This is a decent hobby project. I completed it with my 8-year-old Autistic child. He would not have been able to complete it on his own, but it was an interesting project for us to do together. He was fascinated by the way it floats/hovers and moves forward. There are no remote controls, and it isn't waterproof. It will travel over most flat surfaces, the smoother the surface, the better. This project requires greater attention to detail than several of the other 4M projects we have completed in the past. It is also more tedious, which is why I didn't rate it higher.
Be careful when cutting the transparent plastic, and be careful when placing the baseboard on the transparent plastic. The transparent plastic is the inflatable portion. The project requires four (4) AAA 1.5 volt batteries to operate. When operating it, the propeller spins with enough torque to inflict pain or injury, so care and adult supervision is required during operation.
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4M has encouraged curious young minds for more than 25 years as a leader in innovative and educational products. As STEM and STEAM concepts are increasingly recognized around the world as essential tools for integrated learning development, 4M toys continue to set trends, bringing new concepts and technologies to the global market. 4M is Imaginative, Creative,Inspiring and most importantly, Fun!
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4M educational toys cover a wide range of subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more. Each toy is creative, imaginative, inspiring--and most of all, fun! They encourage your child's inquisitive nature while teaching them to explore the world around them.
4M KidzRobotix Hover Racer
Learn about the science of robotics in a fun, hands-on way
Challenge your child's imagination with the 4M Hover Racer Kit. Perfect for any young scientist, this fun kit teaches facts about hovercrafts while they build a working scientific model of one. Once complete, this hovercraft will delight children and adults by gliding across tables and floors. Not only does this kit foster creativity, it's an excellent opportunity to show kids how toys are assembled and function.
- This kit includes necessary components, accessories, and easy-to-follow instructions.
- Kids can assemble an exciting working hovercraft that they'll be proud of
- Provides an opportunity to teach children creativity and mechanical principles
- Requires one Phillips head screwdriver, four AAA batteries, and adult supervision
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
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Explore the Fascinating World of Robotics4M KidzRobotix Science Kits teach scientific principles in a fun, hands-on way that is both entertaining and educational. |
Experience the Wonder of ScienceKidzRobotix Science Kits are perfect for young scientists, covering subjects from robotics to volcanology. |
Better TogetherWhat's better than one project? How about an afternoon of them? Mix 4M KidzRobotix science kits and provide hours of enrichment through discovery, collecting, and play. |
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| Teaches Scientific Principles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Requires Assembly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detailed Instructions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recommended Ages | Ages 8 and Up | Ages 10 and Up | Ages 8 and Up | Ages 8 and Up | Ages 8 and Up |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
Be careful when cutting the transparent plastic, and be careful when placing the baseboard on the transparent plastic. The transparent plastic is the inflatable portion. The project requires four (4) AAA 1.5 volt batteries to operate. When operating it, the propeller spins with enough torque to inflict pain or injury, so care and adult supervision is required during operation.
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Interesting project
By Kid at Heart and Renaissance Man on March 7, 2017
This is a decent hobby project. I completed it with my 8-year-old Autistic child. He would not have been able to complete it on his own, but it was an interesting project for us to do together. He was fascinated by the way it floats/hovers and moves forward. There are no remote controls, and it isn't waterproof. It will travel over most flat surfaces, the smoother the surface, the better. This project requires greater attention to detail than several of the other 4M projects we have completed in the past. It is also more tedious, which is why I didn't rate it higher.By Kid at Heart and Renaissance Man on March 7, 2017
Be careful when cutting the transparent plastic, and be careful when placing the baseboard on the transparent plastic. The transparent plastic is the inflatable portion. The project requires four (4) AAA 1.5 volt batteries to operate. When operating it, the propeller spins with enough torque to inflict pain or injury, so care and adult supervision is required during operation.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Drains batteries in less than 20 minutes
By Matt on December 3, 2017
This is a cool project. It doesn’t take long to build. They float and move just fine. I bought 2 kits for my daughters. In both cases, the batteries (4 AAA, not included) only lasted about 15 minutes. They got a little warm discharging so fast too. In order to give this more than 2 stars, it would need to include a rechargeable system, even if it had to cost more.
By Matt on December 3, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
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Fun and simple
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