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The Darth Vader Robotic Arm assembles quickly with snap-together parts and includes stand with built-in controls. It grips and holds lightweight objects, just grip…turn…and extend. Easy to assemble.
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Build and use a real Star Wars Darth Vader robotic arm! Grip and move objects using interactive controls. Assembles easily with snap-together parts. Kids will learn how robotic arms are being used in medical science applications! Includes stand with built-in controls. Fun and informative learning guide included.
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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My 6 yr old recieved this as a gift. He and his father build it within one hour, it was a bit hard to put the pieces together for my husband's fingers - but perfect for little hands.
My son is been playing with it non stop and picking up items. He's mastered the controls within minutes.
This is geared for 8 year olds, I would recommend that age unless an adult is helping...
My son is been playing with it non stop and picking up items. He's mastered the controls within minutes.
This is geared for 8 year olds, I would recommend that age unless an adult is helping...
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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My son has wanted this forever. We picked it up yesterday and assembled it. I've been a model car builder all my life so it was a breeze. It is pretty straight forward, however the finger tendons are quite stiff. The gold finger inlays are hard to snap into place as well. A small pair of pliers with a cloth over the jaws made it quite simple. Once we got that out of the way we ran into an operation problem that most on here has mentioned. The fist would not close.
I followed the instructions very closely and they fail to mention a vital point. First go ahead and install both levers from the get go. This will come into play later. When inserting the actual arm into the spring loaded canister MAKE SURE you are holding down the gold rod, that attaches to the hand, with your thumb. While FIRMLY holding the rod down, line up the arrows and PRESS DOWN HARD while twisting. This will ensure that the rod is firmly seated in the mechanism that the handle operates. It is designed to compress together then expand and catch the inner lips of the cylinder. You can test whether you have done it correctly by holding the gold rod and turning the left handle back. You will not be able to hold the rod back when pulling the lever. Hence installing the levers first. On the other end when you attach the hand at the wrist, don't pull the gold rod up to place in the hole on the tendon unit. Simply pull the tendon unit down and the gold rod will fall in place. Once in the hole give it a firm push to ensure it is seated. Problem solved.
If you have assembled a non working unit. It is possible to take it back apart. The hand is fairly easy as one fastener sits in a straight groove along the palm. Push up slightly and you will see it raise up. Gently pop it out, disconnect the rod and raise the hand back up opposite of assembly. The shaft (arm) is tricky but can be done without ANY damage. Get a firm grip at the bottom and push down and gently turn. The plastic will begin to separate along the seams but very gently yet forcefully (oxymoron I know) twist it back and forth. It will pop out. Once done simply follow the directions above.
Another problem is the ropes that the levers pull. The one on the right, that twists the arm, must lay across a silver pin. If you extend the arm and look at the base you will see both the string and pin. I used needle nosed pliers to lay it back across the pin. This takes up the slack in the string and ensures the unit functions properly.
With better instructions or following these I have mentioned, this item is a blast to build. I would recommend to anyone using the information I have shared. This item is NOT JUNK.
I followed the instructions very closely and they fail to mention a vital point. First go ahead and install both levers from the get go. This will come into play later. When inserting the actual arm into the spring loaded canister MAKE SURE you are holding down the gold rod, that attaches to the hand, with your thumb. While FIRMLY holding the rod down, line up the arrows and PRESS DOWN HARD while twisting. This will ensure that the rod is firmly seated in the mechanism that the handle operates. It is designed to compress together then expand and catch the inner lips of the cylinder. You can test whether you have done it correctly by holding the gold rod and turning the left handle back. You will not be able to hold the rod back when pulling the lever. Hence installing the levers first. On the other end when you attach the hand at the wrist, don't pull the gold rod up to place in the hole on the tendon unit. Simply pull the tendon unit down and the gold rod will fall in place. Once in the hole give it a firm push to ensure it is seated. Problem solved.
If you have assembled a non working unit. It is possible to take it back apart. The hand is fairly easy as one fastener sits in a straight groove along the palm. Push up slightly and you will see it raise up. Gently pop it out, disconnect the rod and raise the hand back up opposite of assembly. The shaft (arm) is tricky but can be done without ANY damage. Get a firm grip at the bottom and push down and gently turn. The plastic will begin to separate along the seams but very gently yet forcefully (oxymoron I know) twist it back and forth. It will pop out. Once done simply follow the directions above.
Another problem is the ropes that the levers pull. The one on the right, that twists the arm, must lay across a silver pin. If you extend the arm and look at the base you will see both the string and pin. I used needle nosed pliers to lay it back across the pin. This takes up the slack in the string and ensures the unit functions properly.
With better instructions or following these I have mentioned, this item is a blast to build. I would recommend to anyone using the information I have shared. This item is NOT JUNK.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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My son is in 3rd grade and had a blast building this. He ran into the issue (mentioned in other reviews) where the fingers would not contract...but found a step that was missed in the written instructions which fixed the problem. The illustrations in the instructions were pretty good. He was able to put the whole thing together pretty-much by himself in about an hour.
After building the device there was grave dissapointment. It's very hard to pick anything up! The smooth plastic on the inside of the fingers makes it almost impossible to grip objects. The base is too light, making the arm tip and slide when using the controls.
After building the device there was grave dissapointment. It's very hard to pick anything up! The smooth plastic on the inside of the fingers makes it almost impossible to grip objects. The base is too light, making the arm tip and slide when using the controls.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I knew what I was getting
I read the description and knew what I was getting, it seems a lot of people did not realize this was not a bettery operated toy. It has a couple of levers that work the arm. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Novamom
Its good for the money
As Ive seen in other reviews, this isnt a durable toy. The mechnisms are a bit stiff and it isnt made of materials suitable for rough play. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Troy
Waste of money
I'm glad I purchased this in a clearance bin at a local store. My son, who loves everything Star Wars, was excited when he saw that I'd brought this home for him. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sean Patrick Magill
Not quite what I thought it would be. Ok overall.
Product wasn't quite what we thought it would be. Ok. Son likes to carry it around, but can't really use it to pick up much.
Published 16 months ago by nursedoodle
Quality not there
It is a cool toy, but the instructions and quality of the handles was not good. I am the careful "read the instructions", he can fix anything kind of guy, but where this toy needs... Read more
Published 16 months ago by jmtruck
Great toy!
This was great toy for a great price. Bought it for my star wars obsessed 10 year old brother and he loved it. Recommended!!!!
Published 18 months ago by Csb8084
Its cheap and its cheap....
The price has been lowered because the model has so many struggles. Mine worked fine but the plastic is flimsy and I nearly broke off the thumb. Its dangling by a plastic thread. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mezzerli
"Revenge of the Robot Arm Buyer"
Well, I have to say that this is a an incredibly cheap and fragile toy, with a gazillion parts. Too complicated for a child to tinker with and too boring for the average... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Michael T. Littlejohn
Force Choked Several Family Members
After assembly the Dath Vader Robot Arm Force Choked several members of my family and the dog. When I tried to dissassemble the arm for our safety the arm kept pulling the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Internet Drive By
Darth Vader Arm
I have been reading the reviews on this toy for a while. And while this is for a younger age group, I am a beginner when it comes to kit builders. Read more
Published on March 23, 2010 by Jarik25
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