Remote-Control Machines
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Item: TK068
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5 units arriving around 07/23/2012
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Build your own motorized vehicles and machines and control them with a wireless remote control unit. A unique six button infrared remote allows you to control three different motors simultaneously, moving each of them forward or in reverse, with easy-to-activate touch sensors. The three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous configurations limited only by your imagination.
Assemble ten models demonstrating different ways in which the motors can be used including a bulldozer, car, three-wheeler, crane, antique car, plow, folding car, formula one racer, three-blade dozer, and robotic arm. After you have built the models in the instructions, you can design your own remote control creations!
The kit comes with three motors, remote control unit, battery holder, and building blocks. Collaborate with your fellow junior engineers to build fantastic and functional remote-control creations!
The 48-page color instruction book included in this kit gives illustrated step-by-step instructions for the models to help children learn through play and develop their mechanical understanding, creative thinking skills, and hand-eye coordination.
The 182 building pieces included in this set are compatible with those in all Thames & Kosmos Construction Series kits, Physics Series kits, Wind Power, and Hydropower kits.
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Toy Value Index
6.33
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UPC
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814743010147
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Manufacturer SKU
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555004
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Date Added to Fat Brain Toys
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9/30/2010
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Manufactured In
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 Taiwan
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Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age
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8 years
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Fat Brain Toys Sales Ranking
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#718
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Remote-Control Machines
Posted 4/19/2012 by Manfred Rapp
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I am a 70 year old retired engineer and feel bad that my grand son took the toy home and I can't play with him. He and I absolutely love it.
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Posted 6/8/2011 by James Johnson
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Frame parts are not of same quality, robustness as the gears and sprockets. The converters are flimsy and can easily turn into hinges if you are tempted to reuse them in a different project. This is not a durable product when compared to Rokenbok construction. Motor units fall into the junk category when compared with Tamiya gearhead motor kits. If Thames & Kosmos had included a ring gear for making a differential axle for the vehicles in this kit, I would be more inclined to appreciate the educational value. I bought the set for the gears, pinions, and infrared control unit for use with my Rockenbok monorail layout. The motors and structural components are waiting on the next trip to the dumpster.
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If you feel inclined to switch gears and need assistance with a return, contact us. We offered our customer a refund for the unit. With us, engineering full satisfaction is easy. Just visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Some alternate spelling variations of this product:
tko68, rc machines, machines, motorized vehicles, rc toys, remote controlled toys, remote controlled machines, remote control machines, rc, science kits, science set, science, fun science,
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 BRANDS
Thames & Kosmos
INTERESTS
Science
TOY CATEGORIES
Building & Construction
Advanced Building & Construction Sets
RC & Electronics
Remote Controlled Toys
Science & Nature
Mechanics & Engineering
Science Project Kits
TOYS BY AGES
7-8 years
9+
Teens
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