Few people realize that the erector set has been a staple of children development for over 90 years. Developed by A. C. Gilbert in 1913, many generations have benefited from the realistic building components and open-ended play that is encouraged by erector sets. In recent years the Erector brand has refreshed the erector set principle with dozens of innovative kits that allow children (and adults) to create classics like the ferris wheel to cool new designs like a motorcycle, a roadster, crane, and skyscrapers like the Empire State Building. With a wide range of prices and skill levels, there's an erector set for everyone!