Capsela 400 - MX Trooper

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Product Features

• Kids learn about gears, speed transformation, electricity, buoyancy and other valuable science concepts.
• Build a car to demonstrate force, a revolving robot, and even a speedboat
• The 48 interlocking parts build 22 land and water projects!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 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: B00005NN6U
• Item model number: 000000005004
• Our recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 years and up
• Batteries: 1 AA batteries required.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,635 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Capsela 400-MX Trooper

Product Description
Learn about gears, electricity, buoyancy, and more. Build 22 land and water projects including a car, robot, or speedboat using 48 interlocking parts. Two AA batteries required (not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MX Trooper Capsela #400, November 6, 2006

By	Renee Carpenter (St. Johns, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this as a birthday gift for my 11 year old grandson. I knew it would be a hit as my son had received it as a gift from his grandparents as a child and was entertained for hours with it. It did not lose it's charm for 11 year old boys through the years. My grandson was thrilled with it as well. Just enough challenge to keep their interest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, January 12, 2008

By	L. Wright "Dobermen" (Wirtz, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this toy for my 6-year old son as I had a Capsula set when I was his age. When we opened it up one of the capsule's was broken, not a big deal but then they didn't mate up tightly, the switch didn't always make good contact and the list goes on. I can honestly say that I would not buy another one of these to expand the set.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Kid didn't like it, January 9, 2007

By	Karen Karen "Karen" (Denver) - See all my reviews

The kid opened it, pulled everything out, was completely unimpressed, and never did play with it. This was a 9-year old boy who likes putting stuff together and likes science-kinda stuff, so he is the target audience for this toy.

If I had to guess, I would guess that the poor packaging put him off. It's very bland and boring and doesn't look like it would be fun at all, judging by the box. If it were colorful and had action and people pictures, and a fun set of directions, my guess would be that he would have been far more interested. As it was, though, nothing.

To be fair, my coworker recommended this as a gift item--he used to have one as a kid and loved playing with it. Different strokes, go figure.