Timberdoodle's Fischertechnik Mechanic & Static 2 Review

I have a super exciting product from Timberdoodle to share with you today, Fischertechnik Mechanic & Static 2.

Our Fischertechnik Mechanic & Static 2 kit

First things first, what is Fischertechnik?  It was designed and created with an engineering mindset by a German inventor, Artur Fischer in 1964.  There are various sets that are fully compatible with one another.  A unique thing about fischertechnik building blocks is that they allow connections to all six sides!  Fun fact:  David played with Fischertechnik sets when he was a boy!

Above you can see the different models on the back of our box.

{The models include a Bar, a Turntable, a few different Crank Gears, an Inclined Plane with Vehicle, a few different vehicles, a Handcart, A Cardan Joint, Gearbox, a Planetary Gear, Bevel Gear, a Kitchen Appliance, A differential Gear, a Scissor Lift Table with Steering System, a Windshield Wiper, A Four-bar Chain, a Power Hacksaw Machine, a Beam and Scales, a Scales with Sliding Weight, a Lifting Tackle, A Table, A Double Ladder, a Girder Bridge, a Bridge with Underbeam, a Bridge with Upperbeam, a Cable-stayed Bridge, and a Crane.}

This particular set includes 500 parts for building 30 different models (named above) and is targeted at kids 9 and older.  It includes a Fischertechnik XS motor (which requires a 9V battery, not included).  C (age 12) has really been enjoying building the various models.  So far, he has built the bar, turntable, crank gears, inclined plane with vehicle, different vehicles and the crane, which is super impressive!  These models show how gear systems work and also how structures are made stable.  I appreciate that kids have plenty of opportunity to design and build their own models as well.

Opening our box

Sorting through pieces

A peek inside what the directions look like.

C building the bar

A closer look at the bar

C with the bar.

Next, C built the turntable.

He showed me how it can spin his PEZ dispenser all the way around.

C with his completed crank gear.

A closer look

Inclined plane with vehicle

C with a different vehicle

A closer view

The completed crane

C picking up a toy car with the crane.

Another view

Moving the toy car

Picking up a toy helicopter with the crane.

C with his completed crane.

This set helps teach various concepts like how a shaft drive and transmission work, helps kids figure out how to design a stable bridge, how simple machines work, how gears work, etc.  Kids learn about technology principles by building, constructing and playing.  This set is fabulous to have as part of our homeschool but it would also be great for classrooms and playrooms alike.  It's an outstanding STEM item and we would highly recommend it.  Check out our short video below to see a few of C's builds in action.



Disclosure: Huge shout out to Timberdoodle for selecting me as a Timberdoodle Blogger. Timberdoodle sent my family Fischertechnik Mechanic in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are my own.