Alun Owen

Favourite toys

I can't choose between …

Meccano or Lego

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meccano_box.jpg - One hundred years young

MECCANO

One of the definitive toys for boys. An addictive introduction to engineering and architectural principles for so many of us. Meccano helped unleash your inner geek.

Okay, girls loved it too! (I'm not boyist.)

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LEGO

Another fantastic toy to nuture our creativity. Made of plastic so far more bits for your pocket money!

Am I too old to get away with buying Lego Mindstorms? Probably …