Description
This secret agent lie detector kit lets you build your very own spy gadget from printed card, a plastic dial and a small electronics board, with no scissors or glue needed. The finished detector looks every inch the part: a retro control panel in teal and wood-effect brown, a clear dial with a sweeping needle, a little knob, a slide switch marked on and off, two metal pads and red and black wires looping round the sides. A label on the front reads Secret Agent Polygraph, printed chart lines are marked heart, temp, resp and skin, and the back carries a mock caution plate and printed wiring. Built, it stands about 11.2cm high and 7.8cm wide and deep.
We love that the fun starts with the build. The box sets the mission: make the detector, then use it on your friends. It brings a playful spy theme to a rainy afternoon, a sleepover or a quiet hour at a desk, and it offers a basic introduction to electronics along the way, as the card panels fold together around a real circuit board, switch and dial. The booklet that comes with it holds full instructions alongside fun science facts and experiments, so the learning carries on once the last tab is tucked in.
The kit is made from printed card, plastic and wire, with metal pads and a clear plastic cover over the dial, and the pieces fold and slot together by hand. It runs on one 9V battery, which is not included, so it is worth keeping one ready before the build begins. Keep the card dry and dust it with a soft dry cloth to keep the print crisp. As a gift, it is a clever pick that offers an afternoon of making and plenty of spy games afterwards; tuck a battery and a notebook alongside it for recording every suspect's answers.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card, plastic & wire |
| Length |
22cm |
| Width |
16.5cm |
| Height |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.116KG |
| Warnings |
For children 8+ Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. To be used under direct supervision of an adult. Please read instructions carefully before use. Batteries to be inserted with correct polarity. When not using the product for extended periods of time, remove the battery for storage. Retain all packaging for future reference. This is a toy that reads electrical resistance caused by sweat, it cannot guarantee if someone is telling the truth or lying. Store this product away from high temperatures, humidity and direct sunlight. |
Frequently Asked
Does the lie detector kit need a battery?
Yes, it runs on one 9V battery, which is not included, so we suggest having one to hand before you start building.
Do I need scissors or glue to build it?
No scissors or glue are needed. The printed card pieces fold and slot together, and full instructions come in the booklet included in the kit.
How big is the detector once it is built?
Once assembled it stands about 11.2cm high and measures roughly 7.8cm wide and 7.8cm deep, so it sits neatly on a desk or shelf.
What is the kit made from?
The body is printed card, with a clear plastic cover over the dial, metal pads, a small circuit board and red and black wires joining it all together.
What comes in the box besides the parts?
Alongside the card panels and electronics there is a booklet with full instructions, plus fun science facts and experiments to try once the detector is built.
Would it make a good gift?
We think so: it combines an afternoon of hands-on making with a basic introduction to electronics and a playful spy theme for games with friends.