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 15 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: 7.2 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000GOF5S2
• Item model number: 830570E
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,857 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 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 idea behind these sets is to offer the builder everything needed--including illustrated directions--to construct models of rockets, race cars, airplanes, and famous buildings and bridges around the world. These sets offer many hours of fun and satisfying play time. Handy carrying case for easy storage. Includes 643 parts, builds 25 models.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Erector Special Edition Set, April 27, 2008

By	Donald D. Logan (South Elgin IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 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 Motorized Racing Car & More - 643 pc Metal Construction Set (Toy)

Contrary to other reviews I've read, I am totally satisfied with this product. Even though it is not of the quality of older sets (what is today) it still entertains and trains young minds.

The set was received on time in perfect condition. Because of some of the reviews we had read concerning missing parts, we inventoried the contents and found everything as listed in the manual.

We anticipate many years of enjoyment as we enjoy our grandchildren getting the same enjoyment we received many many years ago.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Erector set, January 17, 2007

By	Marilyn Warner (Clearwater, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Erector Motorized Racing Car & More - 643 pc Metal Construction Set (Toy)

The set itself seems to be good. However, what is not good is the beginning age listed on it. This was given to a very bright eight year old who has no trouble putting together lego sets with 700+ pieces by himself. He takes radios apart and puts them back together. But He had trouble following the directions on this erector set. He might enjoy it in a few years, but for now it did not provide him with what we had hoped.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unleash your creativity, January 1, 2008

By	OCreader (Orange, CA USA) - 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 

This review is from: Erector Motorized Racing Car & More - 643 pc Metal Construction Set (Toy)

My 17 year old LOVES this set. In the first week he made a working crane and then built a truck to set the crane on. He was able to follow the directions easily. Then he was able to quickly figure out ways to build his own creations. Well worth the money.