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Snap Circuits Jr. has been reviewed 298 times with an average rating of 4.73
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/17/2008 by Granny
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The Snap Circuits Jr. was an excellent gift for my 10-year old grandson. He was very enthused about following all directions for making each Snap Circuits component work and mastered them quickly. It is important to read directons first.
Interested in the science elements, he was excited about taking the set to school to demonstrate various functions for his teacher.
The only improvement for this product is to order the the next larger size Snap Circuit set!
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A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/2/2008
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After opening all his presents, this was the first toy my 8 year old grandson played with--he would complete a project and bring it to the livingroom to show all the adults.
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Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 25 days ago by Vicki Davis
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I gave this electronics learning set to my grandson for his fifth birthday. He loves it! After doing a few sample projects together, I explained how the board and the pictures are marked with the same grid and that he could use that information to do the projects by himself. He immediately set about working on #5 and with some trial and error, but no frustration, he completed it without my help. He was elated and ready for more. Although he is only 5, it is clear that with over 100 projects of varying degrees of complexity, he will enjoy this set for several years to come.
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Super Snap!
Posted 8/14/2008 by Ruth A Rood
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My mom bought this for my 8 year old son for his birthday. I love how simple the directions are. He loves how quickly he can make something work! It is clear to understand, and he sees how the circuit works and how to fix it if it doesn't! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone (within the age range) looking for some independant scientific experimentation and fun!
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Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/19/2008
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My son enjoys the toy very much. He is able to use it very easily and we are looking forward to moving to the next level of smap circuits.
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Pretty Cool!
Posted 4/5/2009
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My 10 year old engineer in training loves the Snap Circuits toy. It keeps his interest and he loves trying new configurations to get all the lights working. Pretty cool!
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Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/6/2009 by Chris Ackerson
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Wonderful learing toy that promotes great interaction between my son and myself. He is excited to try new projects and after play we have branched out into discussions involving applicability of concepts to his general surroundings (home, automobile etc..) I was truly excited to stumble upon this product because my son has had a great interest in "how" things with batteries work and in the process has dismantled most of his toys "figuring" this concept out for himself. Your product fits the bill perfectly. Thank you.
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Snap Circuits
Posted 9/15/2008 by Penny Damesworth
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Well packaged and seems something my 8 year old grandson will enjoy for a long time. Good booklet to explain what activities he can participate in building with his Snap Circuits, Jr.
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Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 4/23/2009 by Chintan Turakhia
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This is a great product, very educational. My 6 year old son loves it.
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Great Rainy Day Fun
Posted 3/12/2009 by Julie Smith
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We purchased this set for my 10-year-old nephew who is spending spring break with us. He spent most of yesterday playing with it and got it back out right after breakfast this morning to play with some more. I'm wishing now that we had bought a larger set, as spring break is turning into one long rain fest. But so far, he's been happily and profitably occupied.
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Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/8/2009
- RELATIVE
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This product is very easy to use. The instructions are relatively easy to follow and there are many different projects to keep a child entertained and coming back to it again and again.
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A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/6/2009 by Jennifer M
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Great product and really fun for the kids and adults alike. I love how it all snaps together, both in building and then for storage. It really saves having to keep track of all the pieces.
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Fun
Posted 12/31/2008
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My son is about to turn 9 and is having a blast with this. He has been playing with it for almost a week now, and so far has had no problems building things by himself.
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My 5 Year Old is Addicted!
Posted 9/21/2009 by Brad Williams
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My five-year-old son wants to do a few of the 101 projects every morning and every evening. The brief descriptions of voltage and current and load etc are very good and appropriate for children. It will greatly help however if the parent already understands these concepts and can fill in where the project explanations are thin, and can for example explain exactly what is happening differently between a series circuit and parallel circuit. (The parallel circuit drops 3V on each branch, but the batteries will wear out sooner because of the higher current flow -- this is not explained in the notes.) The three integrated circuits are also not explained in terms of what each pin is for, so this requires some deduction which someone with no electronics experience at all will be hard-pressed to perform. But still I want to stress that my son loves this. We have had some other electronics kits but this is by far the easiest to use and provides a huge variety of experimentation. We are going so fast, even with my five year old, I realize we should have gotten the 300-project version!
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Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/15/2009 by Chester W Gunhus
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This is a great product to introduce young learners to electrical concepts. The booklet is filled with dozens of quality projects with notes explaining many of the concepts. I highly recommend it.
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Love the Circuit board
Posted 8/21/2009 by Mother of 3 boys
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I bought this for my son's 8th Birthday. He saw it at a friend's house and loves it. All three boys (ages 4, 6 and 8) love to play with the circuit board and make things happen with electricity. It is just the right size, not too many pieces, but they can turn on a light bulb, ring a bell and make a fan go and their favorite, make the fan fly into the air and back down. My oldest son plays with it for hours.
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Snap Circuits JR great gift for my 6 year old
Posted 7/19/2009 by Carl
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Snap Circuits Jr was a great gift for my 6 year old boy. I walked him through the first project and helped him follow the directions. He took off from there and did the first several projects in the book. I thought the written directions and pictures were at his level and he could figure most of the projects out. This is a great Summer Brain activity while his little Brother naps. He likes to show his accomplishments to the whole family.
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great science project
Posted 6/9/2009 by Inhan Lee
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We found this product at the local science olympiad event. My boys (8 and 9 years old) both enjoyed so much that they wouldn't leave the table where it was used as an activity. I wrote down the product and ordered it as a prize for them to participate the science olympiad. My 8 year old boy was impatient to get it delivered and surprizingly delighted with the fast delivery from Fat Brain. I had to set a time limit for the boys to play with the circuits. After woking on several projects, 8 year old one was making his own circuit using copper wire: I had to warn him the wire needs to be insulated with other materials. He said "Still, I won't be electricuted since the voltage is so low".
An extra feature I like about this toy is that it shows real shape of resistance, etc., so that I can teach them how to recognize them in the real world. Highly recommend it.
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Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/23/2009 by Shyla Jagannatha
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I ordered the Snap circuits for my kids and the snap circuits jr. as a gift to somebody. My kids absolutely love th Snap Circuits. The parts are sturdy and it is very educational, interesting and fun.
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Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/19/2009 by Jenna Watkins Katz
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This is my 5 1/2 year old's FAVORITE toy from Christmas. It was the first one he wanted to play with at the time, and 3 months later it is still the toy that holds his interest. He takes it on trips with him and proudly shows every one he can the circuits he builds with him.
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Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/5/2009 by Deborah
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We purchased the toy as a gift and haven't given it yet, but judging by the package, it should be a big hit. It looks like fun and not too complicated for kids to use.
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Kids love it!
Posted 3/5/2009 by Leasa Pracht
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We got this set for my son's 7th birthday. He and his nine year old sister love it. When they have friends over, it's the first thing they want to play!
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Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/10/2009 by Jody Cain
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I got this for my 7 year old nephew who loves to build things. It was an immediate hit.
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Will keep your kids busy
Posted 12/6/2008 by Lucie Brodska
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I bought this set for my children and also got it as a present for their friends and cousins. It was a big success. The set includes 100 experiments and gives a wide opportunity of playing with the circuits. Thanks to the special units (sound detector, music, ...) even relatively simple circuit can offer a big effect, something kids usually appreciate.
