Rok Works Start Set

by Rokenbok

Product Features

• Set includes: RC Loader vehicle, Radio Control Center, Control Pad, 8 Rokenbok Vehicle Keys, Motorized Conveyor & Plan Sheet
• Load up the motorized conveyor and watch it come to life!
• A fun and exciting way to build your way into the world of Rokenbok
• Over 150 Pieces

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000658L8
• Item model number: 34112 - replaced by 4115
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,313 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

The Rok Works Start Set combines puzzle solving, model building, remote-control vehicle operation, and gameplay into a complete and completely unique experience. The first step is to build your construction site with the snap-together modular pieces provided. This is an absorbing, fun activity in itself, since the pieces allow for such open-ended, creative design: be as straightforward or Rube Goldbergesque as you like. Then it's time to rev up your construction machine and guide it around the site with the handy, video-game style controller. You can navigate under bridges, pick up loads of colored balls, and drop them off at the conveyor belt that will take them up to the network of tunnels (which you’ve built yourself) that will in turn carry them wherever you like. Unlike most radio-controlled vehicles which, once you get past the novelty factor, there isn't all that much for them to do, here there's plenty of action and adventure, limited only by kids’ imaginations. --David Stoesz

Product Description

This special priced Start Set includes the Rokenbok Radio Control Center or "brains" of the system, so you need to buy this set before purchasing any other Rokenbok products. This expandable Start Set is ready to add more players and RC vehicles (up to 4 players can control 8 RC vehicles at the same time) and integrates with any Rokenbok building set for unlimited building possibilities. This complete package includes the Radio Control Center, one Control Pad, RC Loader, Motorized Conveyor, and building pieces to make the ROK Works construction site - 152 pieces total. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Fun for ages 6-106. Lifetime warranty on the Radio Control Center and Control Pad. ($179.94 if sold separately).

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A parent's dream!!!, October 31, 2003

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Todd Olson (Rochester, IN United States) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Rok Works Start Set (Toy)

As a person with a background in engineering, I feel somewhat qualified to write a review on this product. This toy is engaging, creative, non-destructive and non-violent. On top of that, it's one of the few that you may actually find yourself addicted too as well! What more could a parent ask for?

A cross between Legos, model trains and remote control vehicles it is an intoxicating mix of motion and construction that most children find hard to put down.

It begins with the purchase of the The Works or Monorail Start Set. After spending a little time (about an hour) to put the set together according to the plans, you'll spend much more time scooping up the little balls with your remote control trucks and placing them into the conveyor, where they are lifted through a series of chutes into dispensers to repeat the process.

But that's not the best part. As your set begins to grow, your children can do many more things - all of which seem to engage the child more. The RC Elevator, Down-A-Vator, Construction World, and other vehicles and sets add immensely to the enjoyment.

I give the product a slightly reduced durability rating as my 6 year old managed to break one of the tabs attached to one of the chutes during normal construction, but to Rokenbok's credit they have a lifetime no questions asked replacement guarantee for any piece.

All in all as your set grows expect to spend $500+ on it depending on how big or tall you wish to go, but it is durable enough for most children and will last their entire childhood if played with correctly.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase I made, November 15, 2003

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Satisfied Mom (Whitman, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Rok Works Start Set (Toy)

I bought this item for my 8y son last christmas, he is still playing with it faithfully and has even saved up his money to expand on the product. He loves it. This year santa is expanding on his set. If you have a child who seems to get bored with toys easy, then this is the toy for you, you'll never regret getting it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for all ages!, January 13, 2003

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Michelle Adams (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Rok Works Start Set (Toy)

My husband and I enjoy playing with this as much as our son does. The rokenbok website is very useful and has great plans for building new projects. I agree with the other reviewers in the need for buying more than the starter set. The additional pieces are necesary for extended play. I have not had a problem with pieces breaking, but I think that this a toy to be treated gently. This toy is great for developing problem solving skills.