Machine Creation Kit - Open-Ended STEM Building Challenges to Inspire Inventive Thinking | Ages 8+ | Engineering, Science, and Technology Toy

There are lots of science and engineering kits out there, but it’s rare to see ones that encourage actual innovation and open-ended thinking rather than simply following instructions. I’m so impressed with this set!!

It is a really cool toy/project to buy for a young one who likes to put stuff together, build, and create things. I got this for my 11 year old not son who likes fidget toys a lot, not knowing whether he was going to be into it or not but he loved this. Great brain stimulation while learning how to build a mini robot with robotics and an introduction to STEM.

I don't know if they missed the wires when crimping, but 2 out of 4 wires on the battery leads do not work.

Sent this to my 8 yo grandson for Christmas. On the 26th he sent me videos of two things he had built. He really seems to be enjoying it.

This was purchased for a family friend's son whose mind likes to stay busy. It was the perfect gift.

My nine year old has really been enjoying it. I really like how open-ended the materials are, and the challenges are engaging. A lot of "STEM" kits just involve following construction instructions, whereas this kit challenges kids to come up with their own solutions, which makes it much more educational and means the kids don't tire of it nearly as quickly. A few quibbles -- the screw eyes are very difficult to fully screw into the provided nuts without a tool, and the points where the wires are attached to the motors are somewhat vulnerable (but easy to fix if you have a soldering iron). I will also say that the markup on these materials is considerable; you're paying for the idea/design/curriculum more than you are for the stuff. You could source most of these things online or at the hardware store fairly cheaply, but that also means that the kit is easily expanded and broken pieces easily replaced.

It's a Christmas present so we will see how the boy likes it in a week.

I love that this is an ongoing project.