> Fischertechnik is fantastic, but I guess mostly unknown in the US? Perhaps only by those "not in the know" so to speak. For the general consumer, yeah mostly

> Fischertechnik is fantastic, but I guess mostly unknown in the US? Perhaps only by those "not in the know" so to speak. For the general consumer, yeah mostly. But if you're into DIY robotics for any length of time (or perhaps other STEM pursuits), you likely know about it. That said, Fischertechnik makes Lego look cost effective...