4M Tin Can Robot

by Toysmith

• Green Science - millions of metal drink cans are thrown away every day. You can recycle one of them to complete this project.
• Kit includes parts and instructions, just add a "can" do attitude
• Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family
• Requires two AAA batteries (not included)
• Recommended for children 3 years or older due to small parts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.2 x 5.2 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.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B0014WO96Y
• Item model number: 3653
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Batteries 2 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #466 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science
  • #69 in Toys & Games > Games
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Turn a metal can into a walking, wobbling, bog-eyed robot that can move. It can be transformed to become a robotic monster too. Cans can be cool! Kit includes parts and instructions, just add a "can" do attitude. Watch your child's delight and sense of accomplishment with the robot they create. Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family. Requires two AAA batteries (not included). Recommended for 8 years and up.

Product Description

Turn a metal can into a walking, wobbling, bog-eyed robot that can move. It can be transformed to become a robotic monster too. Cans can be cool! Kit includes parts and instructions, just add a "can" do attitude. Watch your child's delight and sense of accomplishment with the robot they create. Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family. Requires two AAA batteries (not included). Recommended for 8 years and up.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

102 of 105 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Cool, but fragile and hard to build October 28, 2009

By J. S. Dodds

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

Well, not hard to build so much as instructions that are too complex. It's neat when it's done but the electronic parts are fragile. After five minutes of operation the wiring broke, no abuse of any kind. A real slog to put together and then my 8 year old was immediately disappointed when the parts failed

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Tin can robot May 3, 2009

By K. Deriu

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

The robot was fun to put together. I thought that my son would have been able to participate in more of the process but the screws were so small and difficult to screw in that he could not. He did have fun seeing the finished product. Overall a good toy. He brought it in to school for his "make your own robot project" and it was a big hit!

53 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy, fun robot build that lasts and lasts! October 24, 2009

By Jessa Fee

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

Our kids loved making these robots, and put them together in an hour or less with a lot of help from their father. They were 4 and 6 years old when we got this kit and they were not able to make them on their own, even though they are quite proficient at building with litle LEGOS, et cetera. Just a word to the wise, that this project will probably require adult help or at the very least supervision for children who are under age nine or ten maybe?

I am looking at our boys' creations right now, which are proudly on display on the shelf above our computer desk, because they still love them and occasionally pay with them or try to rebuild them. we also took pictures of them for their home school blog, as they were so very proud of their first MOVING robots! Well worth the price.