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Multi-Builder

Multibulder was a patented wooden block construction set , which had the blocks anchored to each other by split pins.

It was manufactured by NicolToys Ltd., of Robertsbridge, Sussex, whose main business was making sports equipment.

Concept

What made the Multibuilder system different to other pinned-block systems was its wheeled chassis base, which had a tensioning screw mounted at the back. This meant that as long as at least one block was connected to the base using split pins, a series of other blocks could be stacked behind it, in almost any configuration, without their holes having to line up with each other, or with holes in the base, and the horizontal stack would still be secure, forced together by the screw, and held in place by simple friction. Further blocks could then be fixed to the top of the first layer, using more split pins.

Addresses

NicolToys Ltd. – Robertsbridge, Sussex
NicolToys Ltd. – Playfair Works, Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridge CB3 7PW (closed 1986, ceased to be office 1988)

External links

H J Gray and Sons (gracesguide.co.uk)

Pages in category ‘Multi-Builder’

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Multi-Builder construction set MB1

Media in category ‘Multi-Builder’

The following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total.

Anti-Aircraft Gun, Model No6 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 715; 103 KB
Armoured Car, Model No5 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 541; 100 KB
Baby Engine, Model No26 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,047 × 1,200; 124 KB
Battleship, Model No31 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 601; 64 KB
Church, Model No15 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 993 × 755; 110 KB
Church, Model No16 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,053 × 833; 106 KB
Clock Tower, Model No10 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 861 × 1,116; 99 KB
Electric Car, Model No9 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,199 × 527; 90 KB
Engine, Model No1 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 608; 96 KB
Express Engine with Van, Model No21 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 436; 87 KB
Express Engine, Model No12 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,164 × 543; 103 KB
Fire Engine, Model No13 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 569; 99 KB
Fort, Model No14 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 995 × 650; 90 KB
Fort, Model No32 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 1,005; 162 KB
Gateway and Tower, Model No17 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 946 × 981; 125 KB
Heavy Gun Carrier and Trailer, Model No28 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 471; 82 KB
Horse Wagon, Model No27 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 523; 77 KB
Lorry, Model No3 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,179 × 523; 97 KB
Motor Timber Truck and Trailer, Model No22 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,117 × 389; 61 KB
Multi-Builder patent GB 537442 (1940).jpg 2,200 × 1,662; 443 KB
Pill Box, Model No20 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 912 × 469; 56 KB
Racing Car, Model No4 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 469; 96 KB
Royal Bed, Model No11 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 904 × 795; 99 KB
Six-Wheeled Truck, Model No24 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 616; 128 KB
Station, Model No23 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 721; 100 KB
Steam Truck, Model No2 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,179 × 588; 111 KB
Steamer, Model No7 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 629; 88 KB
Swing, Model No29 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 1,068; 102 KB
Table and Chairs, Model No18 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 796 × 465; 72 KB
Throne, Model No19 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 569 × 771; 63 KB
Traction Engine with Revolving Flywheel, Model No30 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 676; 106 KB
Traction Engine, Model No8 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 549; 102 KB
Tractor, Model No25 (Nicoltoys Multi-Builder).jpg 1,200 × 952; 120 KB

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