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Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 18 days ago by Wendy Tycocki
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I gave this to my 7 year old grandson and he loves it. He needs a little help sometimes but he will grow with it. A great learning tool.
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Great fun!
Posted 24 days ago
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I gave this to my son for his bday since he likes to build and construct things. He loved it. Both of my boys played with it for hours.
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Circuit Board
Posted 9/28/2009 by Heidi Johnson
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My son who is 8 really has enjoyed the snap Circuits Jr. board. It is easy for him to use and right on his level. Highly recommend this toy. Good quality too.
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Fun gift!
Posted 9/17/2009 by Jenny Abbott
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I bought this for my 8 year old nephew and he loves it! He really enjoys building things and was really into Legos- but because he already had so many I thought I needed to find something else that he would enjoy. He has played with this everyday since he received it- it's a great toy.
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snap circut jr
Posted 9/6/2009 by barbara hansen
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purchased as a gift for a 6 year old boy. He was kept very busy playing with this, very imaginative and creative
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Jeanie Simmons
Posted 8/31/2009 by Jeanie Simmons
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This is a wonderful project. It has kept my grandson interested and learning.
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A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/21/2009 by Mary Ann
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We bought this product for our 6 year old son's birthday and he commented that he likes to "put it together" and "the way things move". He also likes the sounds.
One caveat is that my son has only just begun to use this product.
The color of the whistle is red in the manual, but orange in the set. A minor point, but it did cause some confusion.
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Instant Hit!
Posted 7/7/2009 by L+C's Mom
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I gave Snap Circuits Jr. to my 7 year old nephew as a gift. He loved it and his mother told me he played with it all morning. The next day, he brought it over to show me what he had built with it. He showed me how he could use battery power to make a fan go and to turn on a light. The connections and directions seemed very simple and easy to use. I loved that it was educational AND fun!
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Educational and fun!
Posted 5/27/2009 by Rochester, NY
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My son received this toy as a gift when he was 5-1/2 years old. He was able to follow the instructions with help. As he got older, he followed the instructions on his own and built his own circuits. The projects are fun and age appropriate. Some of our favorite projects were: make a light bulb turn on, make a siren noise, make it play the "birthday song", fly a disk, and draw circular designs. We have given this toy to many other kids (ages 6-8) as birthday gifts.
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Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/26/2009 by Eliza Lussier
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This product was easy for children to use, sturdy and actually works. I will gladly build on this project! My husband (an electrical engineer) was very pleased with the design as well. I don't know who had more fun with it! 5 yr old, 9 yr old or 43 yr old! ( I purchased it for the 9 yr old).
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My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/12/2009 by Janet Gravley
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We gave the Snap circuits Jr to our grandson for his 11th birthday. We had a great time working out the various circuits-he especially liked the noisemakers!! Great gift idea.
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My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/25/2009 by Nadine Aydt
- GRANDPARENT
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Interesting, challenging. Good product for parent/child interaction.
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Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/1/2008 by Pamela Jones
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This "toy" is awesome! It is teaching my son, who is only 5, all about electricity and how things work. We are a home schooling family and use our games and toys for learning experiences. Snap Circuits Jr. is now my son's favorite toy!
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Snap Circuits Jr. Review
Posted 4/29/2008 by Rey
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This is a very good educational thing or toy. My 6 year old son like building the circuits especially the one with the lamp and the one with the motor and fan blade. This thing is a perfect simplified design that my son was able to capture the idea of building the simple circuits.
I'm one of those people who has a background in "Ohm's Law," so I really like having this educational thing, and this is a good tool for me to teach my son at an early age about Voltage, Current, Resistor, Load, etc. in a fun and entertaining way.
Good job to you creator of Snap Circuits Jr.!!!
-- Rey
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Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 4/22/2008 by Bill McCarthy
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Toy is well designed and directions easy to follow. My son is 6 and having an absolute ball with the toy. He has built several of the projects and already asking if we can buy add-ons. He is full of questions about electricity and how it works through water. Good thing I love toys like this too and can help explain. For those that don't know, maybe there could be a parent section to help explain. Maybe that section exists and I just missed it. I'm sure we will be adding to the kit.
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Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/23/2009 by Thomas J Popovics
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Well, my sons opened this Christmas morning and put it aside. My 10 year old said he thought it might be "lame". When he opened it he was so excited to put it together and make the different things he spent 2hours sitting playing with it. The great thing is that his little brother, who is 7, sat right next to him and helped. It is such a pleasure to see them play together with this great toy. I know that they can use the knowledge they
gain from playing with the circuits in Science class at school.
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Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 16 days ago by Barbara Waters
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This is a Christmas gift so has not been opened yet. Looks to be of high quality and I am sure the 7 year old boy will enjoy this gift, so will his engineer Dad.
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My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/30/2008 by nancy r fitzgerald
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product is excellent. Easy enough to use that little if any adult assistance is needed after 1st go through. Tons of fun for whole family as you create doorbell's, flying fans etc. My daughter loved this product so much we bought the add on kits for her as well!
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A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/11/2008 by Evlyn Snow
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im so sorry that i can as yet rate the producted as it is a christmas gift and i havent given it yet but i would be glad to rate it after he gets it thanks for your promp deliverly of the gift.
merry christmas evlyn
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Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 6/17/2009 by Beth elliott
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Lots of fun for my 6 year old. He invited all the neighborhood kids over to check it out. They loved it. Only problem hard to see numbers and letters on main board. Would like to see that redesigned. For this reason I gave it 4 stars.
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 6/11/2009 by Lisa Gunhus
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I love this product and all the other Snap Circuits products.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/30/2008 by Latonia Hayes
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I bought this toy for my nine year old daughter. She loves gadgets and toys that challenge - - and so does her father! They've both enjoyed Snap Circuits. My daughter that the "toy" is awesome! She's said it was her favorite of all her gifts this year. I will purchase more of this type of gift for her.
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/8/2008 by Dennis Sohl
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just what i ordered...they were gifts for grand kids
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/7/2008 by Kathy O.
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Great product! We gave this as a gift to a friend. Our son started with this kit. It is very easy to use, instructions are clear, and the sets all work together. Then, you can make up your own creations.
Snap Circuits Jr. makes a great gift
Posted 7/29/2008
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This toy is for children interested in building, while learning about circuits and electronics.
Amazingly fun!
Posted 7/28/2008 by Kitschwheeler
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Snap Circuits, Jr. has so many creative possibilities that it has kept my 8-year-old son and his best friend entertained for HOURS. I can only imagine how cool the larger Snap Circuit sets are.
Awesome kit
Posted 7/21/2008
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This kit is really cool. My 5-year-old loves it and tries all sorts of set ups with it. It is very simple to use with very clear instructions. We enjoy trying out all the different configurations.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 7/17/2008
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Snap Circuits is a perfect hybrid of toy and science experiment. It is easy to use and demonstrates electricity concepts by allowing the user to learn by hands-on experiments. It is well-designed and user-friendly and is all around a great product.
Very pleased!
