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May 27, 2022 12:32 AM

Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Base Space Station Building Toy Set

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Amazon has Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Base Space Station Building Toy Set on sale for $15.29 > Now: $15.07. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

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About this Product:
  • Circuit Explorer is a simple building set with built-in connections, but instead of creating flat circuits on a flat board, kids are building realistic-looking 3D toys that light up and move!
  • Just follow the directional arrows to connect the pieces correctly, building the pieces and activating lights and motion. It's simple, but also clearly introduces the basics of building circuits – Power On + Conductor + Power Off = Effect.
  • Requires a total of 15 AAA batteries, not included.

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    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 210 reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $11.49 lower (44% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $27. -SaltyOne
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Amazon has Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Base Space Station Building Toy Set on sale for $15.29 > Now: $15.07. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter savvyshopper7903 for posting this deal.

About this Product:
  • Circuit Explorer is a simple building set with built-in connections, but instead of creating flat circuits on a flat board, kids are building realistic-looking 3D toys that light up and move!
  • Just follow the directional arrows to connect the pieces correctly, building the pieces and activating lights and motion. It's simple, but also clearly introduces the basics of building circuits – Power On + Conductor + Power Off = Effect.
  • Requires a total of 15 AAA batteries, not included.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 210 reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $11.49 lower (44% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $27. -SaltyOne
  • About this Store:

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heathmarie29
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Requires 15 AA batteries made it a no for me. I know it's a circuit toy, but really?
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ShaDYNYC
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It's 15 AAA actually, but still ridiculous.
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carriechelle
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We have this a d the other sets that go with it. I got them on deals at least as good as this in the past. It is a cute set, but it doesn't actually teach a whole lot about circuits. The diagrams are shown on the sides of the few pieces that have connections, but it is just as easy to tell how to out them together without worrying about the circuit diagrams. My 9yo likes it but he doesn't pull it out to play very often., so I wouldn't rate it too highly on the hours of distraction it would provide. He likes the hexbug space station set much more.
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May 27, 2022 6:41 PM
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Manufacturer recommended age 6 - 10 years
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May 28, 2022 2:47 AM
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outbreak187May 28, 2022 2:47 AM
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This is not getting too much traction.
Is it no good?
May 28, 2022 12:01 PM
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playa7xMay 28, 2022 12:01 PM
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This seems to be a interesting product. Any pros and cons?
May 28, 2022 12:54 PM
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Trent26May 28, 2022 12:54 PM
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Looks like it's usually $21.99 at Target: https://www.target.com/p/educatio...lsrc=aw.ds
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May 28, 2022 12:56 PM
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heathmarie29May 28, 2022 12:56 PM
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Quote from playa7x View quoted comment :
This seems to be a interesting product. Any pros and cons?
Requires 15 AA batteries made it a no for me. I know it's a circuit toy, but really?
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May 28, 2022 12:58 PM
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playa7xMay 28, 2022 12:58 PM
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Quote from Trent26 View quoted comment :
Looks like it's usually $21.99 at Target: https://www.target.com/p/educatio...lsrc=aw.ds
I see $47.49
May 28, 2022 1:56 PM
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Quote from heathmarie29 View quoted comment :
Requires 15 AA batteries made it a no for me. I know it's a circuit toy, but really?
It's 15 AAA actually, but still ridiculous.
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May 28, 2022 5:21 PM
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ummnouraMay 28, 2022 5:21 PM
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I thought this was for the cricut explorer for a second. Still looks like fun for the kids.
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May 29, 2022 4:25 AM
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Not looking very promising but will get one for kids birthday party.
May 29, 2022 4:43 AM
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invaderzogMay 29, 2022 4:43 AM
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Last time I bought something from them it was DOA. My bad because I didn't realize in time, but ended up eating the $s of the purchase. Womp womp.
May 29, 2022 4:44 AM
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Trent26May 29, 2022 4:44 AM
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Quote from playa7x View quoted comment :
I see $47.49
Apologies, you're right.
May 29, 2022 6:48 AM
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carriechelleMay 29, 2022 6:48 AM
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We have this a d the other sets that go with it. I got them on deals at least as good as this in the past. It is a cute set, but it doesn't actually teach a whole lot about circuits. The diagrams are shown on the sides of the few pieces that have connections, but it is just as easy to tell how to out them together without worrying about the circuit diagrams. My 9yo likes it but he doesn't pull it out to play very often., so I wouldn't rate it too highly on the hours of distraction it would provide. He likes the hexbug space station set much more.
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May 29, 2022 1:30 PM
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snakepuddingMay 29, 2022 1:30 PM
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Quote from Trent26 View quoted comment :
Looks like it's usually $21.99 at Target: https://www.target.com/p/educatio...lsrc=aw.ds
No it's not $21.99 on your link
May 29, 2022 3:56 PM
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lazzlazzMay 29, 2022 3:56 PM
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I also said "15 AAA batteries?".
It looks like each separate component requires 3 AAA batteries, so you could get by with fewer (but then you'd also be moving batteries around for your kid).

If it really taught the kids something, it would probably be worth all the batteries. I'm a little skeptical that it's really teaching the kids about circuits or electricity, though. Might be teaching kids something about putting pieces of a puzzle together though.

Still, more educational than many things people pay an equal amount for. I'd opt for a cheap tool set for the kid, and find some wood pieces and create a simple project, and spend time building something with a kid. Teaches them planning skills, measuring skills (including basic math), and tool skills. Or come up with a sewing project (same skills), or cooking together.

From the Target link:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED to build a Deluxe Base Station with Towers, Spinning Diner Sign, Planetarium with color-changing dome light, Voice Synthesizer Station with 10 space sounds, Communication Station with rotating Radar Dish, a Powered Space Rover and a freewheeling Space Rover both with light-up headlights. Also includes astronaut and robot figures for pretend play, and stickers for customization. Base, Dome Light, Voice Synthesizer, Communication Station, and Space Rovers require 3 AAA batteries each, not included.
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May 29, 2022 9:46 PM
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anni77777May 29, 2022 9:46 PM
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Joke on me! Seen the 🔋 thing AFTER purchasing..I could probably cancel but seems like it's still really need for a toy under $20 that requires some brain effort. I'm always down for adding one of those to the collection.


https://smile.amazon.com/Batterie...05&sr=8-93
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