Erector Motorized Multi Model Set, 352 Pieces

by Erector

Product Features

• Colorful mixture of flexible and hard plastic parts
• Interchangeable with all erector sets
• Contains 350 parts to build at least 30 models
• Comes with a 6V battery-operated motor
• Recommended age range from 8 years and above

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 15.8 x 11.8 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 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: B000GFDLIC
• Item model number: 837530E
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,924 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 30 model motorized set includes a 6V motor with 352 parts as well as all the nuts and bolts needed to build cars, helicopter, machines and other creations. It comes with a 6v battery operated motor to create various movements and models: crazy machine, helicopter, quad.

Product Description

Designed for slightly older kids who have already mastered the basic principals of assembly, this Erector set fuses plastic and metal to generate more than 30 different models. Young builders can follow the illustrated instructions to create even more interesting projects by adding motion and real functionality.

Features:

• Colorful mixture of flexible and hard plastic parts, plus galvanized and painted metal building components
• Comes with an Allen wrench and multi-function box-end wrench
• Includes cable command and 6-Volt battery-operated motor
• Contains 352 parts to build at least 30 models

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save Your Money, March 7, 2010

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A. Harvey (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Erector Motorized Multi Model Set, 352 Pieces (Toy)

I purchased this set as a gift for my son so that we could do projects together. Initially I was very excited having been raised with erector sets myself.

The problems:

The circuitry for the 6V motor destroys batteries/don't use rechargables if you don't want to lose a fortune;

The rubber drive belts split apart with normal use/no spares are provided;

The motor mount required machining in a drill press before it would work (poor manufacturing tolerances);

The functions of the finished projects tend to be grossly disappointing because of lack of quality, things bind-up;

Many projects are difficult to bulid due to almost impossible access issues. The smallest of fingers cannot reach some of the necessary fastener application steps.

Rubber keepers split without excessive force being applied and there's not a single spare included;

Some custom tooling had to be improvised to complete some of the builds.

I am a professional hands-on machine designer and builder and have reasonable expections. This is not a viable product

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What happened to Erector?, March 8, 2010

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Jor23 "Jor" (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Erector Motorized Multi Model Set, 352 Pieces (Toy)

Looks good right out of the box, but if you actually try building anything with it you will realize that this product was not built or designed to be played with. The battery pack constantly pops apart. On the first day we had to tie it together with string to get it to work. The items they have for you to build are disappointing to build because the parts bind up and don't actually work. Agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer on March 7, 2010 who also gave this mess one star.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great project for parent and child bonding and teaching., February 1, 2010

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Chad Alvey "thechAd" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 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 Motorized Multi Model Set, 352 Pieces (Toy)

I have a 7 year old son who loves to build and take things apart to see how they work. Out of the box the concept of this toy was a bit advanced for my son. We spent an hour a night for about a week building on a tractor let it run the kitchen a few times, then tore it down and started on the 4-wheeler. It was a great opportunity first for me to spend time with my son doing something we both enjoy and second to teach him some basic principles of how gears work and parts go together to support the over-all structure. Now he has a firm understanding and can build any project in the book with very little if any guidance. I recommend this for any parent that has a child who likes to see how things work. Make sure you take the opportunity to work with them. It has plenty of teaching opportunities ranging from how to keep your work area tidy and organized to how power gets from the motor to the wheels.