Posted 7/16/2008 by Stephanie Holmberg
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This is a wonderful, educational, age-appropriate toy/activity for our seven-year old son. He is generally able to follow the directions on his own and thoroughly enjoys doing the experiments. While he is able to do the experiments on his own, we enjoy helping him with them as well- particularly the ones involving water! With one hundred experiments included with Snap Circuits, Jr., this toy will definitely keep our son engaged and learning for a long time!
fun and educational!
Posted 6/17/2008 by A parent
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My son (9 years old) played with this at a friend's home and really wanted his own. He is enjoying playing with it, and learning something about electronics too. Some 12 year-old cousins came over and they made some exciting creations as well. A great toy for kids who like Lego and science.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 6/11/2008 by DAVID MAPLES
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Range of possibilities for teaching circuits, electricity, etc. to a small child is endless. My son loves the fan, motor, and speaker. He hasn't progressed to setting up his own circuits, but he is grasping the concepts.
Five Year Old Loves Snap Circuits
Posted 6/5/2008 by laura safir
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We got the Snap Circuits Jr. for our son's fifth birthday and he adores it! His father flipped too, as they worked together building one after another.
A well made, scientific toy that clearly a child can grow with. Highly recommended for anyone interested in how electricity and circuits work to create all sorts of devices.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/8/2008 by Lana Yu
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This was great, and it's all in one deal. I don't have to shop at different stores to buy wires, batter holders, pins etc, to help my 6-year old for various projects from a 101 project book. He is having so much fun making the fan to spin. Good buy.
Excellent for experimenting kids
Posted 5/2/2008 by Daniel Loebl
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My son received this toy and started playing with it right away. He also started to test different configurations of circuits without risk of destroying anything. The toy let him test multiple connections to see what happened. The toy is sturdy and well-built and it works as advertised.
Excellent product!
Posted 5/1/2008 by A Sharda
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The product quality and intuitive design was far better than what I expected. Both my kids, 6 and 12, took to it immediately and by next day were putting together the more complex of the circuits. I am planning to buy a few more for gift purposes. An excellent buy for any one looking to get their kids started with electronics and basic priciples of electricity.
Entertaining and Educational
Posted 4/22/2008 by Stay at Home Mom
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My children both 4 and 7 repeatedly play with the Snap Circuit Jr all on their own. They enjoy making the circuits work and I enjoy watching them being creative and independent. In fact I just bought another one for my son's best friend. I would give this toy to any child that I love.
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 4/13/2008 by Debra Benton
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Snap circuits Jr. has been great to use in my class with my fourth graders. We've safely studied series and parallel circuits. Thank you!
A great product!
Posted 3/26/2008 by Deborah J. Brons
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It's wonderful. My husband played with it for hours before introducing it to our grandchildren. We are very pleased with this product.
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/22/2008 by Nancy Guzik
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My grandson is 7 years old. I would highly recommend Snap Circuits Jr. It was engaging for both of us. Fun, sometimes questioning together, and it goes on and on. The interaction between both of us, and this product was superior. We both learned, and it was a JOY to watch my grandson grow.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 3/4/2008 by Tracy Bratton
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Product is cool... I had something similar -- but way more complicated as a kid. I recall building a radio and thought it was really neat, but never building anything else because of how delicate and complicated it all was. This product is not as advanced (it is the "Jr" version after all) but easy to use and well designed. My 6 year old loves and my 4 year old is beginning to catch on to it too.
Snap circuits fun
Posted 3/3/2008
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My son loves experimenting with the circuits to see how many things he can add and still have everything function. He is learning and having fun.
Electronic SnapCircuits--Projects 1-101
Posted 2/13/2008 by Dennis Dahlke
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This is a review of a gift for my great-nephew. I have looked and read and observed the overall and general quality of the instructional Manual . This manual is very good and clearly displays warnings and troubleshooting for beginners and troubleshooting for advanced for persons. This manual clearly displays very good pictures and very good instructions. Because I am not going to open the parts which covered and sealed, I do not give this an excellent rating. But the excellent quality of the manual does seem to indicate a very good product.
Homeschooling Parent
Posted 2/13/2008 by Melissa Hice
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My children and I absouletly LOVE Snap Circuits Jr. As soon as we opened the package, both my 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son were immediately excited about it. We sat down right away and built the first three circuits. They were fairly easy to do and the directions were clear. My son, even though he is 5, is extremely interested in it and wants to make his own projects. Due to the chance he could ruin pieces of this set, I have let him know that this is a toy that has to be done with an adult. I am sure this toy will be even more fun for him once is is older and able to read the directions for himself.
Lots Of Fun
Posted 1/31/2008 by Lisa Rothstein
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My kindergartener loves this. She can play with it very independently for the most part. A couple of the instructions are a touch vague, but we really like this toy. Dad's an engineer so he loves it as well.
Fantastic Toy!
Posted 1/7/2008
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My 6-year old son is very good at building LEGO sets, but once the spaceship is assembled, the challenge is over. Some LEGO sets fall apart easily, or are too fragile for a 6-year-old's idea of fun. This set offers him and his 8 year old cousin a set of projects that are built following simple diagrams, and ALSO fun to play with and improvise. They built a fort then built an alarm for it with snap circuits.
Great Toy!
Posted 1/7/2008 by CH Griffin
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My eight year old son really liked this toy from the the first time he saw it and spent quite a bit of time creating different circuits, although he had never heard of the toy before and it was not on his must have list. He plays with it often. He is learning a lot about electronics and how to complete the circuits to make the bulb light up, or have the police siren sound, etc. The toy comes with a book containing 101 pre-designed projects, or the child can design his/her own. I would highly recommend it for children 8 years old and older, and especially potential and budding electronics techies. Parents, this is one toy that you do not have to spend hours putting togther before your child can enjoy it.
Our 10-year-Old Nephew's
Posted 1/1/2008 by Phia B
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We bought this as a gift for our 10-year-old nephew who has every toy under the sun. After he opened the Snap Circuits Jr kit, he sat down and played with it all night. (His 8-yr-old brother looked longingly at the kit and said he wished he could build with it too.) During our dinner (and well after), he'd build the different projects and proudly show them to us. He thanked us over and over for this gift and said it was his favorite. It was such a hit with our nephew!
Nice Kit, Quite A Leap From The Old Electronic Kits
Posted 12/30/2007 by Mark
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I grew up with the traditional electronic kits. With the tangle of wires, the little metal springs to fuss with, and so many broken circuits. You could never find the wire that wasn't quite touching the spring. This kit is a total re-think of electronic kits. The snaps are really the trick.
Great Gift
Posted 12/29/2007
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My 7 year old son received this as a gift when he turned 6. He played with it throughout the year. This toy has staying power. This was so popular with my son, he suggested that we buy it as a gift for his 6 year old cousin. So far, he has had lots of fun with the Snap Circuits Jr, too. Money well spent on an toy that teaches and intrigues.
Great Choice / Great Product
Posted 12/29/2007 by David Corn
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I bought this product for my 10 year old grandson for a gift. As soon as all gifts were opened he went immediately to the snap circuits gift and started putting things together. Within a short time he had the copter launching. I am sure he will get many hours of enjoyment with this product.
Great Fun
Posted 12/28/2007
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My sons (6 and 8) love this toy. The siren is fun. They had fun moving the pieces around to see if the circuit would still work in different patterns. Very well made toy. I have already told several friends about it!
