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4M Toysmith, KidzRobotix Tin Can Robot, DIY Science Kits STEM Powered Kids, For Boys & Girls Ages 8+

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Tin Can Robot

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Size 1 EA
Brand 4M
Theme Robotics
Age Range (Description) Kid
Item Dimensions LxWxH 6.75 x 3.25 x 5.25 inches

About this item

  • The 4M Tin Can Robot teaches the value of recycling by repurposing a used can into a fun and functional robot.
  • No special tools or knowledge required; the kit contains detailed instructions and all the necessary parts.
  • Just add a used soda pop can and let the fun begin. (Tin Can not included)
  • Use the kit to create a silly robot or a motorized monster, or a combination of the two.
  • Requires one AA batteries (not included). Recommended for ages 8 years and up. Works well and long with Polaroid Batteries.

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Transform a used soda pop can into a bug-eyed robot with the 4M Tin Can Robot kit. The 4M Tin Can Robot teaches the value of recycling by repurposing a used can into a fun and functional robot. No special tools or knowledge required; the kit contains detailed instructions and all the necessary parts. Just add a used soda pop can and let the fun begin. Use the kit to create a silly robot or a motorized monster, or a combination of the two. Requires one AA batteries (not included). Recommended for ages 8 years and up.

From the Manufacturer

Turn a metal can into a walking, wobbling, bog-eyed robot that can move. It can be transformed to become a robotic monster too. Cans can be cool! Kit includes parts and instructions, just add a "can" do attitude. Watch your child's delight and sense of accomplishment with the robot they create. Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family. Requires one AA batteries (not included). Recommended for 8 years and up.

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Choking - Small Parts


From the manufacturer

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About 4M

4M educational toys cover a wide range of subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more. Each toy is creative, imaginative, inspiring--and most of all, fun. They encourage your child's inquisitive nature while teaching them to explore the world around them.

4M KidzRobotix Tin Can Robot

This fun kit teaches kids about toys, robotics, and more

Challenge your child's imagination with the 4M Tin Can Robot. Perfect for any young scientist, this fun robotics kit teaches the value of recycling by re-purposing a used soda can into a moving, functional robot. The included supplies allow adults and kids to build a motorized monster, silly robot, or any combination of the two. Not only does it foster creativity, it's an excellent opportunity to show kids how toys are assembled and function.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

  • Kids can assemble a fun robot or mechanical monster that they'll be proud of
  • Provides opportunity to teach children creativity and mechanical principles
  • Requires some common household items, 1 AA battery, and adult supervision
  • This kit includes necessary components, accessories, and easy-to-follow instructions.
  • Accredited by STEM.ORG the leader in credentialing of STEM toys, games and educational resources.

Makes Science Fun and Engaging

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Give the Gift of Science

Affordable and easy to assemble, each 4M Robotics Kit introduces scientific and mechanical principles in a way that kids will enjoy and get excited about.

Easy-to-Follow Instructions

Each kit comes with detailed instructions that make it easy to teach and learn about toys and robotics.

A Robot They'll Be Proud Of

Children develop personal ownership and pride in their work as they assemble a unique creation to call their own.

Better Together

What's better than one project? How about an afternoon of them? Mix 4M Robotics Kits to give kids more to learn, enjoy, and show off in front of others.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Teaches Scientific Principles
Topics Covered Robotics & Engineering Robotics & Engineering Robotics, Engineering, Physics Robotics & Engineering Robotics, Engineering, Physics
Requires Household Item(s)
Batteries Required 1 AA Battery 1 AA Battery 1 AA Battery 2 AAA Batteries 4 AAA Batteries
Adult Supervision Required
Recommended Ages Ages 9 and Up Ages 9 and Up Ages 9 and Up Ages 9 and Up Ages 9 and Up

What's in the box

  • all parts needed to assemble robot, instructions
  • Product guides and documents

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    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    4,628 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fun and appearance of the toy. They mention it's an easy way to spend a fun hour with their child, and it'll be a great project for kids. They also appreciate the educational value. However, some customers dislike the screws. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, quality, performance, and value.

