Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Engineering STEM Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced

Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Engineering STEM Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced

Q: What size tubing is it ? My son cut the lines too short

You can contact us at Support@thamesandkosmos.com for replacement options. The tube measures outside .1725" (4.98mm) x inside .1085" (2.76mm).

Q: Do you have to choose one model to build or does one kit make all six models?

You have to choose one model to build. The kit comes with enough parts for just one model time.

Q: Webise or emila for troubleshooting?

Thank you for your question. This article has our Step-by-Step Assembly Video and Troubleshooting for the Candy Claw Machine as well as a link to contact us for additional assistance. https://thamesandkosmos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409456509075-Candy-Claw-Machine-Step-by-Step-Assembly-Video-and-Troubleshooting

Q: Would this be too advanced for my 6 year old son who loves legos?

Thank you for your question. The recommended age group for our Mechanical Engineering: Robotic Arms kit is 7 to 14 years of age, however, you may find it appropriate for your son, based on his experience level. You can view the manual by clicking on the following link to view what comes in the kit as well as to get a sense of the different experiments: https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/625415_ME_Robotic_Arms_Manual.pdf

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⏳2-3 hours immersive build

⚙️3 claw types for versatile grip

🛠️Hands-on hydraulic engineering

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Description

🎯 Engineer your candy conquest—build, grab, and win the sweet prize!

TRIPLE CLAW CHALLENGE - Switch between pincher, scoop, and three-pronged claws to conquer every candy grab.
SWEET REWARDS INCLUDED - Lollipops and decoy candy boxes come inside, but customize with your own treats for endless fun.
MASTER MECHANICAL MARVELS - Explore hydraulics, levers, gears & linkages in a real arcade-style claw machine.
AWARD WINNING STEM EXPERIENCE - 2022 STEAM Toy of the Year finalist—engineer your way to bragging rights.
ZERO BATTERIES ALL BRAINPOWER - Purely mechanical design powered by your hands—no plugs, no screens, just skill.

The Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Engineering STEM Lab is an advanced, hands-on kit that lets users build a fully mechanical arcade-style claw machine. Designed for ages 8+, it teaches core engineering concepts like hydraulics, levers, and gears through a 2-3 hour build. No batteries required, it includes three claw types and candy prizes, making it a fun, educational, and award-nominated STEM toy.

Specifications

Theme	Candy
Item Weight	2.3 Pounds
Item Dimensions	13 x 3.5 x 11.5 inches

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