Now, an average example of this set, which you see quite a few over the years, could sell for anywhere from $85 to $100, $125.

Do erector sets still exist?

The two brands are now sold under the Meccano brand name, with the Erector Set being marketed as "Erector by Meccano".

When did they stop making Erector sets?

Faced with wartime metal shortages in the 1940s, the company introduced wooden sets. In the 1960s, the Gabriel Co. bought the popular toy, but sales slowed in the 1970s. In 1980, the manufacturer discontinued the line.