Dig and Collect the Same Type of Rock Found on Mars
Assemble a Scale Model of the Mars Perseverance Rover
Collectable STEM Content Card
STEM Astronomy
AGE GRADE: 8+
Includes: 1 Sand Block Containing 3 Pieces of Basalt, 1 Model Mars Perseverance Rover Kit, 1 Mallet, 1 Dowel and 1 Collectable STEM Content Card with Instructions.
Description
Put on your geologist goggles and chisel away at a sand block to unearth the same type of rocks found on Mars! Assemble a scale model of the Mars Perseverance Rover, complete with wheels, antenna, and a robotic arm. Perseverance is the fifth rover to be sent to Mars and the first to bring a sample gathering system to collect rocks and sediments – all to be returned to Earth by a future mission! Ages 8+
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Astronomy
Includes: Instruction Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 94756308
UPC: 042409527481
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-4026
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9 inches length x 6.1 inches width x 2.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: Hi Sizeworries — the Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit box is approximately 9 x 7 x 2 inches. It’s compact but includes the dig brick, tools, and learning guide inside. If you have any other questions about the kit, feel free to ask!
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18 August, 2026Verified purchase
Missing pieces
Missing pieces. Could not build the rover
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 9 days ago
We’re sorry to hear your Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit was missing pieces, Meg A. That’s definitely disappointing, especially when it meant you could not build the rover. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they’ll be happy to help make this right. Please put “Target Review Follow Up” in the subject line and let them know you published this review under the name Meg A.
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2 out of 5 stars
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
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My kid had fun digging, but the river fell apart immediately.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback, JJ. We’re glad to hear your child had fun with the digging part of the Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit, but we’re sorry the rover fell apart so quickly. That’s definitely disappointing. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help. Please put “Target Review Follow Up” in the subject line and let them know you published this review under the name JJ.
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1 out of 5 stars
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11 July, 2026Verified purchase
Way too hard and low quality
The rover toy is absolute garbage (a wheel broke when putting it on) and it takes over 30 minutes and a TON of work to get the rocks out. They’re essentially inside a chalk brick you have to chip at with a dull wooden pole.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 2 months ago
We’re so sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience with the Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit. We’re especially sorry the rover wheel broke during assembly and that the dig portion felt much harder than expected. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our customers. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help. Please put “Target Review Follow Up” in the subject line and let them know you published this review under the name Dont Buy This Mat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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23 April, 2026Verified purchase
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It’s great . My sons love it .
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Bob67. We’re so glad to hear your sons love the Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit. It’s wonderful to know it has been a great activity for them, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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4 out of 5 stars
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14 March, 2026Verified purchase
Cute and tiny
It’s cute but very small. If you need it for a toy or model it’s cute.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback, EM. We’re glad to hear you found the Smithsonian Mars Dig Value Kit cute and that it works well as a small toy or model. We appreciate you pointing out the size as well, since that is helpful for other shoppers to know. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
