What can you tell me about Erector sets?

[ett]

Do your kids like them? What ages are they good for? DS1 is 6 1/2 and loves all kinds of building toys.

There's one coming up on Amazon's lightning deals later today and was thinking of picking it up for DS1's birthday this summer.

Thanks!

[Momof3Labs]

DS1 has one but IMO he is still a little young for it unless there is significant adult assistance. I would say 8-9yo is a minimum for playing unassisted with it.

[brittone2]

DS is getting one for his 6th birthday, but he's very mechanically inclined and we're viewing as something to do with DH and my dad.

[ett]

Thanks for your input. I think I will wait a little longer before getting DS1 a set.

[hellokitty]

I really like the erector jr sets. TJ Maxx carried them over Christmas, so they might still have them, and maybe even on clearance. It would be ok for a 6.5 yr old. The thing about the original erector set for older kids is that it's all metal and I don't know if I would trust a 6 yr old to keep track of that stuff with a younger sib around and having it scratch up the floor, etc..