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Merkur(1) Construction Sets
Merkur Elektrus/Elektro
Popular
Merkur(1) was a Meccano-like construction systems with 10mm hole spacing. Merkur was made in the Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia) from 1925 right up to the present day. In additional to the traditional construction sets, they also make a robotic system and an educational system. Their website is http://www.merkurtoys.cz/.
They also made an electrical set for making electrical experiments - This was originally called Merkur Elektrus and later Merkur Elektro.
A small range of sets was sold under the Popular name in the early 1930s./
Merkur
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Inventor Company, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Later from 1950: Kovopodrich, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MERKUR [1] (Ref:MER1)
Merkur
MERKUR type
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
1925 to in production in 2018 and continuing
Steel
M3.5
single-tapped
M3;M4
30
119 (see comment *1)
10.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *2)
5.9
6.0(see comment *3)
Comments
Replaced INVENTOR. Also sets named Ebert & Wifra MERKUR. *1 including parts in plastic as well as metal, but not special parts added since '99. *2 bright zinc plated steel after late '90s. *3 Earlier plain brass, Bolt Head Diameter 5.6.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Merkur manual for set 1.1
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for set 1.1
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 3
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 3 Big Set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 4
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 4 Big Set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 5
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 6
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set M6
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 7
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 8
A Merkur manual for set 010
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for set 010
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 011
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 012
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 013
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for set 013
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 015
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 016
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for set 016
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 017
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 018
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for set 018
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 019
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 030 - Cross Express
(Added 05/09/2019)
A slightly different Merkur manual for set 030 - Cross Express
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 031
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 032
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for set 033
(Added 21/09/2020)
A Merkur manual for Classic set C01
(Added 05/09/2019)
The Merkur Manual for the Maxi-Excavator
A Merkur manual for the Age of the Vikings set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Army set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Farmer set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Fire set
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another Merkur manual for the Fire set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Flying Wings set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Helikopter set
(Added 05/09/2019)
Another slightly different Merkur manual for the Helikopter set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the John Deere set M01
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Machinery set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Red Baron set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Safari set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the Drive sets
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur booklet on the Education sets
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual on experiments for the Education sets
(Added 05/09/2019)
A listing of the contents of many Merkur sets
(Added 05/09/2019)
Photos of some of the Merkur Robotic set models
(Added 05/09/2019)
A 2012 Merkur catalogue (in English)
(Added 05/09/2019)
A 2015 Merkur catalogue (in Czech)
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur catalogue (in Polish)
(Added 05/09/2019)
A recent Merkur catalogue (in German)
A 2011 Merkur O Gauge Trains catalogue
(Added 05/09/2019)
A 2013 Merkur O Gauge Trains catalogue
(Added 05/09/2019)
A 2015 Merkur O Gauge Trains catalogue
(Added 05/09/2019)
A 2016 Merkur O Gauge Trains catalogue
(Added 05/09/2019)
Photos of a mini Merkur 'Trempik' set
(Added 07/03/2024)
Merkur Elektrus / Merkur Elektro
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Inventor Company, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Later from 1950: Kovopodrich, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MERKUR ELEKTRUS (Ref:MES)
Merkur
Electrical/science
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
1933 (see comment *1)
10.0
3.8
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
`
Comments
Full details lacking but standard parts, Bell, Lamp Holder, & Coil can be seen. *1 Date is speculation but this set seems to have preceded ELEKTRO.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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NOTE - The 'Other Systems Newsletter' pages displayed further up this web page, may also include information on this system/era.
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Inventor Company, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Later from 1950: Kovopodrich, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MERKUR ELEKTRO (Ref:MEE)
Merkur
Electrical/science
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
to in production in 2009 and continuing
Steel / Plastic
--
83
10.0
3.8
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
`
Comments
Good range of standard, dedicated & special parts including Motor Armature, Compass, Bell, Magnet, Coil, 6-tooth Striker(?), & 5x10h Flanged Plate with 1½cm square hole at one end.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Merkur manual for the 1970 Elektro set
(Added 05/09/2019)
Photos of the Merkur 1970 Elektro set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the E1 Elektro set
(Added 05/09/2019)
A Merkur manual for the E2 Electronic set
(Added 05/09/2019)
Popular
Manufacturer / Distributor
The Inventor Company, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Later from 1950: Kovopodrich, Police nad Metiyi, Czechoslovkia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for POPULAR (Ref:POP)
MERKUR type
Czechoslovkia / Czech Republic
1930 to known in 1932
Steel
10.0
3.7
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Set(s) produced by Merkur with probably (mostly?) standard parts.
Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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