Erector Motorized Special Edition Mechanical Workshop Set, 727 Pieces

by Erector

Product Features

• Erector new deluxe set that builds 25 models
• Has gearbox, suspensions, steering, motor
• Comes with 727 parts
• Detailed construction steps for 15 models and photo inspiration
• Interchangeable with all Erector sets

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 16.7 x 14 inches
• 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: B000MJD2Z4
• Item model number: 830532E
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,589 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Erector Motorized Special Edition Mechanical Workshop set is a 727 pieces set. It builds 25 models and includes a 6v motor. This Erector new deluxe set builds up to 25 models. This is a special edition set featuring incredible Meccano mechanisms: gearbox, suspensions, and steering, motor parts.

Product Description

Erector new deluxe set that builds 25 models, has gearbox, suspensions, steering, and motor. Comes with 727 parts with detailed construction steps for 15 models and photo inspiration. Interchangeable with all Erector sets. Comes in a carry case. Ages 8+. Electric motor requires 4 1.5V "AA" batteries - not included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Erector sets have their issues, but are useful for some building projects because of sturdiness., January 29, 2010

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Two kids mom "scienceteachermom" (NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Erector Motorized Special Edition Mechanical Workshop Set, 727 Pieces (Toy)

General review of current erector sets
Both of our kids (13yr old boy and 10 yr old girl) are building enthusiasts (Lego, Kinex etc). They are able to build the most complicated Lego and Kinex structures on their own, including building and programming Lego Mindstorms. We also have a mulitple Erector sets . Here are the positives and negatives of Erector

*Good:
Mostly, once a project is built it is quite sturdy and can be played with without worry about it falling apart.
All parts are interchangeable with all other kits, even ones a few decades old.
Kit can be used to build parts for use in other play, or for projects. For example a ramp for the Mindstorms robot or a part to hold up a light needed for a science fair project.
The storage boxes are nice for organization and fairly sturdy.


*Bad
It requires a fair amount of manual dexterity to put some of the models together. It can be hard to hold the pieces and try to screw them together with the bolts with just one set of hands. Adult help will be needed fairly often. Even then, the adult will sometimes struggle to get the parts into place. Age 8 is defiantly too young to work on these solo. Not because of the intellectual complexity but because of the manual skills needed.

*Ugly
Sets are sometimes missing pieces. Count them when you get them before starting building.
The motors are iffy quality and as far as my kids are concerned, underpowered.

This particular set is a bit too specific, building only cars and one at a time. In general I would give Erector sets 3.5 stars (for the issues above) but this one ranks only 3 because of the dependency on the motor to be fun and the questionable track record of our motors.

46 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective motor prevented use, August 26, 2009

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Susan E. Sitkoff "Susan" (Orlando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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= 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 Special Edition Mechanical Workshop Set, 727 Pieces (Toy)

Out of the box this set not only had a defective motor but also had a crushed battery compartment. We looked up a customer service number and now that the Erector sets are made in China and distributed in France there is only 1 number listed in Texas. Guess what? It doesn't work so I had to call Canada to get a different number for someone who told me the only way to get replacement parts is to email some guy at meccane (who will not reply) and then wait a "couple of weeks". Enough already, I will be returning the set today and will have to deal with the crying child who now has no birthday set. Did I mention the second I said I put the motor together they cut me off and said oh its defective so obviously they knew about the problem!!! Sad sad sad

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trevster, July 1, 2010

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Trevster - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 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 Special Edition Mechanical Workshop Set, 727 Pieces (Toy)

There is nothing wrong with the product. The problem is your sloppy employees who tore up the cardboard cover on the set. There is no excuse for this behaviour which causes the collectable value to be lowered and customers to be dis-satified. I think you should refund part of the purchase price.