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LEGO Chain Reactions (Klutz Science/STEM Activity Kit), 9" Length x 1.06" Width x 10" Height
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- Nappa silver award winner
- Design and build 10 amazing moving machines - teach your bricks new tricks
- Comes with 80 page instructions, 33 LEGO pieces, Instructions for 10 modules, 6 plastic balls, string, paper ramps and other components
- Includes a 80 page instructional book with Klutz Certified crystal clear instructions
- Includes more than 30 essential LEGO elements
- Recommended for children ages 8+
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Product Dimensions | 10.04 x 1.69 x 9.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | 0545703301 |
Item model number | 9780545703307 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | January 1, 2015 |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Klutz |
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LEGO Chain Reactions is packed full of ideas, instructions, and inspiration for 10 LEGO machines that spin, swing, pivot, roll, lift, and drop. Each machine alone is awesome, but put them together and you get incredible chain reactions. Then, combine the machines in any order you like to create your own chain reactions. Our team of experts worked with educators and 11-year-olds to invent the machines, then wrote a book that teaches the skills (and some of the physics behind the fun) kids need to create their own amazing chain reaction machines.
Our book includes 33 special LEGO elements that combine with basic bricks from your collection to make your machines go. But don’t worry that you won’t have the right bricks; we worked with the folks at LEGO to make sure you’ll need only the most common bricks, and that there are plenty of substitutes. The result is a chain reaction of fun, as one thing leads to another
and another
and another.
Comes with: 78 page book, 33 LEGO elements, 6 LEGO balls, 6 feet of string, 8 paper ramps, 2 paper pop-up signs, 1 paper funnel ramp, 1 paper flag, 1 paper bucket, 1 platform
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FOR CHILDREN AGE 8 AND UP
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What is Klutz?
Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every kid. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials, and hearty helpings of humor is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity.
- Super-clear Instructions
- Open-ended Creativity
- Rewarding Reading
- Skills to Build On
- Everything You Need
LEGO Chain Reactions
Design and Build Amazon Moving Machines
In a chain reaction, one thing leads to another, which leads to another, which leads to another, which. ..well, you get the idea
With the stuff in this kit and a pile of your own ordinary LEGO bricks, you can build Ten awesome machines that can be combined to make dozens of different chain reactions that use many steps to do. ..a whole lot of nothing (or maybe something vaguely useful).
Your machine could toss a gum wrapper into the trash, amuse your dog, deliver a message ('Oh Yeah!'), ring a bell, and generally make you the envy of the neighborhood.
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What You GetThe box attached to this book contains what you need to turn ordinary bricks into amazing chain reaction machines. Including: - 33 LEGO Elements - 6 LEGO balls - 2.2 yds of string. - 8 paper ramps - 2 paper pop-up signs - 1 paper funnel - 1 paper flag - 1 paper bucket - 1 platform |
Klutz Crystal Clear InstructionsWith 78 pages of detailed instructions with brightly colored images, you will learn to build machines ranging in complexity from easy to advance. Stuck on a certain step? Throughout the book, you will also find helpful brick substitutions, suggestions how to fix common problems, and explanations on the physics behind each machine. |
Meet the MachinesEach machine is specially designed to build upon the skills you've learned throughout the book. Meet our machines! 1. Quintopple: easy 2. Dominoes: easy 3. Seesaw and Ramp: easy 4.Pop-up Flag and Falling Hammer: medium 5. Board Bouncer: medium 6. Slow Spin: easy 7. Elevator Ramps: advanced 8. Pulley and Bucket: medium 9. Funnel Ramp: medium 10. Zigzag Ramp: advanced |
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Customers find the book educational and a perfect project to bond over. They appreciate the well-designed paper components and the ideas presented. Readers describe the book as awesome and fun. However, some customers report issues with the parts and paper parts. Opinions are mixed on the complexity level, with some finding the instructions easy to understand and well written, while others say it's challenging to put together.
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Customers find the book educational, allowing children to be creative and independent. They also say it's exciting when it works, making it a great family project. Readers also mention that it instills a sense of accomplishment as intricate systems come to life. They say it keeps them busy and is engaging for mechanically-minded children 8-16.
"...assemble, challenging to make fully, reliably functional and thrilling once they work for that first time. It's all good stuff!" Read more
"...It instills a sense of accomplishment as intricate systems come to life, making it a must-have for anyone eager to delve into the fascinating..." Read more
"...will definitely need help with assembly, so that makes it a great family project!..." Read more
"...The premise is a good one, and I feel that it teaches some basic engineering ideas (levers, pulleys etc)...." Read more
Customers like the book design. They say it's a cool set, and a nice addition to their collection. Some mention that the pieces get mixed up.
"...A lot of what you're paying for here is in my opinion is the wow factor of the book and the well thought out concepts...." Read more
"...Still a very good addition." Read more
"Really cool. Love it. It was super easy to assemble and definitly was worth my money...." Read more
"...They work well but, in the long term, won't be as durable as the plastic pieces...you have to take care with them...." Read more
Customers find the book so much fun.
"So much fun! Younger kids will definitely need help with assembly, so that makes it a great family project!..." Read more
"...Help your kids think outside the box. It is very rewarding and provides something ready-made kits do not: problem-solving and creativity...." Read more
"...way to inspire curiosity and learning, proving that science can be both fun and educational. Highly recommended!" Read more
"I purchased this for my grandson for Christmas. He’s had a wonderful time playing with it. It reminded me of the old Mouse Trap game when I saw it...." Read more
Customers find the visuals in the book thoughtfully done and sparked their imagination. They also say the content is fantastic and the book is fun.
