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About this item
At a glance
STEM: Science
Highlights
- ● Spark More Creativity! Let’s try something new! Educational Insights toys and games provide opportunities for self-expression, creativity, and imagination, helping kids identify new interests, appreciate their own strengths, recognize and overcome challenges, and build their self-confidence
- ● Drilling construction play set! Kids use a real, working, kid-safe toy drill to build the rocket, then pop the Bolt Buddy astronaut and his puppy pal into the cockpit and blast off into pretend to play fun. Great way to introduce early STEM play by introducing tools to design and build. Little ones learn the basics of simple construction and engineering while building fine motor skills with tools designed just right for little hands
- ● Eco-friendly packaging! Don't throw the box away, it's part of the play! Bolt Buddies packages unfold to become fun play sets, a step towards being sustainable and eco-friendly
- ● Includes kid-friendly power drill toy, rocket with 6 parts, 7 bolts, and two Bolt Buddy figures. Drill requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). Drill Patent No. US D929,837
- ● Spark More Play! Keep the fun (and learning!) going with FREE Design & Drill activities developed by teachers at Educational Insights
Specifications
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major Allergens
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Science
Includes: Experiment Guide
Battery: 3 AAA Alkaline, Required, Not Included
TCIN: 81506389
UPC: 086002041876
Item Number (DPCI): 204-04-0212
Origin: Imported
Description
With so many ways to build and play, the Design & Drill Bolt Buddies will keep your little builder busy, busy, busy! Kids use a real, working, kid-safe drill to build the Rocket, then drop the Bolt Buddy astronaut and his and Puppy pal into the cockpit and blast off into pretend play fun! Imagination meets construction play with this snap-together Rocket with 6 parts, kid-friendly power drill, 7 bolts, and two Bolt Buddy figures. Drill requires 3 AAA batteries. Drill patent pending.
By playing with Educational Insights Design & Drill building toys and vehicles for kids: preschool and toddler boys and girls aged 3 4 5+ years old who can use their creative minds to play with a classic twist on a take apart toy with many assorted colorful pieces. This educational construction building set is a great way for kids to learn early math and science concepts, an important part of STEM educational learning. It makes a great birthday and holiday gift for kids, providing hours of building kit action-packed fun!
At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. We see the limitless possibilities that you see in your child. Our award-winning toys and games help moms, and all those who mom, ignite the spark within and build their confidence so they can build their world. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions including Coding Critters, Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, and BrainBolt.
By playing with Educational Insights Design & Drill building toys and vehicles for kids: preschool and toddler boys and girls aged 3 4 5+ years old who can use their creative minds to play with a classic twist on a take apart toy with many assorted colorful pieces. This educational construction building set is a great way for kids to learn early math and science concepts, an important part of STEM educational learning. It makes a great birthday and holiday gift for kids, providing hours of building kit action-packed fun!
At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. We see the limitless possibilities that you see in your child. Our award-winning toys and games help moms, and all those who mom, ignite the spark within and build their confidence so they can build their world. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions including Coding Critters, Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, and BrainBolt.
STEM: Science
STEM toys are Science, Technology, Engineering and Math based products that are geared towards developing useful skills in all areas of learning. This product focuses on the core subject: science. If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.6 inches length x 10.2 inches width x 6.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.6 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 41 reviews
50% would recommend
2 recommendations
broad age appeal: 5 out of 5
length of play: 3.67 out of 5
educational value: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
quality: 3.67 out of 5
4 year old loved it
5 out of 5 stars
Nikki - 1 month ago
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
My niece who is 4 loved the little drill with this. Bought it for her birthday. Could follow the pictures too in building the rocket I was quite amazed!
Brilliant
5 out of 5 stars
Simon - 2 months ago
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
Brilliant STEM learning item for the under-fives
Proceed with low expectations
2 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Molly Mae - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great toy but the drill doesn’t work at all. Just opened a pack of new batteries & still nothing. Also, then product details on this app say it requires 3 AAA batteries, but the physical manual says 2 AA. Obviously the main issue is the fact that it doesn’t work at all
1 reply from Educational Insights team - 10 months ago
I'm sorry that our Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket didn't meet your expectations. I did just double check our guide, and do see everywhere says that 3 AAA batteries are required. If you'd like to reach out to our customer service team they'd be happy to replace your drill. Please email us at GetHelp@EducationalInsights.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Great gift!
5 out of 5 stars
Ann Marie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My 3 year old nephew went NUTS for this gift. It was an absolute hit. Definitely going to be buying him more of these toys.
Xmas present
4 out of 5 stars
Ronald - 1 year ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
Just purchased as a Xmas present for my 4 year old granddaughter. We have the drill and bolt workshop at our house and can't wait to give it to her.
Very cute gift
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Bread - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Love it! My 2yo son really love it
Christmas present
4 out of 5 stars
Rhian - 1 year ago
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
Colourful and sturdy, smaller than expected. Unfortunately can't fully review as it is yet to be used.
Great for STEM intro
5 out of 5 stars
Magdalena - 2 years ago
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
My 3yo girl loves it although I may be loving it even more. Perfect to seed that STEM mindset from young age
A robust little rocket!
