Erector Motorized Racing Car & More - 643 pc Metal Construction Set

by Erector

Product Features

• Comes with a 6V battery-operated motor
• A special edition designed for real constructors
• Comes with 643 parts
• Instructions for 25 Fully Detailed Models
• Interchangeable with all Erector sets

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 16.7 x 14 inches ; 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 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: B000GOF5S2
• Item model number: 830570E
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Erector Set has been a favorite toy since the early part of the 20th century. Designed for ages ten and older, the ingenious system of small parts combine in numerous ways to create an infinite number of models. As kids enjoy building with the Erector Metal Construction Set, they're learning important skills like patience, organization, coordination, and how to read directions. The Erector Metal Construction Set features a six-volt, battery-powered motor so that children can see their creations move.

Super Construction Set Ages: 8+ Number of models: 25 Number of parts: 643 Requires: 4 "AA" batteries (not included)

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Instructions for building 15 increasingly complex models; pieces interchangeable with other Erector sets. The Challenging: With 643 parts to keep track of, pieces might get lost; directions have illustrations but no text. In a Nutshell: A classic toy that will entertain kids for hours while encouraging creativity and honing motor and analytical skills.

You can create a variety of devices, ranging from a catapult... View larger.

...to a working, motorized car! View larger.

Build, Learn, Play
The Erector Set comes with a handy carrying case. Not only does it help your child organize the many small pieces of their set, it allows them to take the set with them on the go. The instructions are helpful and clear, showing in detail how to build the models, and stating clearly what pieces are needed before your child gets started. Please note, however, that there are no text directions, only illustrations. The plastic pieces can feel flimsy at times, but children testing the toy didn't seem to mind and played for hours.

A Classic Toy Lives On
Kids can build up to 15 different models using the illustrated instructions, or they branch out with their own creations. From planes to cranes to helicopters, there is so much that can be built with the 643 nuts, bolts, wheels, screws, and metal pieces that come with this set. A six-volt battery-powered motor makes the models come alive.

The sheer number of parts may seem overwhelming, but the compartmentalized case will help kids stay organized. Teenagers should have no problem building on their own, but younger kids might need some supervision and help, especially since the directions include no explanatory text -- just illustrations.

What's in the Box
Erector set with 643 parts, six-volt battery-operated motor (batteries not included), illustrated directions, and storage case.

Product Description

The Erector Set has been a favorite toy since the early part of the 20th century. Designed for ages ten and older, the ingenious system of small parts combine in numerous ways to create an infinite number of models. As kids enjoy building with the Erector Metal Construction Set, they're learning important skills like patience, organization, coordination, and how to read directions. The Erector Metal Construction Set features a six-volt, battery-powered motor so that children can see their creations move. Super Construction Set Ages: 8+ Number of models: 25 Number of parts: 643 Requires: 4 "AA" batteries (not included) What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Instructions for building 15 increasingly complex models; pieces interchangeable with other Erector sets. The Challenging: With 643 parts to keep track of, pieces might get lost; directions have illustrations but no text. In a Nutshell: A classic toy that will entertain kids for hours while encouraging creativity and honing motor and analytical skills. You can create a variety of devices, ranging from a catapult... View larger. ...to a working, motorized car! View larger. Build, Learn, Play

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still an awesome toy, July 12, 2005

By 

Robert LaGrasse (Land O' Lakes, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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If you're reading this, odds are you grew up playing with an Erector set and you're now considering one for your child. The good news is they're still just as cool as they were when you had one. The materials have actually been improved. The straight peices are now completely flat, rather than the beveled sides they used to ship in the old sets. They're made of a more rigid metal as well. This allows for a little more flexability in what your kids can design and build. At first I thought the price was a little steep, but my 8 year old has easily gotten $100 worth of enjoyment out of this set. I actually ended up buying another set to ship to a relative for his upcoming birthday, so yes, you're getting what you pay for.

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Item Is Totally AWSOME!!, November 28, 2004

A Kid's Review

This toy is so cool. The day I got it I opened it up to find tons of pieces and instructions. I spent a lot of time just building the models that were in my head. This is sooo cool. If you buy this, you are NOT wasting you'r money.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back memories, August 15, 2007

By 

JD (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

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

Amazon Verified Purchase

My son loves to build things. He has a huge Lego collection but I thought it was time to take it up a notch to a more intricate construction set. After researching a number of construction sets, I decided on the good 'ol Erector set. I had one as a boy and my dad had one when he was little. I'm glad I went with the Special Edition because it comes with detailed instructions to build about 15 or 17 different structures. Many other Erector set kits only have one design, such as a race car or train. I'm not saying they wouldn't add educational value but once it's built, it's built. The whole point is to find a toy which can be used over and over again. The Special Edition does just that. My 9-year old son loves it. In fact, my 7-year old daughter plays with it too and I'm happy about that. I think the eye-hand coordination, thought process to intrepret instructions, and the spatial thinking needed to understand how the parts go together benefits all who play with it. I'd like to see additional instructions offered so the fun can continue. Not sure what will happen after the last of the 17 kits is put together. Highly recommended.