Clou Construction Sets
and
Match Box Construction Set(2) (100 Toys in One)
and
Match Box Construction Set(3) / Match Box Construction Set(4)
and
Macón Construction Sets

These are all very similar 'Matchbox' type construction sets which used wood and metal. All have very similar or identical parts except that the parts in Macón are about 50% larger that the others which are all around the same size. They are all thought to have made the same 100 models.

Clou was produced in Germany in the early 1930s.

Match Box Construction Set(2) and 100 Toys in One are both the same set. The confusion arose because the Match Box Construction Set(2) sets were mounted on a card which said '100 Toys in One', which originally was found by itself with no set attached. These were made in the USA.

Match Box Construction Set(3) and Match Box Construction Set(4) were made in Japan. These are the same, the only difference is that the name 'Limemar' is blacked out on Match Box Construction Set(4).

Macón was produced in Spain (apparently under an American patent) and made the same 100 models. However the parts are approx 50% larger.

Clou

Manufacturer / Distributor

Gebr. Schmid, Germany

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The Clou model instructions (in English)
(Added 23/05/2019)

The Clou model instructions (in German)
(Added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Clou construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)

Match Box Construction Set(2) / 100 Toys in One

Manufacturer / Distributor

Louis Marx X Co., 200 5th Avenue, New York City, USA

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Manufacturer / Distributor

Louis Marx X Co., 200 5th Avenue, New York City, USA

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Match Box Construction Set(3) / Match Box Construction Set(4)

Manufacturer / Distributor

Linemar, Japan

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Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Japan

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Macón

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Spain

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