Alex Super Sleuth Kit/Detective Activity Kit

by Alex Toys

Product Features

• Learn how to be a detective
• Create composite IDs, take fingerprints and learn codes
• Flashlight, rearview spy glasses, magnifying glass, secret marker pen and more
• Suitable for ages 8 and above

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J4AF
• Item model number: 41
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,500 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #30 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Spy Gadgets
  • #37 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Physics
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

For the sleuth in every kid. The Under Cover Detective Activity Kit is a great choice for curious youngsters. Watch as your kids build academic skills through observation, creative reasoning, and imaginative play. Amateur sleuths can use items such as rearview glasses, code wheels, and composite drawing materials in a variety of imaginary detective scenarios. A colorful Spy Guide provides easy-to-follow instructions for activities such as taking fingerprints, documenting "suspects'" moves, and deciphering coded messages. The kit also includes a magnifying glass, a small flashlight, an ink pad, fingerprint powder, secret marker pens, a red message filter, file cards, and a special agent I.D. card. "Don't forget," the Spy Guide urges, "observe everything, look for clues, put pieces together, go undercover, take a lot of notes, and have fun!" (Parents with low tolerance for black powdery messes may want to remove the fingerprint powder.) Flashlight requires two AAA batteries, not included. --Joan DeClaire

Product Description

Learn how to be a detective. Create composite ID's, take fingerprints and learn codes. Flashlight, rearview spy glasses, magnifying glass, secret marker pen and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for girls too!, October 22, 2005

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Grams (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alex Super Sleuth Kit/Detective Activity Kit (Toy)

I purchased the Undercover Detective Activity Kit for my eight year old granddaughter. We combined it with a wig, false teeth, and a few other items in a backpack labeled "Lauren's Field Kit." It was such a huge hit with her and all the kids and adults. The uncles made up a crime scene by stealing something of hers and the aunts all helped her follow the clues. It was amazing and she still thinks it's her favorite gift of all times! We did put the fingerprint powder up for special usage as her little brother and sister aren't ready for that and I think neither was mom!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Fair amount of fun, February 1, 2010

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Active "mom of 3 boys" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Alex Super Sleuth Kit/Detective Activity Kit (Toy)

I would only rate this OK. It wasn't as sturdy as I had hoped. Some of the pieces of the kit are thin cardboard. I might even just say it is thick paper. I don't think it will last for many detective adventures.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun toy with a bunch of activities, December 6, 2011

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Succotash - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Alex Super Sleuth Kit/Detective Activity Kit (Toy)

This is a fun kit for both boys and girls. My kids did a bunch of activities together through this, and looking for clues made it fun. There was lots of different things to discover in the box, too.