A.C. Gilbert, Co. Erector Sets (1913-1967) Antiques With over 400 unique designs

With over 400 unique designs produced and 300 million units sold

the IF-8000 utilized a touch-sensitive glass panel that allowed users to input data via a primitive form of handwriting recognition or by tapping an on-screen layout

Instead of relying on batteries

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it stands as a legendary holy grail for retro collectors

A.C. Gilbert, Co. Erector Sets (1913-1967) Antiques With over 400 unique designsErector Sets History The Erector set, or just ERECTOR, was a line of metal construction toys made by the A. C. Gilbert Company. It was originally patented by Alfred Carlton Gilbert in 1913 and sold through his original company, Mysto Manufacturing Company of New Haven, Connecticut. Unlike wooden construction toys before it, the Erector set could also be used with an electric motor to make things move. In 1924, the Erector set was completely changed to