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    250 customers mention246 positive4 negative

    Customers find the kit enjoyable and easy to build. They also say it's a fun mechanical toy and a decent hobby project. Customers also mention that the robot is interesting to swing around.

    "Pop can robots are so cute and fun to play with." Read more

    "...It’s a good opportunity to sit down and do something with your child...." Read more

    "...I've bought two of these kits, and I'd say they're pretty enjoyable and easy to build...." Read more

    "While this is a cool toy, assembly is a bit of a problem. It was definitely not something my 8 year old grandson could put together on his own...." Read more

    177 customers mention167 positive10 negative

    Customers find the appearance of the toy neat, cute, and adorable. They also love the arms and eyes, and every robot has its own personality. Customers also say it's a pretty cool little kit, and the robot still looks mint after hours of play.

    "Pop can robots are so cute and fun to play with." Read more

    "This is one of the cutest robots ever!!! That being said it's very difficult to assemble (at least it was for me)...." Read more

    "...(I'm writing this review 3 weeks after assembly, and the robot still looks mint, despite hours of play)..." Read more

    "...I would say tough for a kid to assemble. But over all, it worked! Pretty cute. Arms (straws) kept falling off. Probably not a daily toy...." Read more

    125 customers mention125 positive0 negative

    Customers find the educational value of the toy to be enjoyable, and say it provides an enjoyable lesson in building and engineering. They also say it's a good project for kids to work on, and a great start to spark their inventive minds. Customers also say the tote is a nice way for kids build something creative and something they can play with. They mention it'll be a wonderful memory for them.

    "...I would say this is a great project - I'm sure the kids will loose interest with it quickly but its about the build and 1 on 1 time w the kids...." Read more

    "...been able to complete it on his own, but it was an interesting project for us to do together...." Read more

    "...This was exactly what I was looking for - a learning experience - at a great price!Very happy." Read more

    "This product did what I wanted - it provided an enjoyable lesson in building/engineering/robotics & created a toy my daughter enjoyed when she was..." Read more

    402 customers mention198 positive204 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention that the materials are good quality, the instructions are mostly easy to understand, and the directions are clear. However, others say that the instructions were not so clear, the diagrams are hard to decipher, and it's very difficult to assemble.

    "...The project was very easy to assemble, and contrary to many reviews I see here, I experienced no issues with "fragile, easily broken parts."..." Read more

    "...That being said it's very difficult to assemble (at least it was for me). Maybe difficult isn't the correct word - more time consuming...." Read more

    "...Materials are good quality, assembly instructions are mostly easy to understand, and the whole project comes together pretty easily...." Read more

    "...It definitely needed adult supervision for the assembly, but once assembled, he loved it and the cable car ran continuously for hours. Great gift!" Read more

    292 customers mention125 positive167 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the robot. Some are impressed with the mechanical components and the materials are good quality. They say it's a great kit that needs some tine tuning. However, others say that most parts are flimsy and cheaply made. They also say the electric wires are very fragile.

    "...One of the eyeballs broke off within minutes, with gentle handling (by my husband)- a lot of the pieces are not fixable, meaning we weren't able to..." Read more

    "...and contrary to many reviews I see here, I experienced no issues with "fragile, easily broken parts."..." Read more

    "...And what happened? You guessed it, it broke in the SAME exact spot. I Decided to be creative and flip the ring around...." Read more

    "...the assembly, but once assembled, he loved it and the cable car ran continuously for hours. Great gift!" Read more

    131 customers mention63 positive68 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy. Some mention that it works well when assembled correctly, while others say that the motor does not work at all. It discouraging and they never got it fully functioning.

