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DOLLHOUSES & ACCESSORIES | Home » » » ERECTOR MOTORIZED MODEL SET 352 PCS | | | | | | WARNING:| CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
| | | Description: | | 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 Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.76 inches | | Product Width:
| 15.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 11.81 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.7 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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37 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Save Your MoneyMar 07, 2010
By A. Harvey
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
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
What happened to Erector?Mar 08, 2010
By Jor23
"Jor"
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 found the following review helpful:
 Great project for parent and child bonding and teaching.Feb 01, 2010
By Chad Alvey
"thechAd"
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.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Hours of enjoymentDec 03, 2011
By cbaumb
This product says ages 8-88. 8 may be a little on the young side. Expect this to be a joint activity with the adult/parent. Very nice change of pace from the other toys/activities though.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Boys love to buildApr 03, 2011
By daarmy
This is really a very good set. My 8-year old son loves to build and follows directions very well, so he has done most of the work on his own. There are a good variety of projects in this set.
My only real complaint is that the motor is underpowered. Many of the projects end up being fairly heavy and the motor just isn't sufficient to move that much weight. This is disappointing to a kid who has finished a project that doesn't really work because the motor isn't strong enough.
We have an older erector set as well. The new set parts aren't as durable as the older set, like most things these days. I do think they made a great move going to the use of Allen wrenches vs. tiny screwdrivers to tighten things. This seems to be much easier.
Overall a great building toy that would be a five star toy with a slightly stronger motor.
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