OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit

by OWI

Product Features

• Another high quality Solar Education kit from OWI
• Building these projects teach the benefits of solar energy while having fun
• Build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy and two different planes
• Only one project can be completed at a time
• OWI is the premier line of educational electronics and robotics kits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2.2 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00275PRT0
• Item model number: OWI-MSK610
• Our recommended age: 10 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,810 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #6 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Solar
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Another high quality Solar Education kit from OWI. Building these projects teach the benefits of solar energy while having fun. 6-In-1 Educational Solar Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Use the 21 snap together parts - no tools required - to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy and two different planes. Only one project can be completed at a time. NO BATTERIES NEEDED of course.

Product Description

Teach kids the benefits of solar energy - in a fun and imaginative way. Winner of the Dr. Toy award, kids can learn to build six different models with one kit. They'll even learn how solar power is used to help drive a small motor. It's a great way to get kids involved in the technology of today. Includes 33 pieces with solar module and gearbox that can transform into 2 different planes, airboat, car, solar windmill and puppy. Solar life 3-5 years. For ages 10 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

116 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Small, February 22, 2010

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TravelMom (Clifton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit (Toy)

I bought this as a project for my 6-year old daughter and her father to do together. So far they have completed the solar car and it does work, but we were incredibly disappointed by how small the pieces are. The pictures they put on the box are VERY misleading...you'll notice there are no people, hands or other items in the pictures or background, and we actually feel as though this was done intentionally to lead people to believe that the pieces are larger than they actually are. When we got the box we couldn't believe how small it was, and upon opening it we realized that the entire thing is just very very small. To put it in proper perspective, the finished car is 2.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches tall when the solar panel is extended all the way up. As for the actual solar panel itself, it is 1 inch x 1.25 inches. My daughter got this as a birthday present so she is not "disappointed" as she was not expecting anything one way or the other, but if you are looking for a kit to make large-sized items this is not the one to get.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than expected, September 19, 2009

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Connie "Connie" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit (Toy)

This was purchased for my 8 year old son. It was smaller than I imagined, but still worthwhile. We made the car, and it fits in the palm of my son's hand. He did need some help assembling it, and will most likely need assistance to change it from one configuration to another. It seem at bit on the fragile side, so it is better for solo play than with friends. He really likes that it is solar, but if it does not have direct sun or strong indoor light, it doesn't have enough power to move. Now the child want a solar flashlight to shine on his solar car.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the one manufactured by OWI and missing the vital pinion gear, September 20, 2011

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Mom in NC (USA) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: OWI 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit (Toy)

This is a transcript from my chat with OWI Robotics. The one I received is missing part P3, the pinion gear, and IS NOT their product.

'i purchased this kit from amazon.com (owi robot kits) marketed as owi but i believe it is using your name but not sold by you. would you be able to confirm that?

owihelp: Yes, what kit are you talking about?

'specifically it is the 6 in 1 solar kit

'your sku on the website is owi-msk610

owihelp: Yes it is. There are a few things you can do to confirm whether its a knockoff or not.

owihelp: On the back of the box does it say where its made?

'made in china

'this is the weblink for the kit on amazon:

'[...]

owihelp: If the box says 'made in china' it is a knockoff. All of our products are made in Taiwan.

'can you view that link i sent you? they are marketing it as your product. i saw your product at an educational supply store and thought that was what i was buying. thanks for your help.

owihelp: Yes, I've seen them before. We are currently talking to Amazon trying to get these kits off their website.

owihelp: Thank you for the heads up though.