Building Blocks
The core of the Fischertechnik system is interlocking blocks made of nylon. It is an ingenius system that allows you to build some very cool designs. The black blocks have grooves on all four sides allowing the blocks to be connected end-to-end, side-to-side and side-to-end. There are also thin red panels, gray straps and a whole bunch of connectors.
There are angled connectors that allow the block to be connected at angles of 7.5 degrees, 15 degrees, 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Your imagination is going to soar well beyond the number of supplied building blocks. One source of cheap building blocks is eBay. I was able to pick up an old sets of FT blocks, gears and connectors for $20. Old sets going back to the 1970s are compatible with the new sets. You can also purchase individual spare parts from FT or Studica.com here in the US.
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