Construction toys

Stackable alphabet blocks have long been a popular early learning toy. The printed paper on wood designs first appeared in the 1830s and were still popular throughout the 20th century.

The first stone blocks were Richter's Anchor Blocks in the 1880s. These simple arched and square blocks could be used to create elaborate buildings.

		Frank Hornby created Meccano construction sets. Previously named 'Mechanics Made Easy', the name was changed to 'Meccano' in 1907. These construction sets contain strips of metal which could be bolted together to construct various machines and vehicles. Lego first appeared in 1953. The word Lego comes from the Danish for 'play well'.
Lego construction set, TYTMP000337

Play-Doh first appeared in 1956. At first there was only one colour, which was dirty white. Primary colours were introduced in 1957. William Harbutt invented Plasticine in 1897. It first went on sale in 1908.
	lay-Doh modelling Ccay, TYTMP000340