Snap Circuits, Jr.
Posted 12/27/2007 by Roxanne Ramirez
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This is one of the best toys! I bought it for my 8 year old son. He loves it. So does my 13 year old daughter. I highly recommend this. It gives your child a sense of accomplishment when they have put something together. I will definitely be purchasing other sets in the near future.
Snap Circuits Jr
Posted 12/26/2007 by Deneice Smith
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My son loves the product. I like that it is safe. The instruction booklet is wonderful about explaining not only how to create the various projects, but also lists an objective for each one. It is durable. I would recommend this product and the larger set.
Snap Circuits Jr. A Giant Hit
Posted 12/26/2007 by Carolyn Gilinsky
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My 8 year old son loves to build things. I thought he would be interested in the Snap Circuits, and I was right. He spent hours building as many different things as he could. (I appreciate that the volume on the noise-generating projects was quite low). He only stopped when it was time for bed. This is sure to generate more interest in how things work.
What An Awesome Gift For A Busy, Brainy 7 Year Old Boy!
Posted 12/26/2007
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My 7 year old son is enjoying building different "inventions" of Snap Circuits Jr. When he's not following instructions, he's beginning to attempt making his own. The quality of the product is great. The packaging and storage is fantastic as well. I especially like that there are other kits and accessories that can be added onto the existing product. I only wish that it were made in USA and that the instructions would explain why and how something is working. Rather than just instructions to put it together. Regardless, it seems like a toy that will last a long, long time!
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/26/2007 by Mom C
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My 8 year old son played with it all day long. He was fascinated with all the cool projects that he could make. He was thrilled that he could do them on his own! It was a huge hit!
N.C. Grandmother
Posted 12/23/2007
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My Grandson who is 10 regards this snap circuit toy as one of his favorites, in fact he has requested the snap circuit car for. A great learning toy. Sometimes we make things together.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/19/2007
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Excellent product. Brings about a sense of pride and achievement. My 5 and 7 year olds love this. They only need help on occasion. They are thrilled once they have successfully constructed a circuit. There a lots of different circuits to put together. The diagrams are easy to follow. It never gets old.
Great for science-oriented 7 1/2 yr
Posted 12/18/2007 by Michael Buckley
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The father of our 7 1/2 yr. grand-nephew, who likes science and experiments with electricity with his dad, says, "He can't stop talking about it or thinking about it." So I guess he's kind of obsessed with it. It actually helps get him out of bed in the morning, since he wants to make things as soon as he wakes up. At school he was drawing pictures of circuits he wanted to put together.
Give A Child You Love This Present
Posted 12/17/2007 by Sue Rankin
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My 8 year old grandson smiled from ear to ear when after a few minutes with this kit, he produced a working alarm. He was able to work independently with the excellent diagrams. He had such a good time that we had trouble getting him away from it. Soon he was asking for more information about why and how it all worked. We got to introduce him to some science terms that responded to his curiosity. This is the kind of toy that makes gift-giving a satisfying experience for every parent and grandparent.
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/14/2007 by Jennifer
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We bought this for my son's 8th birthday. He has not stopped playing with it since. Usually they get bored with their gifts fairly quick. This has kept his attention.
Simply Fantastic
Posted 11/14/2007 by Eric Ice-Gipson
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This is an excellent toy. The simplicity of the design and the ease of creating the circuits is fabulous. My son is only six and he loves the interaction of the designs and the number of circuits that are in the book. This will keep us busy for awhile.
He Took It To Bed
Posted 11/14/2007 by Kimberly Paradise
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I purchased the Snap Circuits Jr. for my very active nephew. I wanted something that would motivate him to sit still and use his brain. Snap Circuits Jr. turned out to be perfect. He loves it so much that he takes it everywhere with him, even to bed! He's especially excited that he's getting away with playing with electricity,something "naughty". My sister thanked me for finding the perfect gift. Now shopping's a no-brainer for her. She's already ordered one for another little boy's birthday party.
Very Fun And Educational!
Posted 11/11/2007
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My 8 year-old son loved playing with Snap Circuits, Jr. and was able to complete all of the projects by himself. However, the whole family enjoyed seeing what he had built. This set has been played with a lot. Very educational, but most of all, just plain fun for kids and adults as well. Makes a great gift and we are intending to give one to a friend.
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/8/2007 by John J. Weeden
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We bought this for one of our grandsons for Christmas. We took the product out of the box, and both my wife and I think it is high quality, and will be a great educational tool for him.
Snap Circuit Jr. Rocks!
Posted 10/31/2007 by Jackie G.
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This is one of the best toys I have come across! My 6 year old loves Snap Circuits so much. He can do most of the projects himself. This is a great development toy. If your child is curious about how mechanical or electrical things work, buy him or her this toy!
Wonderful Learning!
Posted 10/31/2007 by Pam Wooledge
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My 7 year old son loves this. He not only builds the models they provide in the book, but also experiments on his own. He truly is learning about how circuits work.
Great Toy
Posted 10/24/2007 by Shelah Sanderson
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I purchased Snap Circuits Jr. last Christmas for my 9 and 12 year old grandsons. They loved them and so did their friends. My daughter in law said it was the first thing that their friends wanted to play with when they came over. I have purchased another for my 7 year old grandson for Christmas and the motion detector for the now 10 and 13 year olds.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 10/24/2007 by Patricia McKibben
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I bought this for my nephew's 9th birthday. He and his friends stayed up for hours playing with it. His 6 year old brother also enjoys playing with it.
Snap Circuits are Easy and Fun
Posted 10/2/2007 by Arnold McMann
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We used this product in an elementary school Science Olympiad (like a science fair) where the kids participated in many hands-on activities in rotating stations. The Snap Circuits was easy to teach the volunteers and the kids loved the 3 projects we built with each group.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/8/2007 by Jimi Diaz
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The kit was great! My five year old nephew loved it! He's not able to understand everything that is happening, but he did learn about electricity and how it flows. The great thing is that as he grows, he'll be able to use this kit for years. Excellent product.
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 7/16/2007
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My nephew and his dad had a lot of fun with it, but occasionally the pieces would pop off of the board, and it would take a while to figure out where the lost connection was. Other than that, they had a great time.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 7/13/2007 by S.J.
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A good educational toy that's worth the price. Snap Circuits provides some electrical/electronic circuit education with a lego-like feel (snap-together components).
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/23/2007
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Absolutely a perfect toy for an 8 year old who likes to put things together.
Snap Circuits
Posted 5/2/2007 by Robyn S Gralinski
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This is a great set to catch the interest of your children. My 4th grade daughter learned a bit about circuits in science class this year and liked them a lot, so I bought this for her. It's been a great bonding experience for her and my husband, an engineer. It's easy to do, has lots of variety in projects, and it's fun, too.
School Volunteer
Posted 4/9/2007 by Donald Pearlstein
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I am a retired engineer doing volunteer work (2 full days a week) at a school for children "with special needs." I am going to start teaching science with "a hands-on approach." The Snap Circuit kit is fabulous... it fits all ages as well as all skill levels. Thank you!
