Rokenbok R/C TransGripper & Trailer

by Rokenbok

Product Features

• Modular- interacts with all Rokenbok
• Rokenbok is unique. Radio controlled, interactive and expandable. The only RC construction toy.
• Rokenbok Sharpens Cognitive Thinking, Refines Motor Skills, Promotes Social Skills and Cooperative Play, Enhances Creativity and Brings Families together:
• Rokenbok is Winner of over 40 Awards.
• Recommended Age Range 6 to 12 Years.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.8 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.
• ASIN: B00000IRO6
• Item model number: 04241
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,617 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Rokenbok's Transgripper truck--remote controlled from the command pad (sold separately)--looks like a cross between a forklift truck and a carpenter ant. It has big rubber pincers at the front for gripping and lifting one of the two included oil drums. Also included are some Rokenbok balls and a trailer to carry them or other vehicles around. The Rokenbok construction system, of which this set is a part, incorporates a vast array of snap-together construction modules, as well as radio-controlled vehicles and other snazzy motorized widgets. With a central control module, it's possible to remotely command up to eight different machines using either one or multiple handsets. Cleverly designed radio controls steer and move a very responsive vehicle using only one thumb for control and are quickly interchangeable between vehicles. Detailed building plans are included, though they are not as easy to follow as you might hope. The constructed sets are probably too fragile for use around younger siblings but are endlessly expandable. --Richard Farr

From the Manufacturer

Grip, Lift & Load! Features two front power forks that grip, lift and load. Also included is a Cargo Trailer with two side rails for transporting cargo and hidden ramps that pull out for vehicle transportation. Requires Start Set and three AA batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best accessory vehicle in the Rokenbok line! Gripping!, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

= 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: Rokenbok R/C TransGripper & Trailer (Toy)

An excellent addition to any Rokenbok base set; easily the best add-on accessory vehicle in the line, because of the unique design it boasts.

It features a completely unique pair of "grippers" that open, close, raise, and lower via the standard Rokenbok remote. The grippers are great at building hand-eye coordination, and when combined with the mobility of the vehicle, provide great games for my even my four-year-old to play.

Used creatively, the transgripper helps incorporate non-Rokenbok objects into Rokenbok play better than any of the other vehicles.

Another star addition to the grand-slam home run Rokenbok line. Why didn't they make toys like this when I was a kid?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gripper!!!, April 2, 2002

A Kid's Review

= 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: Rokenbok R/C TransGripper & Trailer (Toy)

This Vehicle is great. It has a lot of functions and is very fun to operate. I've used the other bin boxes that I had from my Monorail Start Set. It's great. The only problem is that it can't unload into the RC Monorail or the RC Skip Srack. But it can into a conveyor, quarry or another vehicle. It an also grip and move tanks, balls, beams, blocks, building materials and even Rokenbok people. You should get this toy. It's worth it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transgripper ROCKS!, December 4, 2002

By 

Doug Line (Hilliard, Ohio 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: Rokenbok R/C TransGripper & Trailer (Toy)

My family started collecting Rokenbok three years ago, and we continue to add each Christmass! Im my opinion, the transgripper is the most fun, and is the most complex to operate! With the trailer, you can "transport" other Rokenbok vehicles, or multiple bins of balls!

You can really work on eye hand coordination when using the transgripper to individually pick up balls, people, or beams!

The vehicle is VERY durable! I can't count the number of times that the gripper arms have been stepped on and popped of, just to be placed right back on and continue running like new!