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Migros Construction Sets

Migros was a simple construction system made for the Swiss, department store 'Migros' by Stokys. The parts were basically standard Stokys parts, however they were poorly made and not stamped. Only one set was available.


Manufacturer / Distributor

Stokys, Switzerland


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MIGROS (Ref:MGS)

Maker
Stockmann
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Switzerland
Dates
1969 to See Comments *1
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
28
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1 (probably)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5

Comments
Set made by Stokys for Migros store. Parts as STOKYS save rectangular section Strips, yellow Flexible Plate, red Pulleys. *1 Didn't last long.

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A photos of the only Migros set
(Added 05/10/2023)

The instructions for the Migros set in German, French and Italian
(Added 05/10/2023)