There is a tiny instruction booklet, but it's not sufficient to be able to follow and make anything work. I have a PhD in biology. Normally I can figure out how to make things work without a manual, but not this time. Sure I can make a structure that looks just like the vague picture (most people would have trouble getting this far with the minimal instructions), but I still couldn't make it work right to do the experiment, because the picture is inaccurate. I found a series of youtube videos that appear to be put out by hape that show how to do it and in every experiment that I couldn't make work, there was some critical thing that was different between the one picture given with the set and how it actually looks when it's working (i.e. the picture shows to use the magnifying glass, when the youtube video shows to use the kaleidoscope or the picture shows to put things at a very specific set distance, when the youtube shows to slide back and forth until it comes into focus).
On the other hand, my 4 year old is really enjoying the plastic screw driver, plastic bolts, plastic nuts, and the pieces of wood to put them in.
Did I mention that this toy is almost entirely made of cheap plastic? And there are apparently 8 different experiments to set up, but you cannot set up more than 1 at a time, even if they don't have any main parts in common, because there are only enough plastic screws and nuts to put together 1 at a time. If even one of these cheap plastic screws breaks, then this toy will be useless. Would it really kill them to add a few extra cheap plastic pieces?
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Includes over 8 optical science experiments, let your imagination run wild!The included instructions give you ideas to conduct 8 magnetic experiments, including a Periscope, a Cone Illusion, a 3D Viewer, a Rotating Kaleidoscope, an Infinity Mirror, an Optical Lab, an Optical Illusion Pendulum and a Camera Obscura. Let your inner inventor out of the box and build anything you can imagine! |
Explore the world of optical science and lightExperience incredible optical effects via the laws of light reflection, refraction and polarisation. Your little scientist will surely put what they’ve learned to good use in the future. |
STEAM value, perfect for young scientistsWith a strong emphasis on STEAM education, this experiment set helps kids build a solid foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics whilst having fun. Kids will also develop logical thinking and problem solving skills by way of trial and error. |
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53 easy-to-use pieces, designed for children aged 4+The 53-piece set contains everything children as young as 4 need to conduct experiments. All components and tools are designed for their hands and skill levels. The smooth finish and round edges are a perfect fit for little fingers. |
APP for instruction and sharingTo help children get started, Hape has released a "Know-how" APP, including a finished sample display and detailed instructions. They can also upload their masterpieces to the APP’s GALLERY or post on social media. |
Sparks curiosity and encourages experimentation and explorationHow do 3D glasses work? What happens to light when it hits a mirror? Creative experiments will stimulate your child's curiosity and reveal the secrets of light. |
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missing parts
It's missing one package and there is no part A/B/C/D, this make it not usable at all.
Top reviews from other countries
Amazon Customer
Skruvar och muttrar saknades annars rolig
Reviewed in Sweden on March 1, 2021
Fred B.
N'éveille no la curiosité, ni l'intérêt. Raté.
Reviewed in France on February 4, 2021