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/17/2007 by Kristina Roberts
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Very much a hit with 7 & 5 yr old. My 7 year old grandson loves it. Very educational and helps him to use his brain. Satisfies his scientific interests.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/8/2007 by Faye
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Great concept. Purchased for our 4.5 year olds and they were able to get the concepts and enjoyed playing with it for over an hour but did require parent participation. (Toy is recommended for ages 8 and up) Product quality could be improved. Some pieces do not snap in easily.
Cool Toy
Posted 2/7/2007 by Rob
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My 9 year old loves this. I started the first experiments with him, going over the basic principles, and now he's trying new techniques and learning as he goes.
A Big Hit!
Posted 2/4/2007
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My almost 8 year old nephew loves his Snap Circuits Junior. He has done all 80 projects and has created several new ones of his own. It is one of the few presents he is still using daily. We are planning on buying him one of the more advanced Snap Circuits for his birthday.
Great Gift!
Posted 1/31/2007 by Stephanie Campos
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My 6 year old daughter loves this kit. With easy to follow directions (read by an adult), she's able to do the projects "hands-on."
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/29/2007
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Fantastic toy. Since opening this gift for our 5 year old boy a couple of days ago, we have played and experimented with it for several hours each day. It is innovative, fun, safe, well-made, and educational. Young and old alike can delight in and learn from this toy!
Snap Circuit Junior
Posted 1/29/2007 by Teresa Dufka
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My only regret is that I did not purchase the more advanced kit. My 8 year old performed all of the 101 experiments in a day. Now we need to buy the highest level. Great product, lots of learning for young minds.
Great!
Posted 1/23/2007 by Kelli Norman
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We bought this for my 5 year old son for Christmas - it's Jan 23 and he's still playing with it every day! The diagrams are so easy to read that he can build the smaller circuits by himself. Dad helps with the more complex ones. The best "toy" we've ever gotten for him.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/22/2007 by MaryAnn Roberts
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Great for an 8 year old. He can do most of it on his own.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/11/2007
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Excellent, fun, and educational toy that my 8 year old son and I both enjoy playing with!
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/10/2007 by Vanesa Holderness
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I had heard lots of great things about Snap Circuits and decided to buy it. When it arrived, I was a little worried because the package did not seem as exciting as I would have imagined but the toy is amazing! We have made so many interesting and cool projects and it keeps the kids entertained for hours!
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/7/2007 by Lisa Harrell
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My 8 year old son played all afternoon and the next morning with Snap Circuits Jr. after he received it. He and I completed the first project together and then he was able to continue on his own. It is fun, but also educational. We are very pleased!
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Posted 1/5/2007 by Jill Alexander
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The kit is really neat. I have a 6 year old and he really enjoys working on the projects and learning about electricity. It's a fun and educational toy.
Educational and Fun!
Posted 1/3/2007 by Mike & Kyle Hanrahan
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Snap Circuits is great! I had a similar thing when I was young, and when I saw this, I had to get it to help teach my son about electronics. The instructions are easy to follow, and the projects are interesting enough to hold my 8 year old's attention. I highly recommend this item to anyone interested in learning the basics of electricity and electronics.
Great Toy for the Inquisitive Child
Posted 1/3/2007 by Teresa A. Barber
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My 9 year old son, a "gadget" type of kid, is always building things. He loves Snap Circuits. There are lots of combinations of circuits and outputs (fan, lights, noises. He hasn't gotten bored yet!
Snap Circuits Jr
Posted 1/2/2007 by Shelly L Siple
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I thought the product was great and easy to put together. It was a little hard to go by the book for my 9 year old, so we ended up doing it together which was pretty neat.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/2/2007 by Dylan Longworth
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The Jr. is fun and educational. The kids liked it because it was easy to show how the circuits worked with the graghics on the pieces. I like it because you can combine other kits to make bigger projects.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/1/2007
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This is a great product. My children have not grown tired of playing with it. They get great satisfaction out of creating a circuit that can actually do something, and now they want to build harder and harder things. I'm going to have to buy the bigger kit. I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful toy.
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/31/2006 by Patricia Nagle
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My son received as a gift. He hardly played with anything else even though he received a lot of toys. He and I and he and his dad built many of the projects over the next couple of days. He wants an even bigger set for his birthday. He is only 5, but he loves this toy. He is able to build some of the smaller projects himself using the manual and even has "created" a few of his own gadgets.
Very Cool!
Posted 12/30/2006 by Heidi Dugan
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This been a big hit with my daughter 7, ever since she received it. She's working her way through the book completely on her own. The directions are very clear and the pieces are easy to work with.
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/27/2006 by Dolores Magara
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Well constructed product. My 10 year old grandson has been very involved with the different projects. The set is informative with good clear directions on its use.
Snap Circuits Jr
Posted 12/27/2006 by Michelle
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The Snap Circuits Jr by Elenco is an excellent toy! I purchased this for my 5 year old and he was able to do most of the projects with my supervision. He had fun with this toy and it kept him occupied for hours!
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/27/2006 by Nancy Edwards
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Our grandson loves Snap Circuits. He has spent quite a bit of time trying the samples in the booklet as well as making up some of his own. So far, the parts seem to be quite durable. We highly recommend this product.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/27/2006 by Lisa
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I was very pleased with the quality of the product and the design. The gift recipient was a 9 year old girl. She built one configuration and then just kept on going. It will provide endless hours of fun for her.
Outstanding
Posted 12/27/2006
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I ordered this for my 14 year old grandson, who enjoyed it, but my 8 year old was still explaining it to me and creating circuits with it instead of unwrapping other presents Christmas morning. It is a terrific idea, well constructed. I'd highly recommend it.
Snap Circuit Jr.
Posted 12/26/2006 by Roberta A Wetherington
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My grandson loves it. It is the one toy that continues to hold his interest. He loves showing it to his friends.
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Posted 12/26/2006 by Dianne A. Dichter
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I gave this to a ten year old who was ecstastic. He immediately began playing with it and creating circuits. I highly recommend the toy.
Super Circuits!
Posted 12/26/2006 by Alicia C Crittenden
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Out of all of the toys and games that my 8 year old son received, this is his favorite! Makes his GA Tech grad dad so proud! A Great Toy!
I Got Thanked A Lot Today For This Gift
Posted 12/23/2006 by Kelly Reineke
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I gave my 8 year old son this kit. First, he had to get the hang of following a grid, now he's working on getting the hang of "layering" the parts. He got through the first ten projects with some supervision, and then struck out on his own. My only rule was that he had to always put the blue snap wires on his battery pack before hooking anything else up...explaining that it only works if he can get the power to flow in a circle, or, as the case may be, a rectangle. He was able to put together a light and some sounds on his own. He thanked me about ten times. For an 8 year old, I expect that you have to be close by to mentor the child. For an 8 year old, I think the projects increase in difficulty at a fast rate.
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Posted 12/22/2006 by Eric Dale Magnuson
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My nine year old adores this product. It's a lot of fun, and I get a chance to explain some of the concepts behind it. My only caveat is that sometimes the project just doesn't work. Did we build it incorrectly? I don't think so, but, then again, maybe we did. It looks like we did it right from the diagram. All in all, a wonderfully realized learning experience that is much more intuitive and easy to operate than the clunky kits I had as a kid thirty years ago.
Awesome Product!
