Elenco OWI T3 Transforming Solar Robot

by Elenco

Product Features

• Multifunctional transforming solar robot kit
• Easy to understand kid friendly step-by-step instructions
• Learn the benefits of solar energy
• Intelligent mobile kit that requires no fossil fuel - no batteries
• No soldering required

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.2 x 15.5 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003JO3JU2
• Item model number: OWI-MSK614
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,755 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Solar
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Late nights and too much coffee have inspired OWI’s geek squad (designers) to unleash their cranial creativity in the form of a multifunctional transforming solar robot kit. “T3” is an intelligent mobile kit that requires no fossil fuel - no batteries. Its animated movements are activated by nature’s gift of sunshine. “T3” easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robot, and Scorpion. Easy instructions and basic building skills are that’s needed for young science fiction buffs to see the benefits of solar energy before their very eyes.Transforming friendly. Oh yeah ”T3”.

Product Description

Elenco OWI T3 Transforming Solar Robot

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My sons love it!, December 30, 2010

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G. Vel - 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 

This review is from: Elenco OWI T3 Transforming Solar Robot (Toy)

I bought two - one for my 10 year old son and the other for my 5 year old son. My first son built it pretty much all by himself except for a couple of steps. The user guide is very good. Take your time and follow the steps carefully. Make sure to deburr the wheels. Otherwise it does not work.

May be that was the problem with one of the buyers who could not get it to work.

Start putting it together when you have enough sun light. Before you put on the wheels, check it out in the sun to make sure it works. Then put the wheels, check again. If it does not work - deburr the wheels. That's what happened to one of our kits.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fun to assemble...but it doesn't work, December 28, 2010

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Michael J Kane (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco OWI T3 Transforming Solar Robot (Toy)

My 8 year old son and I had fun building the robot (although, as another reviewer noted, it is A LOT smaller than you expect it to be), but we've had it in the sun for hours and it won't budge. I'm afraid the solar mechanism isn't up to snuff. Another downside is that there's no on/off switch; if it eventually does power up, it will just run in the sun and not in the shade. No power is stored. Overall, a big letdown. Will write the company to see whether a replacement solar panel eases the pain, a bit.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars so so product, December 25, 2010

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paul - 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: Elenco OWI T3 Transforming Solar Robot (Toy)

It is not very difficult to assemble and make it work. Son enjoy it for a while. But the assembled product not very stable and parts can become loose easily.