    "...Directions were clear and each build turned out great. However they didn't run well, even on the gym floor...." Read more

    "...The robot worked great once my husband got him put together but this isn't really meant for children/teens as advertised...." Read more

    "...The robot worked for a few seconds, but now, it won't walk, and instead, it'll just buzz...." Read more

    "...One worked great, the other one had obviously been partially assembled, and then returned that way, then they sold that one to us, and it didn’t work..." Read more

    114 customers mention72 positive42 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the kit. Some mention it's a great value for the money, and not a bad gift for the price. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different kit.

    "It was fund to build but the motor didn’t work. I used a stronger battery to make the first kick and after that worked." Read more

    "This is not worth 10 dollars. A great item from the dollar store would sum it up...." Read more

    "...on my FB account.I give this a 10/10 for the price, the reward is priceless - a few pics and a small video and when they get older you have a..." Read more

    "...was exactly what I was looking for - a learning experience - at a great price!Very happy." Read more

    96 customers mention0 positive96 negative

    Customers find the screws in the toy difficult to handle and follow the directions. They also say the screws are a bit too short for the parts they're meant to fit, and the directions don't distinguish between screw sizes. Customers also mention that the screws were not provided with self-tapping screws and the instructions are incorrectly labeled.

    "...the screws and nuts are so tiny that they are hard to work with. Once you get it together it's worth the time it took...." Read more

    "...In the parts list section of the instructions, the 2 screw types are labeled incorrectly...." Read more

    "...I wasn't even working on that part, there is simply not enough reinforcement around the screw to withstand the movement the rings generate from the..." Read more

    "...It has many small screws and it's hard for little kids to get them in the right places and lined up properly...." Read more

    a really fun model--even children might enjoy it!
    5 Stars
    a really fun model--even children might enjoy it!
    I confess: I saw this kit on Amazon several months ago, and kept coming back to it, thinking it might be a cool gift for one or both nephews. I've liked construction toys and figuring out how things work for as long as I remember, so I eventually realized I was probably interested in this for myself first. I bought it, and I'm really happy with the purchase. Materials are good quality, assembly instructions are mostly easy to understand, and the whole project comes together pretty easily. (I can see how this would be a fun kit to work on with a child, mainly because the grown-up really wouldn't need to do much but coach.)Like other reviewers, I did away with the soda can. That's a cool nod to learning something with materials on-hand, but it still looks like a soda can. I tried my hand at a couple of paper-craft models of aerial trams, which was a lot more fun. The result is cooler, too, and it would be fun to think outside the box with a child, too. I attached a couple of photos of my amateur efforts at a paper model--it's supposed to resemble the Roosevelt Island tram here in NYC, at least a little.Like other reviewers, I'd like to have had more of the string used as the cable included, just to see how a longer span would work. Failing that, I'd like to know the specs of the string provided so I could order a workable substitute on my own.
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    I confess: I saw this kit on Amazon several months ago, and kept coming back to it, thinking it might be a cool gift for one or both nephews. I've liked construction toys and figuring out how things work for as long as I remember, so I eventually realized I was probably interested in this for myself first. I bought it, and I'm really happy with the purchase. Materials are good quality, assembly instructions are mostly easy to understand, and the whole project comes together pretty easily. (I can see how this would be a fun kit to work on with a child, mainly because the grown-up really wouldn't need to do much but coach.)

    Like other reviewers, I did away with the soda can. That's a cool nod to learning something with materials on-hand, but it still looks like a soda can. I tried my hand at a couple of paper-craft models of aerial trams, which was a lot more fun. The result is cooler, too, and it would be fun to think outside the box with a child, too. I attached a couple of photos of my amateur efforts at a paper model--it's supposed to resemble the Roosevelt Island tram here in NYC, at least a little.

    Like other reviewers, I'd like to have had more of the string used as the cable included, just to see how a longer span would work. Failing that, I'd like to know the specs of the string provided so I could order a workable substitute on my own.
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