"...are thoughtfully done. I think they struck a very good balance so this would not cost an arm and a leg...." Read more
"...Reactions kit is a brilliant fusion of engineering principles and creative play, catering to the curious minds of budding engineers and enthusiasts..." Read more
"...So much creativity was shown and I had a blast too!..." Read more
"...The premise is a good one, and I feel that it teaches some basic engineering ideas (levers, pulleys etc)...." Read more
Customers find the book a great gift, full of wonderful ideas.
"...It's a bit small. But good intro for someone who's just dabbling. Good gift." Read more
"Great gift!" Read more
"I bought this for my grandson who loves Legos. This is the perfect gift for the child who has plenty of Legos...." Read more
"The Lego reactions set is an awesome gift to give to a child...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the complexity level of the book. Some mention that the instructions are easy to understand, and the diagrams are helpful. They also say that the book provides a very good basic introduction to Rube Goldberg machines, and has lots of problem solving and fun changes to try out. However, some customers say that it's challenging to put together and that they encountered difficulty with the final activity.
"...What immediately stands out is the meticulous attention to detail in the instruction manual...." Read more
"...is radically different than just sticking prices together and success is not easy considering that the projects are minimalist in the total number..." Read more
"...The instructions are mostly easy to follow, and the paper products are better than I expected...." Read more
"You need many more pieces to assemble, the ones included in the kit are not enough and can be frustrating." Read more
Customers find the parts in the book lacking. They mention that it doesn't include all the Legos needed to assemble projects in the books. They also say that the activities require additional parts. Customers also say the book is missing 18 pages and the side box containing the Lego is feeble.
"...walked away I think because it looks complicated and the projects contain very few pieces...." Read more
"...'ve already completed to make others since there are not enough special pieces to go around...." Read more
"...Instead of being frustrated that this kit does not come with every part, embrace the challenge! Help your kids think outside the box...." Read more
"Had to go get more Legos. Not enough to do very much." Read more
Customers find the paper parts in the book flimsy and easily breakable. They also say the cardboard pieces become shopworn in a short time. Some reviewers also mention that the balls are basically plastic marbles.
"...the product if it hadn’t been damaged, he likes but the paper components were disappointing and will not last long...." Read more
"...make it all go together are printed on cardboard, and the cardboard becomes shopworn in fairly short order...." Read more
"The balls were basically plastic marbles . I liked it had Legos. It was still a bit struggling (challenging) to put together." Read more
"...that some of the things are cheaply made because it uses paper in some of the contraptions but my son still enjoys it...." Read more
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I supported my 7 year old grandson's effort to build the first project. My 5 year old grandson looked at what was involved and walked away I think because it looks complicated and the projects contain very few pieces. Both of them are very skilled Lego builders who pride themselves on their ability to throw lots of pieces together quickly. Does that sound familiar to you?
So... I think what motivates most young Lego builders is assembling lots of pieces quickly and having a relatively static object to play with when done. The chain reaction projects aren't that at all. They don't look like much -to an adult - when complete. They are challenging in my view mostly because of the need for precision alignment between the paper parts and the Lego motion actuators the kids assemble to create the Chain the Reaction. Once assembled and aligned, making it function can require trial and error, motivation to succeed, precision hand and eye coordination and patience. I think that doing the first project successfully might be a make or break point for this product. Failure would surely be a deterrent towards doing subsequent projects in the book so initial success seems very important at least for younger children. The greatest joy my grandson experienced (and it was great joy) was the moment the first project functioned properly for the first time after several complete and partial failures (just as his patience was wearing thin) and then joy again once the chain reaction was rehearsed and easily repeatable so as to show his parents without failure. Having achieved this first success he was excited about doing more projects. It remains to be seen what his long term interest level will be.
Yes.. This is radically different than just sticking prices together and success is not easy considering that the projects are minimalist in the total number of pieces. However I think the lessons and skills this product teaches are very important, worthwhile and noteworthy. Aside from the skills mentioned above this is also elementary physics of motion, weight, angle, momentum, etc. In summary, it appears that, assuming success along the way, the complicated chain reactions are fun for children to assemble, challenging to make fully, reliably functional and thrilling once they work for that first time. It's all good stuff!
What immediately stands out is the meticulous attention to detail in the instruction manual. It not only guides users through the assembly of various moving machines but also introduces fundamental engineering concepts in an accessible manner. Each step is a miniature lesson in the mechanics behind the chain reactions, making it an ideal educational tool for understanding cause and effect in a tangible way.
The modular design of the Lego Chain Reactions components allows for a diverse range of contraptions, sparking the imagination of aspiring engineers to create their own intricate setups. The inclusion of Lego elements seamlessly blends the joy of play with the precision of engineering, promoting hands-on learning through experimentation and iteration.
From a technical standpoint, the reliability and durability of the Lego pieces ensure smooth operation and easy troubleshooting. This kit not only fosters creativity but also hones problem-solving skills as users analyze and refine their designs to achieve optimal functionality.
As someone who values the marriage of innovation and play, the Lego Chain Reactions kit is a testament to the power of hands-on engineering education. It instills a sense of accomplishment as intricate systems come to life, making it a must-have for anyone eager to delve into the fascinating intersection of Lego and engineering principles.