4 out of 5 stars
EmsyJohns - 2 years ago
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
My son was eager to dive in and quickly start taking this robust little rocket apart and using the drill to put it back together again. He found it a bit tough to get the nose cone and base on, so I had to help him with that. It was also a little tricky for him to get the dog to slot into the rocket otherwise he really enjoys playing with it. I can see how the way he plays with it will develop and change as he gets older. He's already started to become more creative with it using the launch pad and moon as a backdrop to his space fuelled stories! The box opening out into the backdrop it such a fantastic idea, we loved it.
Almost perfect
3 out of 5 stars
Sarah - 2 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
This was purchased as a gift for my son's third birthday. He absolutely loves it, that is, until he tries to play with it. The drill concept is a little advanced for a three year old but that didn't stop him. What DID stop him was the door to the rocket constantly falling off. Seems to be just a poor design on that one part but because that's really the only movable part aside from the screws, it can be very frustrating for both of us.
Not played with enough
3 out of 5 stars
Jess - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
the kids had some fun playing with the rocket in the beginning. But after they put it together and took it apart they kind of lost interest. Now it has been sitting in the toy room untouched. Will probably be donating it later. I received this through bzzagent to review. I am not paid for my review.
So engaging
5 out of 5 stars
Nia10 - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
I love this product. It was easy to build and my daughter loves to play with this a lot. She tries and fixes everything with the drill. I like that it's not noisy and doesn't have small parts. Highly recommend it
Definitely entertaining and easy to assemble
4 out of 5 stars
Michelle - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
I enjoyed working on this project with my 6 year old. Some pieces were preassembled so we had a hard time accounting for materials to start, but once we found them, everything was according to the included instructions sheet. It was a quick and easy build. My daughter screwed and unscrewed the bolts throughout the day so it was very entertaining for her and kept her interested and occupied in a project.
Design and Drill Bolt Buddies
4 out of 5 stars
Megan - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
The design of this toy was great! I feel that the ages ranges are wrong. my 5 year old had fun with it for about 10 minutes and then he was over it/ I think this would be great for 3 - 5 year olds. My son loved the drill part of it just remember the batteries!
We have a new favorite toy in our household!
4 out of 5 stars
Lauren - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
This has to be the most played-with toy in our house, to-date! It's already made 2 'show and tell' appearances at my 3-year-old's preschool. My initial impressions of Learning Resources Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket: *This is cute and looks incredibly durable! *Uh-oh, I don't know if my three-year-old has the motor skill to put this together and this drill is kind of big for his hands *Dang it, now I have to go find batteries for this drill *Oh look, he's getting it - there are a lot more steps to assembling a toy than I realized I really appreciate how few parts are involved in the assembly; it's enough work to teach the motor skill, but not so much that my son got bored of the activity. As he's taken it apart and put it back together on many occasions he's become more confident in his use of the drill and the spatial relationships between the parts of the rocket ship. The little people included with the rocket ship make frequent appearances in other areas of play and provide an opportunity to exercise a different motor skill. In the craziness of my household, the toy has been dropped, chewed on, and taken to preschool for show and tell and it's held up remarkably. The Learning Resources Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket has been a valuable learning tool and has encouraged spatial activity that I would not have thought to undertake without this toy. And, as a bonus, it's fostered a new interest in space and rocket ships. Its $24.99 price point is a fair one for a toy of this caliber and I'm interested in looking at other toys and tools offered by Educational Insights. I highly recommend this toy!
Awesome toy
5 out of 5 stars
Christi - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
My 5 year old loves the Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket. He always wants to help dad with projects using tools so to have his own drill was exciting. The rocket was very easy for him to put together and as soon as he was done he took it apart and did it all over again. He loves playing with it but has more fun putting it together and taking it apart.
Great Learning Toy
5 out of 5 stars
TrishTheDish - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
My son is 3 and had such a fun time interacting with me over the rocket. With some help he was able to use the drill and made the best of time before his nap. Now he loves saying blast off!! I definitely recommend this for parents of inquiring minded kids
So fun!
5 out of 5 stars
CherylT10 - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
This is a super cute toy that also teaches your kids how to build. It is well made and sturdy. I like that it comes with just the right amount of pieces so my son isn't overwhelmed trying to put it together. He loves putting it together to just take it right back apart. The two characters are cute, and I love that the box opens up as a backdrop of space to add to the fun. I would definitely recommend this for your little builder.
Super cool product
5 out of 5 stars
Tammy - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
My son loves all things space, and making things; this product is super cool that he can indeed do both, and the box inside is like a little space station which he was pointing out the moon and other items, this I see getting a ton of use and helps with his imagination!!
Engaging and Interactive
5 out of 5 stars
CKim - 3 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
My 5 year old daughter enjoyed this interactive toy very much. She learned what lefty loosey and righty tighty means, and was able to use the tool with ease to build the rocket and interchange the bolts. She liked how it came with the two little figurines also, and we also played the rocket ship song to play along with it. 3 triple A batteries are needed for the tool. Even my 2 year old wanted to play with it and could use it with ease.