Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine Stem Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy Of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced

Step right up and try your luck Do you have what it takes to grab a claw-full of candy with the candy claw Machine Experiment to develop your motor skills and engineering chops to conquer this awesome STEM challenge Build a working model of the classic claw machine - that enticing, sometimes frustrating, and always fun arcade game in which you try to grab prizes from inside the machine with a remote-controlled claw in a limited amount of time cranks, gears, and belts move the claw arm left and right, and forward and back Hydraulic levers move the arm up and down, and open and close the claw A spring-loaded trap door shoots the collected candy out at you if you manage to succeed Time yourself or your friends and see if you can retrieve a specific object in a given amount of time No batteries or electricity are required - it uses only the power of your hand and the mechanical advantage of the machines built into the device choose from three different claw shapes (cool nerdy roboticists call these Aend effectorsA) and find the one that works best to pick up a particular candy or prize Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws all work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes Experiment with different gear ratios to speed up or power up your claw Packed with 6 lollipops and decoys (fake candy boxes), you can also fill it with whatever small candies, toys, or other small objects you like The game itself is great for honing dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination An innovative take on a robotic arm with something really worth grabbing

Features of Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine Stem Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy Of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced

Build & engineer your own arcade-style claw machineIdeal for ages:6 years and up Experiment with three different types of claws (pincher, scoop, and three-pronged) to pick up lollipops and decoy candy boxes (both included) A fun yet challenging, gamified approach to engineering lessons, youAll learn about hydraulics, levers, gears, belts, linkages, end effectors, and more No batteries or electricity required it uses only the power of your hand and the mechanical advantage of the machines built into the device Refill your machine with your own treats and prizes for long-lasting fun For ages 8+ with help 12+ I got this IMPORTANT: This cute candy claw is a challenging build Parentsadults will need to be active participants in the assembly and engineering of this product IMPORTANT: Download and read the instruction before use We recommend using the step-by-step assembly and troubleshooting videos available online Build Time: Approximately 2-3 Hours The Toy Associations 2022 STEAM Toy of the Year finalist