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Buz Builder
Sunny Toy
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.
Some sets called Sunny Toy, which consist of Buz Builder parts have been seen in an Australian chain store
First phase (Buz Builder(1))
Manufacturer / Distributor
Buzza Products, Clarence Street, Sydney, Australia
From mid 1950s: Buzza Products, 80 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BUZ BUILDER [1] (Ref:BUZ1)
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.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Buz Builder(1) manual for sets 1 and 2.
The backing card attached to Buz Builder(1) set 0.
The backing card attached to a Buz Builder(1) set or spare parts.
The envelope containing parts for Buz Builder(1) accessory set 1.
The envelope containing parts for Buz Builder(1) set 0.
An advertising leaflet for Buz Builder(1) by James Smith Ltd, thought to date from October 1962.
Second phase (Buz Builder(2))
Manufacturer / Distributor
Triang Pedigree(NZ), Auckland, New Zealand
Later: Buz Builders Ltd., PO Box 23065, Auckland, New Zealand
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BUZ BUILDER [2] (Ref:BUZ2)
Very like Meccano
New Zealand
1976 to 1990
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
NOTE : If the 'Other Systems Newsletter' pages for BUZ BUILDER [2] do not appear in the window below, then refresh the page.
The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A photocopy of a Buz Builder(2) manual for sets 6 and 7.
A Buz Builder(2) advertising leaflet thought to date from 1974.
Sunny Toy
Manufacturer / Distributor
uzza Products, Clarence Street, Sydney, Australia
From mid 1950s: Buzza Products, 80 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for SUNNY TOY (Ref:S Y)
Very like Meccano
Australia
Steel
5/32W
--
10 (approximately)
12.7
4.3
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
A shrink-wrapped set containing a small selection of nickelled BUZ parts, sold only through chain stores. BUZ data used. Also a larger boxed set with mainly coloured parts including a 5x11h Flanged Plate.
Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Sunny Toy available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.