MindWare KEVA Contraptions

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• Product Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 5.5 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002V7YBNC
• Item model number: 44156W
• Our recommended age: 7 - 11 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 4,500 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
  

Price : $47.42
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Young thinkers can build unbelievable ball track structures with this simple stacking plank system.
Mindware Contraptions 200 Piece Plank Set - Mindware 44156W.
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“ Great toy, I highly recommend it if your child likes to build! ” KD|11reviewers made a similar statement
“ It is great for building problem solving skills and learning basic principles of physics... without realizing you're doing either. ” abrady|12reviewers made a similar statement
“ He plays with these almost every day since X-mas. ” T. Hudon|6reviewers made a similar statement
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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Creative Fun December 5, 2010
By PurpleVermont
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Durability: Educational: Fun:
I bought this for my 9yo son. We have only had it for 2 days, but he and his 14yo brother have been immensely enjoying it. Unlike the previous reviewer, I understood what we were getting -- a set of 200 identical wooden planks with instructions for building ramps, chutes, funnels and "crazy contraptions". Because no glue or connectors are used, it is challenging to build the contraptions but that is also what makes it an extremely open-ended toy. The first night my 9yo was a bit frustrated. We talked about how it wouldn't be much fun if I got him a toy where he "beat the boss" on the first night, and that with this toy he'd have a chance to improve and get better at using it over time, and that as evidenced by his older brother, he'd probably still be enjoying 5 years from now. He took that to heart and by the next morning was already starting to master some of the building forms and had created his own working contraption.This toy requires patience. It would be well-suited for the type of child who enjoys building domino runs -- it requires a similar level of patience, precision and resilience in the face of the inevitable mishaps.The planks are identical in size and shape to Kapla or other Keva planks, though these are pine and not hardwood as the other more expensive sets are. They can used interchangeably with those systems, and thus can be used to construct all the other types of structures one might build with Keva planks. The worksmanship seems excellent and precise.The balls appear to be colored ping pong balls and the only downside to this is that one of our balls already got crushed somehow. However the upside to this is that they are easily replaced/supplemented by readily available ping pong balls.We bought this set along with the 50-plank set, thinking it would give us some additional planks and a few extra contraption idea. I'm not sure that was worth it, and we might have been better off getting another 200 plank set, as with 2 boys using them, we clearly need more planks :)For those who already own a set of planks, there doesn't seem to be any way of getting the contraption instructions without buying the sets at this time. This is unfortunate. It would be nice to be able to buy the instructions only for my nephews who already own planks, and to buy instructions for more "generic" uses of the planks for my own sons.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
the next step January 9, 2011
By legomom
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Durability: Educational: Fun:
My 8 and 9 year old boys are Lego fanatics and have built the most complicated kits we can get, they also are fascinated by the Rube-Goldberg type contraptions they have been able to build during science camps and classes. Contraptions seemed like a great addition to their building collection. I was a little put off by some of the reviews that said they were frustrating but ordered them anyway. These do demand a degree of patience but my kids have amazed me with their creations, building 3 foot tall and 8 foot long contraptions that are truly complicated and wonderful. with young boys, the fun doesn't end with the build and roll, the destruction part is equally fun for them A great and durable product!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Challenging toy for older children January 16, 2011
By twinsmom
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I bought this for my 10 year old son for Christmas and could tell that he was a little overwhelmed when he looked at the instructional booklet. I sat on the floor and helped him build the hopper and funnel, easing his anxiety. He has since built quite a few contraptions on his own, and so has his twin sister. A steady hand is a must and so is patience because towers can be knocked over fairly easily if not constructed well.This toy has so many possibilities and will still be played with years to come because of its potential complexity. It's hard to outgrow this toy.The Keva balls may need to be replaced with ping pong balls since one of the them was accidentally dented by my son, but as we found out through trial and error, heavier substitutes don't work, so I see why the balls are so light. I have not been able to find Keva ball replacements, so I will shop for ping pong balls.
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Great fun product for kids
I highly recommend this product for kids. Wonderful way for kids to use hands and imaginations. My grandkids love it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Always Already
Great Fun, but requires great patience
As others have said, this is just a box of small wood planks and 2 balls - that's it. However, you can build amazing things with the planks of wood. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Grace Scott
Patience Grasshopper!
We bought this for my 6yr. son for Xmas. He wanted a plastic marble run. My hubby and I studied the one he wanted and the other different ones that are available. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Hudon
Amazing amount of fun for something so simple
My 7 and 9 year old boys received this for Christmas, and this is perhaps the most used toy that they received. It is very simple. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JLG
A hit right out of the box!
After all the Xmas electronic toys became boring, my two grandsons spent the rest of the afternoon building things all over the dining room table.
Published 3 months ago by skipphoto
GRANDSON LOVES THIS.
My 6 year old grandson loves toys that enable him to figure things out for himself. He asked for this and it was an excellent choice. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ruth E. Suhm
Great building toy
I was hesitant to buy this for my 7 year old son for Christmas because he's used to K'Nex ; Legos, stuff that "clicks" together and stays. Read more
Published 3 months ago by KD
hours of enjoyment
my 3rd oldest son asked for this for Christmas, i had my doubts; it was just a bunch of boards. Well he has built and built and built. He has really learned as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rimshot31
Excellent
My son has played with this toy every day since he received it. He is 9 years old. There is endless possibilities with this toy.
Published 3 months ago by Hopeful
Challenging, Fun, Limitless ; Constructive in more ways than one :)
Got this for the family (3 kids, 10 yr old boy, 8 yr old boy, 6 yr old girl) for Christmas 2011. To be honest the initial reaction was underwhelming, and with all the excitement of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by mag98dlg

Product Features

• Learning that's right on track
• Create ramps, funnels, chutes and crazy contraptions like the "Black Hole" or the "Bounce Plate"
• No Glue, no connectors - just loads of constructive fun
• Includes 200 identical wooden planks, 2 specially designed light weight balls for maximum action
• And an 18 page idea book with project photos and quick start instructions
• Ages 7 and up

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MindWare KEVA Contraptions