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Anker Stones / Anchor Stones by Anker Steinbaukasten are high quality sets of building blocks for children and adults alike. For over 125 years Anker Stones have been manufactured by hand according to a traditional formula. 100% natural materials, consisting of chalk, quartz sand, colour pigments and linseed oil meet the highest of ecological standards. Manufactured in three colors to simulate terra cotta brick, natural sandstone, and the blue slate of European roof tiles, these blocks look and feel like real stone. This gives the finished structures a lifelike quality that is unsurpassed. Anker Stones are hand finished to a high degree of accuracy, making it possible to build very complex structures. The weight and texture of the blocks are sufficient to hold the building together. There is no need for glue or other adhesives.
Building Set #30A is an extension set including 250 additional stones. It also comes with a booklet illustrating plans for different structures which can only be built with this set in conjunction with sets #6, 6A, 8A, 10A, 12A, 14A, 16A, 18A, 20A, 22A, 24A, 26A and 28A combined. These sets are sold separately. However, you certainly do not need to have any other sets in order to build endless designs from your own imagination! Stones are stored in a wooden box with a sliding lid which contains an additional diagram illustrating how to pack the stones back in the box.
- 250 bricks in a wooden box
- Construction plan *
- Packing model
* Only in combination with Sets #6 + 6A + 8A + 10A + 12A + 14A + 16A + 18A + 20A + 22A + 24A + 26A + 28A
Currently, 16 different building sets are manufactured that can be combined according to the traditional Anker extension system. With each extension set, the number and diversity of the stones increase, and thus, also the possibilities to create larger and more multifaceted buildings. The building plans in the extension boxes are designed in a way that enables you to use stones from previous basic boxes.
The beautiful color manual is made from the original wooden block prints and has many diagrams of buildings you can make that are appropriate to this set.
The high quality, educationally valuable Anker Stone Building Sets are true treasure chests for old and young master builders. Castles, palaces, towers, bridges… creativity and fantasy are never limited. Anker Stones are long-lasting companions that get even more vibrant as time goes by, obtaining a unique patina. Whether intended as a child's toy or as a serious adult's hobby - Anker Stone Building Blocks are always a wonderful choice.
Manufactured in the state of Thuringia, in eastern Germany.
Anker - The brick makes the difference.
Dimensions (inches): 15.75" L x 11.42" W x 1.85" H
Dimensions (centimeters): 40 cm L x 29 cm W x 4 cm H
Weight: 15.43 lbs. / 7 kg
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Freedom / Human Rights Considerations:
Country of Origin: Germany
The first Anchor Stone building block sets were brought to world fame in 1880 by the toy manufacturer Richter of Rudolfstadt, Thuringia. Thuringia is in the Eastern part of Germany and was under communist rule after World War II. The communist forbid the production of Anchor Stone building blocks claiming it did not comply with communist ideals. It wasn't until 1995 that Anchor Stone building block sets were again manufactured, adhering to the original, authentic process, which has proven to be of very high quality for over a hundred years. Some of the original sets have already found their way into museums. Anker Stein is the German name for these stone building blocks literally translating to Anchor Stone.
Country of Origin Freedom Rating (on a scale of 1 – 7)*: 1.0 - Free
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Environmental Considerations:
Anker Stones consist of quartz sand, linseed oil, colour pigments and chalk - For over 125 years the formula has remained the same. The use of 100% natural ingredients meets the highest ecological standards.
Manufacturer Suggested Age Range: Ages 3 to Adult
Parents' Choice Award in Gold 1998
National Parents Publisher Award in Gold 1999