Definition
A construction toy system featuring metal strips, gears, pulleys, and fasteners that allow children to build motorized models and structures, introduced in 1913. Erector Sets emphasize mechanical engineering and are considered a precursor to modern STEM toys.
Example Usage
His grandfather's original Erector Set from the 1950s still works and occasionally gets rebuilt into new contraptions.
Origin
Invented by A.C. Gilbert in 1913; originally called 'Meccano' in Britain before the Erector brand dominated in America.
Fun Fact
Erector Sets came with complex instruction manuals and motorized components, making them one of the most sophisticated toy systems of their era.
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