Around 1990 I also knew of just one guy who had Meccano, inherited from his father mostly. Everyone played with Lego. This is the Netherlands. Going to the toy

Around 1990 I also knew of just one guy who had Meccano, inherited from his father mostly. Everyone played with Lego. This is the Netherlands. Going to the toy store to fetch the yearly Lego catalogue was a cherished ritual for me. I would study it thoroughly and think of how to spend my yearly budget most wisely.