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Distler Giant (or Gigant) Construction Sets

Distler Giant was a Trix-like Construction system only larger. It was produced in Belgium in the early to mid 1960s. it was known as Distler Gigant for the German market.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Distler Toy Co., Nivelles, Belgium

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DISTLER GIANT, DISTLER GIGANT (Ref:D G)

Maker
 
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Belgium
Dates
1963 to 1965 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Thread
M6
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
33 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
30
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
16.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
6.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
6 (see comment *3)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
9.8
Bolt diameter (mm)
10.0

Comments
Strips 30mm wide. Called DISTLER GIGANT for German markets. *1 Stock sold off later. *2*3 Standard TRIX gears but 6mm bore.

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A Distler Giant manual
(added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Distler Giant construction system
(added 14/11/2018)

Page content last updated - 14th November 2018