Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit | Build Your Own GIANT Hydraulic Amazing Gripping Capabilities Adjustable for Different Sizes Learn Pneumatic Systems

We bought the Mega Cyborg Hand for our 7 year old, and it has been such a fun and engaging project for our whole family. Building it together has been a great experience, though I would say a 7 year old definitely needs adult help and guidance for some of the steps. There are certain parts where an adult is required, but that actually made it a really enjoyable hands-on project to work on together. Our 10 year old also loves fiddling with it, which shows how well it spans multiple age ranges. The instructions are very clear and thoughtfully laid out, making the build feel much less intimidating. I especially loved that some pages in the manual include fun comic style stories and interesting facts about the physics behind how the mechanics work, it’s a great educational touch! We have absolutely loved this purchase for the value and are excited to finish building it and start using the hand. Highly recommend for families looking for a meaningful STEM project to do together. Age range: 7+

This was awesome!! My kid needed something to keep himself busy this did the job. He’s 6 so did need more help but didn’t mind it. It turned out so great and could use it as a time to teach how hydraulics work. Great quality little large for his age but again. He’s younger than one might get it for. It is very complex and a little harder to screw the screws in but we loved the quality time.

Excellent kit. It is really a 10+. It took 3-4 hours for a 14 year old and he needed sone help. So, if you are considering this as a gift for younger than 10, I recommend planning for a lot of help in building it. I wish the kit cane with a few spares for the cylinders and the piston seal. However, the manufacturer’s support was commendable. We had to request for 2 replacement parts and we received them in about a week with no additional questions asked. So, I definitely appreciate that. The kit itself is great for younger kids to learn about how hydraulic systems work and a great parent child quality time activity.

This is a great toy for a kid who likes to build things. Not only will they build, but they can also make use of it and see how the structure correlates with the function. Of course, it has sparked requests for more toys like this but that is a great thing. It is nice if you want to keep your child stimulated without being in front of a screen all of the time. The instructions are straight forward. My only gripe is how the pieces have to be popped out and it does result in some sharp edges that need to be shaved down so the parts can fit. For this reason, I give this toy 4 stars instead of 5. I would recommend that the parts come separated already into separate bags. Otherwise, it is a great value for the money.

I bought the Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit as a Christmas gift for my 9-year-old son, and it was a huge hit! From the moment he opened it, he was excited to dive into the building process. The instructions were clear and easy for him to follow, and he managed to assemble it mostly on his own, with just a little guidance. Watching him figure out how each piece fit together and seeing his pride in completing it was priceless. The kit provides a fantastic hands-on learning experience, teaching mechanical concepts and the basics of hydraulics in a fun and engaging way. Once assembled, the cyborg hand is incredibly cool. It fits comfortably, works smoothly, and my son has been having a blast testing its capabilities, like picking up objects or pretending he's a robot. The fact that it’s adjustable for different hand sizes means he’ll be able to use it for a long time. This STEM kit is not only entertaining but also educational, sparking curiosity about engineering and science. I highly recommend it for any kid who loves to build, tinker, and explore how things work. It's a gift that keeps on giving!

Best STEM item I have purchased for my 6-year-old grandson. I had to be there through the entire building process, but we built it together. Awesome outcome, great instructions and great learning experience on the concepts of compressors and hydraulics. This hydraulic hand is a great way to engage in science. I tried MANY items this summer (mostly computer and tech based) and none came close to this hand. I will definitely look for the Thames and Kosmos brand again. Lots of parts and up-front prep work before you can begin building.

It was pretty intense assembling this hand. Some of the crucial parts slip out of their attachment points making it tough to operate. Plan to spend the better part of the day building it (tool us 4 hours) and requires some help from adults. A part did break on one of the fingers. Wish the had a few extra parts. Otherwise, it’s a cool hand. Maybe build but not use to often.

Purchased for my 15year old son who is used to building plastic models. The box was in perfect condition when I received it and all the packaging and instructions were also in perfect condition. My son took his time and built the hand in about 4 hrs. Hand works great and the more you practice with it the better you get. It has its limitations when it comes to gripping things, but overall is a fun project. Definitely recommend.

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My son The really enjoyed building this cyborg hand. It taught him a lot about physics.. a great gift idea.

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The product looks amazing with very very detailed instruction inside. However, the box was delivered without wrapping, no Amazon bag, no Amazon box. The box is damaged and does not look like a new one. The shipment sticker was put directly on the box with the product. This is a gift and it took me a while to remove the sticker. Consider another seller of this product.

La mano es muy bonita aunque hay que dedicarle un poco de tiempo al armado, pero se ve super genial una vez terminada