Description
This metal construction set lets you bolt together either a sci-fi style robot or a dune buggy from the same set of parts. The strips, plates and brackets are metal, mostly in a bright sky blue with plain silver pieces, and they are joined by plastic spacers and washers in orange, yellow and green, plus four chunky black wheels. Built as the robot, it stands tall with a wheel on each arm and each leg and a cheerful orange face; built as the dune buggy, it becomes a roofed off-road car with a roll bar across the top. The whole kit weighs about 425g, so it feels solid in the hand without being heavy.
Building is the play: following the instruction booklet step by step, lining up the holes and tightening each nut and bolt until the model takes shape. It suits anyone who enjoys making things with their hands, and it makes a thoughtful present for anyone who likes to see how things fit together. Set it up at a desk or the kitchen table on a rainy weekend, then give the finished robot or buggy pride of place on a bedroom shelf or windowsill. When the fun of one model runs its course, take it apart and build the other, so the one box keeps giving.
The kit includes an instruction booklet, a spanner and a screwdriver for putting each model together. Its pre-drilled metal strips and plates join with real nuts and bolts, which gives both builds a sturdy, mechanical look and a satisfying weight. For care, wipe the metal and plastic with a soft dry cloth, and keep every nut, bolt and wheel together in the box between builds so nothing goes astray. We like to tip the nuts and bolts into a shallow dish while building, and to stand the finished robot beside its box for a proper sense of achievement.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal & plastic |
| Weight |
0.425KG |
| Warnings |
Suitable for children aged 8+ Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What can I build with this construction set?
The same parts bolt together into either a sci-fi style robot or a dune buggy, following the instruction booklet for each model.
Are the tools included?
Yes, the kit includes a spanner and a screwdriver along with the instruction booklet, so the tools for tightening every nut and bolt come in the box.
What is the construction set made from?
The strips, plates and brackets are metal, joined by plastic spacers and washers, so the finished robot or buggy feels sturdy and properly mechanical.
Can I take it apart and build the other model?
Yes, the robot and the dune buggy share the same set of parts, so once one model is finished you can unbolt it and build the other.
How heavy is the kit?
The whole kit weighs about 425g, which gives the finished robot or buggy a reassuring, solid feel without being awkward to handle.
What colours are the parts?
Most of the metal parts are a bright sky blue with plain silver pieces, finished with orange, yellow and green plastic spacers and four black wheels.