Posted 12/21/2006 by Brooke Cohen
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Love this! Snap Circuits is creative and fun and educational. Such a great product for the right age.
Love this Product
Posted 12/21/2006
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I ordered this for my 7 year old daughter, who is mildly interested in science and such. She, as well as my 4 year old son, love it and think it's pretty cool. I agree, it is cool. We've only done a few of the simple projects do far, but it's been great. Directions are fairly simple, though even my 7 year old needed assistance to get the hang of it. I highly recommend this product.
Excellent Toy, Only One Minor Problem
Posted 12/20/2006 by Donald D Maurer
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The recipient, an 11 year old boy, immediately grasped the concept and began rapidly to go through all of the projects. He loved the toy so much we are going to order the larger set for him. We were surprised how quickly he understood what to do, even though he never had anything like this before. The only problem arose when he built the motor that ran the propeller. He was looking down as he pressed the start switch, and the propeller flew of the shaft and cut his nose. He was in good humor about it, as were his parents. He continued to build projects after the wound was bandaged. I checked out the shaft, and observed it was hard to determine if it was securely fastened. Perhaps a warning should suffice? I think this toy is wonderfully conceived and for the most part extremely well designed. I am a retired electronics engineer, so I think I am qualified to assess the educational value of this toy as A+. We will order the large set soon.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/20/2006 by Melissa Gold Jelinek
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I gave Snap Circuits to my three nephews, ages 7 1/2 to 9. They seemed very excited about it. One of the moms did comment that the directions looked pretty "dense" though.
A Lot Of Fun
Posted 12/18/2006 by Adam Tavares
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I bought this for my nephew's 7th birthday. He wasn't too impressed with the packaging, but once I started playing with it he showed interest. After I put together the UFO circuit, (the product comes with a booklet with dozens of circuits to get you started), and the propeller spun off the board and 8 feet into the air - he and his friends got all excited. I left them alone at that point to work out the circuits together. I was impressed with the design. The pieces are easy to handle. The directions are simple enough to follow for younger kids because of the grid board. My nephew likes the game Battleship so I compared it to that game and that was enough to get him started. When one circuit that accomplishes two things, spins a propeller and lights a bulb, wasn't doing either, one of my nephew's friends managed to deduce it was because the small lightbulb wasn't in its socket properly. While they don't realize it they've seen evidence of serial circuits, so if the concept is ever explained in the abstract to them they'll have this experience to relate to it. It's a great toy. It's educational but it will also get played with without parental intervention. It's simple enough for a 7 or 8 year old to snap together a simple circuit but its real value is generating that sense of awe at how it all works, and the fact that they were involved with making something awe-inducing really gets them excited.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/17/2006 by Denise Driscoll
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Good value. Very good for the hands-on learner.
Hours and Hours of Play
Posted 12/17/2006 by Carol Vaughn
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I got Snap Circuits Jr. for my 7 year old son last Christmas. We both love it! It is his favorite toy. We have spent hours and hours trying out all the projects. This year, I am surprising him with the highest end version of this product and purchased this version (Snap Circuits Jr.) for each of his 4 cousins. It is well worth the money. I am very, very happy with this product.
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/11/2006 by Bonnie Haahr
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The diagrams were fabulous and it was very easy (maybe too easy) for him to match the pictures to make it work. The explanations on why (for an 8 year old boy) were too wordy and text was small so he wasn't interested in reading why things worked the way they did.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/28/2006 by Gina M. Olivera
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Great product! My eight year old is fascinated and spends a great deal of time configuring things.
One of the Best Toys Ever
Posted 11/26/2006 by Jenny Butler
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I just love Snap Circuits and so do my two sons. My parents gave Snap Circuits to my boys last year and now I'm giving them as gifts this year. Kids like to see how things work and this toy is great. We can spend hours working the circuits together as a family.
Awesome!
Posted 11/24/2006 by Jill Rosenfeld
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Great! The designer can make so many different, cool things...
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Posted 11/23/2006 by Nancy Jackson
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Great for a 12 year old. Many hours of fun and learning. As an ex-teacher grandmother I highly recommend this science kit for beginners in electronics. Fun experience at the same time.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/22/2006 by Joan
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Snap Circuts is a fantastic toy! It is a great toy for those kids who like Knex or Legos. It has fun projects to build, but might need a parent to help those younger kids. I think this is a great toy!
Snap Circuits!
Posted 11/21/2006 by Melissa
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Great fun! Lets the kids explore and learn about electricity on their own. We homeschool and my 10 year old boy and 8 year old girl love this toy!
Thumbs Up
Posted 11/21/2006
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All 3 nephews really enjoyed this one. While I had purchased it for the middle one (8 years), both his older(10) and younger (6) brothers really enjoyed this too. They've constructed a lot of different types of projects. Well made. I would highly recommend this product.
Great Introduction to Circuitry
Posted 11/20/2006 by John R. Reynolds
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We are very pleased with Snap Circuits, Jr. Our 8 year old has a lot of fun putting together the different projects. We look forward to getting the older version in the future.
Buzz Buzz Fun with Electronics!
Posted 11/18/2006 by Robert M. Russo
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Snap circuits eliminates messy wires unlike some other kits, look around for which is best for you, you may want the wires!
Snap Circuits Junior
Posted 11/17/2006 by Emery D. Berger
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It's a very well constructed and nice toy. My son was in particular tremendously interested - initially. I think the range of 'gadgets' involved is probably too few. Knowing this, I would have bought a larger version with a broader range of projects.
Wow! What a pleasant surprise!
Posted 11/17/2006 by Kim Williams
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We bought this for our 6 year old daughter who is homeschooled. We thought it would be useful for her in the future, however, last night we opened it up! She loved it! We did the first 2 experiments and it was a huge hit! We are very excited about this product and look forward to many, many more wonderful experiments.
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/17/2006
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Very easy to do. Right away things worked with little effort. It is so easy that older kids (10+), though liking instant results, are done with it in 30 minutes. That is ok too. It would be great if this had add-ons for more complex mechanisms.
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/16/2006 by Quincy Tatum
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My 8 year old daughter loved this product. She had constantly been pulling apart old electronics and trying to rebuild them into something else. This was a great way to get her started on understanding electronic building.
Snap Circuits Jr. A Big Hit
Posted 11/16/2006
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Excellent. Both my daughter and son love doing the experiments. The diagrams are easy to read and follow.
Snap Circuits
Posted 11/16/2006 by Angela Novak
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I wanted to buy my son something fun but educational at the same time. Among all his gifts for his 7th birthday, this is the one he immediately took to and wanted to play with until bedtime.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/14/2006 by Karen Donn
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Brilliant toy! Perfect for the kid who is fascinated by the answers to, "Why does it do that?"
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Posted 11/9/2006 by Ian Baker
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Fantastic toy. My 7 yr old got this and loved it. I told him he could get the next size up when he had completed this. He worked solidly on it (even in my car and while I was at the gym) and in 24 hours had completed it. Of course, now I have to buy the larger model. Outstanding.
Excellent Learning Toy
Posted 11/7/2006 by Mike
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My two boys love figuring things out, and they love Snap Circuits. They can build most projects without my help (ages 7 and 9). And they have learned quite a bit about basic electronics by experimenting and modifying the circuits. It has been a great learning toy for us.
