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Buz Builder Construction Sets
Buz Builder was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made from after the Second World War until 1984. There were two phases. In the first phase it was made by Buzza in Australia until 1974. In the second phase it was made by in New Zealand by Tri-ang Pedigree (NZ) Ltd until 1984.
First phase (Buz Builder(1))
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BUZ BUILDER [1]
Very like Meccano
Australia
after World War Two to 1974
Steel
5/32W
double-tapped
5/32W
38
94
12.7
4.3
4.1
4.0 (see comment *1)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
6.5
8.0
Comments
Many parts stamped BUZ. Unusual parts are round top 9 holes Trunnions, 5x5h Flanged Plate, 2 holes wide Hinge, 3 holes strip Hook. *1 Also 4.1. *2*3 Also (H&S)R Nickel plated steel.
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Second phase (Buz Builder(2))
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BUZ BUILDER [2]
Very like Meccano
New Zealand
late 1970s to 1984
Steel
5/32W
double-tapped
5/32W
38
93
12.7
4.3
4.2
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
7.9
7.0
Comments
Initially many parts listed as BUZ1 but plus 5*9 holes Flanged Plate. ? sets at that stage but later only (about 68) parts in new sets 1-4 with new manuals & colours. Only a few parts stamped. *1 Square Nuts in manual.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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