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Timberdoodle's review   We may try to be impartial, but with a firefighter/EMT in the house, it is hard not to find ourselves drawn to all manner of fire-related products. These three fire trucks are not only fun to build, but with a working fire hose they will be a welcomed addition to any candlelit dinner! About Fischertechnik: Fischertechnik began making world-renowned components nearly 50 years ago for engineering companies. The components were used in their designs to simulate new installations, to debug them, and to train those who would operate the new equipment. Designed with quality and realism in mind, they are still used in the industry today. Over the past few years, Project Lead the Way, a U.S. organization that promotes pre-engineering courses for middle and high-school students, has used over a million dollars of Fischertechnik components in 1,300 schools in 45 states to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from the U.S. education system. Engineered to scientific precision and manufactured using high strength nylon, plastic, and steel, Fischertechnik components are built to last for decades. The unique design of these components results in stronger and more reliable connections when building than any other manipulatives. Equally valuable in a home school curriculum, Fischertechnik gives children a modern and proven advantage in learning technology.   Features 110 pieces Builds 3 models Manufacturer's Information Manufacturer: Fischertechnik Made In: Germany CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3yrs. Average Customer Review: Based on 3 Reviews. Write a review.

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After Lego, we were at a loss - these are great! November 5, 2008 Reviewer: Elizabeth L. from Dublin, Virginia   My son is advanced for his age and mechanically inclined. Although this is a wonderful blessing it has been a challenge for our family to find materials to hold his interest and keep him challenged. After going through all of the Lego and other available construction projects available to us we were at a loss. I am so grateful for timberdoodle for making Fishertechnic available and for keeping it affordable. Thanks to their reviews I was able to determine which items would suit his needs...and they have been great!! He has been able to build  models of transmissions, of pneumatics and of motors with technical accuracy and understanding. I would encourage any family to put these models into the hands of their children, both the gifted and those whose strengths are in other areas, we all drive automobiles and at some point in our lives will need the ability to assemble models of one kind or another. There is something for everyone here, and the models are well suited to homeschool families and age ranges. Try one of the intro models offered at a reasonable price...and you will be convinced! Was this review helpful to you?

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This was a success November 3, 2008 Reviewer: Kim M. from Knoxville, TN   This was our first Fischertechnik purchase, and it was a hit.  Easy to follow directions for a seven year old.  I have tried to push legos on my son, but he always resisted.  This was a success in getting him excited about building. Was this review helpful to you?

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These kits (pick anyone you want!) are THE BEST!!! October 31, 2008 Reviewer: Karren C. from Elizabeth, CO   These kits (pick anyone you want!) are THE BEST for teaching hands-on kids how things work, what makes it "tick", what it looks like when you don't want them taking the real thing apart(!) and has them thinking the whole way! Especially great for boys who need things to do(!) that are real and valuable and they don't have to be reading to do it!  We LOVE these products. The hardest part for you as the parent will be choosing which one to buy! Was this review helpful to you?

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