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 11/7/2006 by Thomas S. Compton
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Snap Circuits Jr was a huge success. Not only with my 4 year old Grandson, but also with his father and my 4 year old Granddaughter as well.
Circuits A Snap
Posted 10/30/2006 by Howard C Smith
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As a child, I fondly recall having a mess of wires, batteries and small light bulbs and such. Figuring out how this all works became part my lifelong understanding of how things work. I was seeking to recreate that experience for my child, and I found it in this item. My 5 year old daughter (below the minimum recommeded age) has assembled a light and flying saucer. After just a few sessions, she understands the nature of a curcuit, and can troubleshoot when her assembly does not work. There is a lot for both me and my daughter to learn with this. It will keep teaching us for several years. My only wish is that there were a variable switch included (to dial the light or motor speed up or down.)
Basic Circuits Which Are Easy to Build and Fun!
Posted 10/26/2006 by M Sampson
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My 8 year old opened this gift today and spent almost 2 hr. building the circuits. My 13 year old kept leaving his homework to see what was next. Even my 16 year old will learn and enjoy going through the circuits (albeight a good deal faster and with greater understanding of the clearly defined objectives).
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 10/25/2006
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Excellent. My son loved it. A good first step to learning about electricity, circuits and switches.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 10/23/2006 by Heather Biermann
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My 6 year old son is thoroughly enjoying this item. We are all learning a lot.
Snap Circuit, Jr
Posted 10/15/2006 by Joseph Cuker
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This product is very educational for my daughter. It incorporates science, engineering and creative thought while teaching her the basics of circuits and their importance. I recommend this to everyone.
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 10/4/2006 by Janakiraman Balasubramanian
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The product is very good and very much useful for growing kids.
The Kid Liked It
Posted 9/29/2006 by HWS
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This was a gift to an 8 year old. The snap together pieces were easier to use than the old connect the wires method on the similiar kit I had as a child. The giftee seemed very pleased with it. He played with it for a good portion of the afternoon. He was following the projects in the instruction book, and, I was most impressed with, experimenting on his own with different configurations. I felt he was really learning something about electronics with this toy.
My Nephew Loves This Toy!
Posted 9/24/2006 by Julie Carol Eadie
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The toy is excellent. It is easy to get started right away. My 11 year old nephew, his dad, and my husband were enthralled immediately. He opened the toy-and he was still building circuits when we left.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/23/2006
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Snap Circuits is a terrific toy that encourages creative learning.
Grandmother
Posted 9/19/2006
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My 7 year old grandson has played daily with this toy since he received it for his birthday.
Solid, Needs Fewer Sound Chips, More Components
Posted 9/17/2006 by Ben Chase
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Very good toy. The snap connections are clever, and easy. I'm showing it to all my kids, and plan to purchase the upgrade kit for it, once this one is played out. Complaints are: The kit comes with three different sound chips ("alarm", "music", and "space war"). Upon reading the book of experiments, it becomes obvious that the goal of "101 experiments" was reached by replicating the same circuit but with a different choice of sound chip. Yawn. I would have preferred just one sound chip (some of the notes in the "music" chip are horribly off-pitch, so not that one), and something else in the place of the other two sound chips. Plus, the sound chips have a bit of the "and then a miracle happened" quality - rather than fostering understanding of basic circuits. Instead, how about a component that could be used as a simple volt-meter (perhaps implemented as a row of LEDs?), some sort of a potentiometer, or even an assortment of resistors? The push-button switch is glitchy; the slide switch is fine. How about an old-fashioned knife switch? (Perhaps one that is double-throw?) My hearing is atrocious, yet the whistle chip seems far too quiet. One of my kids put the motor in a circuit in its place, and somehow the windings/magnets of the motor made more noise than it. (Still mystified by that one.) I'm still keeping the parts organized in the original packaging, but the tray that holds the parts is annoying. I have fat fingers, and the slots that hold the slender pieces are too narrow for me to easily pluck out the pieces.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/15/2006 by Kay Myers
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This is a great toy for kids interested in exploring connections, circuits and electronics. Our son has played extensively with raw materials such as wires, connectors, lightbulbs and switches, and he's always enjoyed them. The downside has always been that his creations, while functional, are a tangle of wires and components. Snap circuits allows for a much more organized design and faster construction, allowing him to try many new things more easily.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/11/2006
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Very well made. Highly educational. I was worried it would be too "scientific" for my 7 year old, but he can play with it with no adult help (although it's hard to get my husband away from it). I would highly recommend this toy for a child who enjoys building and is interested in how things around him/her work.
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/6/2006
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We gave this as a gift to my son for his 8th birthday. He just loves it. Since it snaps together it is something he can do on his own just by following the simply diagrams. However, he likes me to read the details of why it's working or possibly not working. This is a great tool for any child that likes to build. I'm sure in the future he will want some of the larger Snap Circuit projects.
Snap Circuits Jr
Posted 9/5/2006 by Lee Williams
- FRIEND
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Great product well made. A very good toy and tool for learning.
Snap Circuits
Posted 9/2/2006 by James
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This product came with many pieces and project ideas. The instruction book was well written and easy to understand. Snap Circuits helps kids to understand how things work in conjunction with another.
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 9/2/2006
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Excellent product! Easy to use and a lot of fun for both my 4 year and 7 year sons.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/29/2006 by Cynthia Fulbright
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This toy reminded me of the Build 101 Electric Things type toy I had when I was young, but it's come a long way from striping wires and coils. My nephew really enjoyed the 'copter' blade and motor. It should be a helpful tool in teaching young children the basics of electricity and maybe a little physics to boot.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/29/2006 by J. Mitchell
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Excellent quality. My husband and two boys (7 & 8 yrs) love it. They play with it nearly every day.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/29/2006 by Masaru Kakutani
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My son owned a similar product, but the construction of this toy was much better and he has been enjoying it very much without parts falling off or breaking off.
Snap Circuits
Posted 8/28/2006 by Kathy Wright
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Great product. A little over the head of my 7 year old, but his dad and uncle loved it. My son will grow into it. In the meantime, I plan to become an expert at it. Thanks.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/28/2006
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We gave this to our 9 year old grandson for his birthday. Of all his birthday gifts, Snap Circuits was his favorite by far. It is difficult to tear him away from his computer games but this toy did it with no trouble. He is enjoying building the various projects. His 6 year old brother is even getting in on the action. Thanks for such a great toy!
Excellent Product
Posted 8/28/2006 by Tracy Lee
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I bought the Snap Circuit for my 7 year old daughter. She loves playing with it. Even her 4 year old sister enjoys playing it too. This toy is fun and the kids learn a lot from it. Highly recommended.
Great
Posted 8/28/2006 by Helen Guadagnino
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Snap Circuits is great. Inspires great use of imagination and teamwork with dad.
