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Brand: CIC Kits.
Product: Hydraulic Cyborg Hand.
Age: 10+ years old.
Nate received the Hydraulic Cyborg Hand as one of his many Christmas presents. It was on his Christmas list and at first, I was hesitant to make this purchase as I thought it would be just like some of the other toys that we’ve bought over the years where it just sat in his room and nothing ever came out of it. I was wrong!
WHAT IS IT?
- The Hydraulic Cyborg Hand simulates the movements of a human hand using hydraulic power for mechanical transmission without electricity. It allows every finger joint to adjust at different angles for a precisely closed fist or open palm. You can use different grip techniques to hold a variety of items, such as a bottle, balls or tiny screws, making it an interesting and fun challenge.
- STEM Engineering Challenge: The lightweight, 4-fingered Hydraulic Cyborg Hand is easily manipulated by your fingertips – just push and pull to activate the transmission system. Now put on your Hydraulics Cyborg Hand and try giving a thumb-up, a wave or shake your hydraulics Cyborg hand to amaze your friends. Challenge your might Hydraulic Cyborg for some fun!
- Versatile Design: This fun wearable device can be used perfectly by either right-handed or left-handed users. Due to the innovative & adjustable design, users can switch the thumb to make it operational-friendly, depending on their preference. You can easily adjust the hand to suit a wide variety of hand sizes (palm and finger lengths)
I love the fact that this kit introduce mechanics and engineering to little builders. Nate loves to manipulations more than anything. He is fascinated with how the hydraulic cyborg hand simulates the movement of a his hand using only hydraulic power for mechanical transmission. These cool hydraulics arm can move easily and provide great interaction with kids. Talk about a cool toy.
I was amazed by how much patience Nate showed while assembling this 203 pieces kit and never once thought about giving up. Younger kids will definitely need assistance from an adult. Nate spent about 2 days to build this from start to finish and asked for help on just a handful of things as he was going along. The box says 10+ but Nate is 8 and is a kid that loves to build so nothing is impossible. The end result is nothing more than impressive. It left him feeling accomplished with a mindset that he can do anything as long as he commits to it.
The awesome part is that it is powered by hydraulics only. No need to worry about batteries. Let’s just say, I’m thankful that it’s not another toy that needs a load of batteries. Nate had tons of fun building and even more fun playing when the work was over. He even took it to school on show and tell Fridays and was not surprised by how amazed every kid in his class was. They all wanted to have a turn with it.
PRICE:
While the price on this kit range from $50-$70, it is well worth the money. I bought on Amazon when it was on sale for $55. There are a lot of products on the market today with similar constructions and which are higher in price and others that are lower. It all really depends on what you are looking for and what is best suited for your little one.
Bottom line, If your child is into building and if he/she has the patience, then this is an exceptional buy and is worth the price.
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