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A.C. Gilbert, Co. Erector Sets (1913-1967) Antiques it stands as a legendaryErector Sets History The Erector set, or just ERECTOR, was a line of metal construction toys made by the A. C. Gilbert Company. It was originally patented by Alfred Carlton Gilbert in 1913 and sold through his original company, Mysto Manufacturing Company of New Haven, Connecticut. Unlike wooden construction toys before it, the Erector set could also be used with an electric motor to make things move. In 1924, the Erector set was completely changed to