Erector Multi Model Construction Set

by Erector

Product Features

• Uses new system of flexible cable
• Contains 252 parts
• Detailed construction steps for 6 models and photo inspiration for 9 more
• Adults love to play as well
• Interchangeable with all erector sets

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 15.8 x 9.8 inches ; 2.4 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: B000A10Z4U
• Item model number: 836515E
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,901 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Erector Multi Model Building Set builds fifteen different models. It includes a tool and instruction booklet. It comes with a new system of flexible cable to allow movements and create attractive models. It contains a tools and assembly instructions included with detailed construction steps for 6 models and photo inspiration for 9 more.

Product Description

With a combination of shiny steel pieces and flexible components, hands-on builders will be challenged to create moving toys that teach mechanics, physics and problem-solving skills. The 15-Model Set has 252 pieces for building an operating tow truck, crane, excavator and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Versatile but too dexterous, March 5, 2009

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E. Smoker "EMS" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Erector Multi Model Construction Set (Toy)

I bought this for my son's 10th birthday, product marked 8 and up, as he greatly enjoys this sort of toy. The parts are extremely well made and obvious care has been taking to ensure of the fit and finish as well as proper quantity of the parts in the box. It comes with all the tools that will be required for construction; no additional tools required. The educational value is virtually limitless. It is possible with some imagination, and maybe another set, to create structures both complex and simple. These are the positives.

The negative (singular) is unfortunately the daunting level of dexterity required to make even one of the models outlined in the instructions. Even I found it challenging having to hold this nut while turning that screw and all the while trying to keep these parts in place. This is the reason I rated it only a three. My son despite his best efforts is unable to complete some of the steps without my assistance. Granted this is not many; however, for the age rating given I would expect something simpler.

Most challenging steps can be overcome with a judicial application of planning the assembly of whatever the offending piece(s) may be. I will concede that this gives a very good excuse to spend more time with your child and that is always a good thing.

In summery this is a versatile construction set with near limitless possibilities. If your child is interested in constructing for imagination then this is bound to keep them entertained for hours. If (s)he plans to build from the instructions be prepared to provide some assistance. I firmly believe these problems could have been overcome by better step-by-step instructions, "beefier" (wider, thicker) parts, or simply raising the recommended age by a few years.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Over all, it's a good toy, December 28, 2009

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DivaKitty - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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We purchased this erector set for our 7-year old son for Christmas. He began playing with it at once. He is mechanically minded so he was excited about the possibilities of things that he could create. The bolts and nuts are small and a little difficult to use, even for me. It may be a good idea for the manufacturer to include a set of tweezers. I had to help a great deal with construction; but, our son is very interactive in helping. This is an opportunity for together time and a teaching in working together. I like that most all of the construction pieces are metal. It makes the set more durable. Some of the plastic pieces are not in exact proportion with the metal pieces which makes construction more challenging. However, this opens up opportunity for alternative ideas of how to manipulate something to make it work (taking the lemons and making lemonade.)The directions included are pretty easy to follow. I had to go back and reconnect a part more than once after I realized that I had bolted something in the wrong hole. Over all, I think this is a good toy. Reason being, it gives itself to creative, problem solving thinking (for adult and child, alike,) and, if your not in a hurry, an opportunity to do something creative together. If neither you nor your child are not mechanically inclined it will be frustrating.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the quality I grew up with., July 28, 2010

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Al (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 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 Multi Model Construction Set (Toy)

I got this for my kids since I remembered how much fun the sets were back in the 80's.

The quality went down drastically! The beams are no longer flanged at the ends so they bend more easily. The models shown are too detailed for my children to follow so I had to do all the work (each model that I built took about 2 hours but it was great time spent with the kids). The tools that are included will do the job but there is too much balancing required so I had to use pliers to hold the nuts in place.

While they were playing with the second model I built; one of the command cables snapped. When I took the model apart many of the beams were bent and it looked like the holes wouldn't match up if we tried to build anything else.

My parents still had one of the sets that I used for years and it appeared to be in good condition. I took that instead for my kids and returned this one.