Great for Growing Minds
Posted 8/25/2006 by Connie Faria
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I got this for my son's 6th birthday. He is so interested in how things work. This product is great. The pieces are very durable (great for a 6 year-old boy). I need to help him with the instructions and figuring out how to space the pieces right, but he caught on quickly. He likes to see the light go on and watch the motor turn. Great educational toy.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/20/2006 by G
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Our son received an electronics kit for Christmas. Either fortunately, or unfortunately, he wore it out fairly quickly. Therefore, we wanted to get him another kit, but yet wanted one that would last longer and provide more experiments. In researching the various science kits on the internet, we found this one. The quality and type of experiments are great. He loves it and can use it time and time again without the worry of wearing in out like the last one. This is a wonderful kit at a great price and the quality seems to be superior to anything else on the market!
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/18/2006 by Tricia Gallagher
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My son chose this gift using birthday money. He absolutely loves it and has been able to build and create many of the activities in the book. The book comes with over 100 ideas and the directions are simple enough for a 7 year old to follow. The snaps fit together easily, making this toy very suitable for the age. The book also gives some explanation as to how things work and why. This is highly recommended for kids who love science and want to learn more about electricity and electrical circuits.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/16/2006 by Michael
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An excellent product for building interest in electronics.
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/11/2006 by Julie Sneve
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Both of my children are enjoying this toy. My 7 yr old daughter puts the circuits together and the 3 yr old is just as excited to see it works.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/9/2006 by Nancy J. Smyth
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I've given this gift to my nephews and god-sons (all ages 9-10) and they all agree it's one of the coolest gifts they've received!
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 8/9/2006 by Ellie Gosnell
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Snap Circuits Jr was a terrific birthday gift for my 7 year old nephew. I was so pleased that after a few instructions from his Dad, he started reading the directions on his own and putting the projects together himself. He kept telling me that it was the best birthday gift and now he wants to be an engineer!
Great Toy That Teaches While Having Fun
Posted 8/1/2006 by Michelle Fish
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My son was so excited when he saw Snap Circit Jr. All the peices are coded so that the projects are easy to put together. The projects worked well and he felt proud when he completed one. Overall it is a great toy that also teaches about electricity.
Snap Circuits Jr
Posted 7/13/2006 by Mitchell Cohen
- RELATIVE
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Setting: Home
Great product loved by an 8 year old. We used to have a similar toy years ago. This is far better.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 7/10/2006
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The circuits were easy to put together and describe what is going on. It is a very good educational toy but fun for both Dad and my 5 yr old son.
Great Toy
Posted 7/3/2006 by M. I.
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We purchased this item as a gift for our 9 year old son. He was easily able to follow instructions from the book. It didn't take him long to make his own combinations of circuits. The pieces are good quality and we like how the box is made to fit the pieces so they can be put back easily. We are sure he is going to ask for the "Pro" set for Christmas so he can make more things.
SnapCircuits Jr.
Posted 6/20/2006 by Shoshana Abrass
- CO-WORKER
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I ordered Snap Circuits Jr. and Snap Circuits Pro at the same time, both as gifts for my team at work (We're a Systems Engineering Organization). They were immediately opened and played with and we all really enjoy them. The Jr. by itself would probably not hold adult attention for as long (in terms of weeks of play) as the Pro set, just because there aren't as many things to build. It's well constructed and well designed, and with the booklet we were able to get instant gratification by building cool things that we didn't necessarily understand. I do believe people will spend time thinking and talking about how the more complicated circuits work, which will be good for team-building and also good to broaden their knowledge of technology.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 6/14/2006 by John Samuelson
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Very high quality and a good value.
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/16/2006 by Michi
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I purchased this as a present for my 9 year old nephew. It didn't take him long to put together one of over a hundred different circuit formations. Afterward he was able to explain how the circuit worked. His 15 year old brother and 60 year old grandfather had fun putting together various circuits too! This is a toy that our whole family can enjoy and learn from at the same time.
Product review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 5/3/2006 by Sylvie Naar-King
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My kids 4 and 6 loved this toy (the 6 year old said it was the best ever), and they can do it semi-independently.
Awesome Toy: Snap Circuits!
Posted 3/13/2006 by Sonia Andrews
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This toy was purchased as a gift for an 7 year old boy. As a parent, I found it to be of high quality materials and workmanship, very engaging - even for an adult - easy to use for kids, and full of endless learning opportunities. My son absolutely loves it, is learning quickly how to use it due to the easy-to-read & use manual of projects.
Perfect
Posted 2/9/2006
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I bought this for my 7 year old nephew as a holiday gift when he and his family came to visit and he didn't stop playing with it the entire time!
Tons of Fun!
Posted 2/9/2006 by Konnor Houff
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The Snap Circuits Jr. is a great way to learn about circuits. I had a lot of fun with it. There are a lot of different circuits you can build. You'll always have fun with it.
Circuits for Kids
Posted 2/6/2006 by Steve Wobschall
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Snap Circuits Jr. is an excellent introduction to circuits with a puzzle-like quality. Once started, kids will want to perform several of the experiments in a session. Works best if used on a hard flat surface, like a table or countertop. Liked it enough to order a second one and donate it to our kids' school!
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/2/2006 by Eleanor Kloud
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My son received Snap Circuits as a birthday gift; he loved it so much, he wanted to give it to his friend as a birthday gift. It's a great product, and very educational too! We were very pleased with not only Snap Circuits, but the service at FatBrain as well. The product was delivered within the specified time, making it on time for the birthday party! Thanks for a great website!
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 2/2/2006 by Carolyn Michell
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Great for learning about electrical circuits and keeping the kids entertained and away from video games.
Snap Circuits Jr. for my 9 year old son
Posted 1/4/2006 by Linda Habovick
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My son has played with this product before at his school and loved it. I bought it for him as a present. This set is an excellent toy and great learning product. The instructions are easy to follow and show many different, fun creations that kids can make. My son's favorite one is to make a helicopter spinner fly up into the air. I would recommend this product to any child that enjoys thinking toys (like puzzles) or likes building things!!
snap circuits jr.
Posted 1/4/2006 by kristin anderson
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My son is having a blast making new projects and showing them to his family and friends.
Information about Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/4/2006 by Annemarie Weist
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The whole family plays with this porduct and has learned about circuits. My children have so much fun that they don't even know they are learning!
Review of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/4/2006 by Kaci Chesebro
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My daughter loves this toy! she is 10 and loves to experiment!
Review for Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 1/4/2006 by Andrea Berg
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My 7 year old son recieved this as a gift. He's been playing with it for the past four hours! We love it.
A rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 12/19/2005 by Jean Rosys
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My husband has this for his science classes at school. Our son loves to play with it whenever Gary brings it home, so we thought we'd get it for him for Christmas. I'm sure he will LOVE it! He'll have his own to play with and won't have to ask Daddy for his all the time.
Great toy for explorers!
Posted 12/4/2005 by Christine
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We purchased this toy for our curious son for his 8th birthday. He has never had a toy like this before, so it is a new experience for him. He's been playing with it constantly since then. The directions are easy enough for him to follow, and the experiments are fun to do. He is learning so much but having so much fun, it doesn't feel like "learning"!
Snap Circuits Review
Posted 11/23/2005 by Nancy Kelso
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This looks like a very nice gift for my nephew. I purchased this a Christmas gift for him.
My rating of Snap Circuits Jr.
Posted 10/7/2009 by Amy Cieslicki
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This is a Christmas present for our son, so we haven't even opened the box that it came in! I'm sure it's great, though. The reviews were fantastic.
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