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Playz Train Steam Engine Model Kit to Build for Kids with Real Steam, STEM Science Kits for Kids, Model Engine Kits for Adults and Educational Hobby Gift, Mini Engine Set, Engineering Toy Boys & Girls

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Features

  • IF YOUR KID LOVES TO BUILD STUFF AND IS CURIOUS ABOUT HOW THINGS WORK then they will love every minute spent building this kid-friendly engine model kit with you. Spark their curiosity and passion for engineering hobbies as they learn how a steam engine is built, then watch their EXCITEMENT AND AWE as they experience the engine run, the whistle sound, lights flick on & off and real steam blow!
  • THE EASY COLOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS in the 22-page manual will guide you and your kiddo through the build with ease while providing a challenging and rewarding hands-on learning project. PLUS, with minimal reading required and easy-to-understand diagrams you can put the learning in their hands through every step of the project, giving them confidence, independence and the satisfaction of putting it together themselves.
  • HOURS OF HANDS-ON LEARNING FUN THAT THEY WILL LOVE as they work out how to build this small engine model, developing critical thinking, logical and creative reasoning and important fine motor skills. Once theyre done, they can take it apart and build it again, and again, and again extending the learning for them and providing great value and satisfaction for you!
  • LETS NOT FORGET THE BIG KIDS! Our engineering kit makes a great adult toy too. If youre looking for boyfriend gifts, cool gadgets, cool toys, desk toys or cool tech gadgets this electric train set is the unique gift for 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16+ years olds youre looking for or adults. Once completed, the model steam engine also makes an excellent desk, office or classroom gadget to tinker with - be the envy of all your friends and colleagues.

Brand: Playz


Age Range (Description): Kid


Theme: Physics


Size: Small


Style: Unique


Package Dimensions: 16.93 x 12.68 x 4.09 inches


Item Weight: 3.31 pounds


Manufacturer: Playz


Date First Available: July 10, 2019


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  • Fun Model of Steam Engines for Children
Assembly directions were fairly straight forward, DEFINITELY advanced for even a ten year old. All screws were self tapping so a fair amount of hand strength was necessary to get everything properly tight so it could work and there were multiple parts where wires could easily be crimped/pinched while putting pieces together. Because of the gearing, if things were loose it would not work correctly. Only defect was the wire harness coming out of the motor had been improperly assembled, came crimped and nearly broke the wire because it had been tightened down by the factory. Had to carefully open assembly, reroute wire, and reassemble. Worked fine afterwards. Obviously this is a plastic model of a steam engine that does not actually work like a real steam engine, so if the child is interested in a more technical model (metal, castings, actual steam running the pistons) then it probably won't satisfy. If instead you have a grade schooler who finds trains cool and likes the idea of assembling things (with dad's help), then it will probably be a win. Castings were satisfactory for the price, sprues were easy to deal with (once again, because of some tight tolerances, any rough edges needed to be removed so sharp knives necessary). Colors were colorful, decals simplistic but well within the skills of a grade schooler to affix. For the toy it is, it is fun if your child is mechanically minded, likes trains, and likes seeing how things work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021 by S. Nothnagel

  • Good STEM toy but takes time to assemble
Update: After purchasing this for my son 1 1/2 years ago I mistakenly broke the lever that turns the wheels on. This was very upsetting as my son who still turns it on from time to time to watch it work. I reached out via email to the company Playz to request the replacement part. My email was responded to quickly by Nick in their customer support. He was very nice and helpful. After providing my order number and mailing address they sent me a whole new train via 2 day shipping! Their customer support was excellent and they worked very quickly to resolve the issue. I highly recommend this company for quality of their toys and customer service. I assembled the toy with my 9 year old son. The box is marked 10+ for age but we have worked together before to assemble these type of products and have never had any issues.. The product has good step by step directions but can take some time to complete. Most of the product parts fit together well and you can tell they are of good quality. That said there are sections that connect the wheels that are made of flimsy plastic and can be difficult to push through its corresponding slot. Overall it is a good toy and I do recommend it but make sure you have time to put it together. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020 by Steven P

  • Great idea but much too delicate
Great idea but wires came off and other critical pieces making the entire project impossible. Very fragile pieces and delicate assembly procesd. We will attempt to return it and get another one and hope for the best. My 12 year spent hours enjoying this project only to find his efforts did not result in a working train. Update: we received a free replacement and my son loves it. It is very fragile so he broke a piece that connects the wheels and duct taped it back together. I am upgrading my review to a four star and holding back one star only because it is so fragile and it's fragility can easily ruin the project. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020 by Kindle Customer

  • Plastic pins break
While assembling this on Christmas day with my son, it was very hard to assemble the plastic chrome pins and one broke during the assembly. There are no extra pins included so now he can't use it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023 by PelotonCrabs

  • Great for little engineers!
My 6yo son loves to build and he loves trains. He loves learning how things work especially steam trains. This gift was very educational and fun bonding time for us together. Took about a day and a half. He was so excited to see real steam come out.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023 by Susan Kazanchyan

  • Expensive for what it is, and missing pieces
I ordered this for my son for Christmas and he loved it when he saw the box. However, shortly after we started assembly he became disappointed. There were a couple gears missing among other pieces, but no way to finish assembly without those important pieces. I reached out to the seller and received a generic auto response with no additional contact information, so I'm very disappointed with the lack of communication or resolution with this. I would not recommend this product or company. Will update if they contact me. EDIT: The seller did reach out, offered to send a replacement at no cost, but after a little while they stopped replying and do not communicate anymore. Buy from a different company IMO. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023 by Chet E Rickerman

  • Will break easily, difficult to assemble
Nice kit but requires adult supervision unless 14 yrs or older with a great deal of mechanical ability. The worst thing is that the main lever used to activate the engine is made of very thin plastic. I bought two of these kits for my grandsons. The fist broke on first use, and the second after about the third time, even being very careful. The company had to know it would break first thing, but they didn’t fix it and sold as is! I was able to repair it by disassembling and wrapping the lever with a paper napkin and filling with super glue. See picts. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023 by Gator Gator

  • Steam engine
Pretty cool for what it’s worth
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023 by bunnb

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