Trebuchet Kit
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Retail Price: $39.95
Normally $38.95
Today's Sale Price: $35.95
10% off suggested retail...you save $4.00!
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Item: NO056
Quantity on Hand: 12
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Pathfinders' innovative wooden science kits build working replicas of three of the most infamous and powerful, medieval siege engines, the Siege Tower, the Catapult and the Trebuchet. Weapons that once smashed castle and fortress walls changing the course of many a kingdom! Building the kits allow children and adults to explore the link between design, materials and technology. A wonderful lesson in how basic mechanical principles turned simple materials into very useful and effective tools.
Pathfinders' kits are designed by Derek Wulff, a science educator in British Columbia. The kits are based on historic designs: the Trebuchet is based on the Warwolf from the 13th century. The kit uses only wood, rope and leather. Pieces are joined by wooden dowels, not screws or nails. No elastic, rubber, motor or batteries are used to create the movement of these device's swing arms. All pieces are pre-cut and drilled requiring only wood or white glue to assemble. The instructions are detailed and complete with educational notes about the siege engine.
When completed, the mighty Trebuchet is 18 inches long x 7 inches wide x 24 inches tall. It is capable of hurling a ball of soft modeling clay over 20 feet! (Modeling clay is included in the kits.) This kit is suitable for children 10 and older taking an hour or two to complete. Safety instructions are included and children are recommended to use under adult supervision. While these scale models will only be smashing down imaginary castle walls, they are loads of fun to build and use.
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NOTE: The orange color in the charts above indicate ages that are LESS than the manufacturer suggested age. Please purchase at your discretion if your child is younger than 10 years of age.
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Toy Value Index
8.06
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Toy IQ
159
Genius
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UPC
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094922617163
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Manufacturer SKU
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PFT01
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Date Added to Fat Brain Toys
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3/13/2006
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Manufactured In
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 Peoples Republic of China
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Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age
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10 years
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Fat Brain Toys Monthly Sales Ranking
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#855
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Information about Trebuchet Kit
Posted 5/4/2013 by Catherine Rogers
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This is a nice toy that my 14 year old enjoyed building by himself. He is in the process of experimenting with different types and weights of objects he can catapult, and how far he can catapult them. It is a good design, but lightly built. We look forward to launching things off our dock into the water this summer.
Great Product
Posted 4/30/2013 by HL
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Great product, fully functional, lots of fun!
Information about Trebuchet Kit
Posted 1/11/2012 by Michelle Conover
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