cool magazine from England. It was published by Meccano Ltd, the company that made Meccano toys. The magazine came out every month from 1916 to 1963. After that, other companies published it until 1981. Even though it started for kids who loved building with Meccano, it quickly became a general hobby magazine for "boys of all ages."
Contents
What Was Inside Meccano Magazine?
This magazine was first made for kids who built things with Meccano sets. It had articles about how to build new models. It also showed off the latest Meccano parts.
More Than Just Meccano
Over time, Meccano Magazine grew to include many other fun topics. It wasn't just about Meccano anymore! The magazine featured other cool products from Meccano Ltd. These included Hornby trains and Dinky Toys, which were popular toy cars and trucks.
A Magazine for All Hobbies
The magazine also had articles on many different hobbies. Kids could read about engineering, airplanes, and real trains. There were also sections on model building, camping, and even photography. If you liked collecting stamps, there was something for you too, called philately.
News for Meccano Clubs
In 1919, Frank Hornby, the founder of Meccano, started the Meccano Guild. This was a group for Meccano fans. The magazine shared news from different Meccano clubs. This helped clubs know what others were doing.
Worldwide Adventures
Articles often featured countries from the Commonwealth. This was because Meccano Ltd sold its toys all over the world. It was a way to connect with readers in different places.
Why Meccano Magazines Are Special Today
Old copies of Meccano Magazine are very important now. They are a great way to learn about history. They show what toys and hobbies were popular back then.
Collector's Items
These magazines have become collector's items. Many people like to collect them. You can often find them being bought and sold at auctions. They are a valuable link to the past for toy collectors.
