Erector 30 Model Set 352 Piece Set

by Erector

Product Features

• Nearly a century of Erector history packed into this 30 Model intermediate set.
• Erector Set 30 features simple & sophisticated moving parts with a 6 Volt motor and gear box.
• Packed with 352 parts proven to be favorites by generations of Erector fans.
• 30 Model Erector Set Build 30 Amazing Erector Models Dune buggy, lawn mower, crane, speedboat, tractor, forklift, motorcycle with rider--a broad scope of impressive designs

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008VU7O
• Item model number: 51837530
• Our recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,528 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Motorized Model Fun -- A colorful mixture of flexible and hard plastic parts, this set is ideal for builders who have mastered the basics. Motorized for motion, this set allows you to construct cars, helicopters, machines, and more. The 352 parts included can build at least 30 models. -- When you add other erector sets, you can use the parts interchangeably to build an infinite number of models. Includes an Allen wrench, multi-function box-end wrench, cable command, and 6V battery-operated motor. Recommended age range from 8 years and above. -- WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Customer Reviews

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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More AND Less than they used to be..., August 18, 2005

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Brian L. Reed (Franklin, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Erector 30 Model Set 352 Piece Set (Toy)

I bought this particular set for my nine-year-old's birthday. He loves to build things and I figured that this would be the perfect toy for him.
Several things have changed since the Erector Sets of my generation (40 yrs old). The plastic parts included in the kits are of good quality and add an extra dimension to the toy's flexibility. I also liked the button head screws that require an allen (hex) wrench to tighten instead of the old slotted screwdriver that was forever slipping off the head of the old screws and stabbing you in the hand! The electric motor and power-pack are nice too, albeit a little weak to move the heavier assemblies.
I guess the only complaint I have is that, while I really liked the (socket) button head screws for assembly; I was less than impressed with the quality of the hardware provided. The hex cut-outs in the screw heads must be at the top of their tolerance and the wrenches at the bottom because they slip/spin pretty easily before parts can be tightened down securely. I've replaced the wrenches with some higher quality metric ones I already owned and, they're better but, still not perfect.
Finally, The instructions do a pretty good job of showing how things go together as they're CAD (computer) generated. Several models are explained and several more are pictured, only. It'd be nice to have instructions for some of the extra, pictured models available, as well- possibly online. LEGO does this with their Bionicle series and it's a very handy reference.
A good toy but could still use a little fine tuning.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the way I remember it as a kid., September 4, 2007

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Twain Steinbeck "flynbike" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Erector 30 Model Set 352 Piece Set (Toy)

Few toys have the kind of product life that the Erector set has enjoyed. I'd hesitate to say how long ago that I first played with one, but I do know that I spent hours on the living room floor making cranes, robots, and other contraptions that hadn't yet been imagined. So when I tired of coming up with woodworking and "found object" projects for my ten-year-old daughter, I turned to to the construction set I remembered. She and I have had hours of fun exercising our spatial skills, creativity, manual reading skills, and patience with this set. The instructions are well-illustrated, the packaged models you can build are fun, and the results are just as I remembered them. The only regret you'll feel is when you have to take your last project apart to build the next one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Erector 30 model construction set, December 30, 2010

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nanckar - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Erector 30 Model Set 352 Piece Set (Toy)

bought 2 of the erector 30 model construction sets for grandsons ages 11. There are alot of small parts , the dowm side ,but this is an education toy and makes them use their thinking to build. would recommend it compared to the toys that are out there this year.