Which parent does not dream of acquiring a toy for his adored heir that is safe to operate and so interesting that the child has been working on it for hours, giving long-awaited peace? Manufacturers went to meet the wishes of fathers and mothers, grandparents. Now everyone can buy a solar-powered designer. According to happy parents who have already acquired this know-how, such a toy can captivate a child for a long time. Of interest is the assembly itself, as a result of which very unusual mechanisms are born, and they can be created at your own discretion, interchanging various parts.
A solar-powered designer differs from other similar toys in that the assembled mechanism begins to move around the room, you just have to bring the included lamp to it. But is everything so wonderful, how are manufacturers and sellers of this product presented to us? We offer detailed information about various models of such designers, as well as customer reviews about them.
general information
Not so long ago, mechanisms powered by solar energy were the lot of science fiction writers. But inexorably developing technological progress made them a reality. At first, such devices were made only for adults. Using the sun, batteries are charged, drones fly, refrigerators work, and they are heated at home. But the thought of inventors does not stand still. They decided that it was quite possible for children to create such a technique. As a result, solar-powered designers appeared. They consist of the same parts as ordinary similar toys. A supplement is the solar battery, which makes the assembled mechanisms move. These toys are very popular among children and adults. They are intended for babies from 3 years. However, as practice shows, manufacturers were somewhat mistaken in indicating the age limits. Parents' reviews indicate that these toys captivate kids who are 5 years old or older. But even parents should help them master the assembly technique. The solar-powered designer robot is a product of Hang Wing Plastic Industry, a Chinese enterprise located in Shenhai, Guangdong Province. You can buy it in various online stores.
Assortment and prices
The parcel is delivered packed in a plastic bag. Inside is a branded cardboard box with vivid images of robot models that can be assembled. It also contains information about the manufacturer and recommendations on how to handle the solar-powered designer.
In complexity, these toys are different:
- 3 in 1 (transforming robots). The price is from 539 rubles.
- 6 in 1. Cost from 450 to 600 rubles.
- 7 in 1. Price from 653 rubles.
- 14 in 1. At a discount, the cost is from 1000 rubles. No discount from 2300 rubles.
When buying a toy in an online store, you need to consider the cost of delivery, which is approximately 30% of the order value.
Equipment
Despite the fact that Solar designers on a solar battery are available in different models, the principle of packaging is the same for everyone. In each company box there are:
- Solar battery (it must be assembled from the provided parts).
- Micromotor
- Wires.
- Special plastic molds with attached parts (slots).
- Bags with zip locks.
- Stickers on robots (needed for decoration).
- Stickers for numbering bags.
- Gears (they are needed to assemble the base of robots).
- Erasers on the wheels.
- Instruction All information is in English. Translation into Russian is not provided. But the instructions for each model of the robot give drawings that explain step by step how to assemble. Therefore, you can do without text.
Assembly preparation
In the reviews of the solar-powered designer, all parents report that without their help the child will not be able to start the game. The fact is that you first need to prepare the parts, and only then start assembling the robots. As mentioned above, all parts are located in slots, which are produced at the factory by pouring plastic into molds. Separating them from the stencil (slot) is very difficult. For this purpose, you need to use some kind of cutting tool, for example, “wire cutters” or a knife. It is undesirable to entrust such a thing to a child.
Having released all the small and large parts from the stencil, they must be sorted, sorted into bags and signed.
Only after that you can do the game directly.
Work for adults
As parents report in their reviews of the solar-powered designer robot, the procurement of parts is a matter of little interest and tedious. For small children (up to 7 years old) it quickly bothers, and they turn their attention to other toys. Older children, especially those who are persevering, try to separate the parts themselves and put them in bags. But even after finishing this work, it’s impossible to start assembling robots right away. First you need to use any tools (nail files, sandpaper or a knife) to remove burrs from the parts that always remain after separating them from the slot. If this is not done, the assembled robot will not move, as the barbs cling to adjacent parts and act as brakes. As a rule, parents are engaged in polishing parts.
3 in 1 robot
This is a designer-transformer on a solar battery. It is intended for children over the age of 10 years. Since the kit contains very small parts, this toy should not be given to kids. The designer includes 53 parts from which you can assemble a robot, a tank of a rather interesting model and a scorpion. All of them begin to move if the solar battery is charged from a lamp or the sun. As users write in their reviews, this toy, left on the windowsill or on the table, when it comes into sunlight, it suddenly starts to move. To many, this seems funny.
Transformer robot parts are made in two colors - gray and blue. A screwdriver may be needed to assemble them, but glue and other tools are not required. Figures are created without difficulty, since they have a very detailed instruction. The child, engaged in the construction of a transformer, develops his creative potential, attentiveness, perseverance and skills in working with small objects.
Technical specifications and reviews
According to the manufacturer, all the details of the solar-powered transformer constructor are made of plastic that is harmless to health.
The dimensions of the box in which the toy is packed are 25 x 19 x 5 cm. It weighs 210 grams. The battery has a capacity of 75 mAh and a voltage of 1.2 V. It does not charge from conventional incandescent bulbs, only from halogen ones. Bring them to the solar panel you need very close. The motor included in the kit has a rotational speed of 1200 rpm. The speed of movement of the figures, he develops quite small (less than 1 meter per minute).
The dimensions of the figures are such that they can fit easily in the palm of an adult.
Buyers have complaints about the quality of the parts included in the kit toys. Some of them are not installed in their intended place without additional manipulations (expanding holes or adjusting angles). In the tank mode, the side parts are poorly attached, due to which they can fall off when the figures move.
According to many users, a solar-powered transformer is most interesting in the "robot" mode. He moves, slowly crossing his legs.
In general, the toy is rated as informative and entertaining.
6 in 1 solar powered designer
As the name implies, this toy allows you to collect 6 different types of robots:
- Mill.
- A dog.
- Fan (propeller).
- Car.
- Airplane.
- Airship.
The instructions for this constructor indicate that it is suitable for children from 3 years old, but in reality children under 7 years old are not attracted to the toy, they cannot do it on their own.
Assembly of figures (after preparation and sorting of parts) takes place in several stages:
- Electric motor It will be common to all robots, so it is done once.
- Solar battery (it is also one for all the figures).
- Robots.
The assembly process was difficult for some parents, others went without problems. Ready-made robots move when the bright rays of the sun hit the battery. For the figures to travel - rotate - spin on a cloudy day, you need to bring a very powerful lamp to the battery.
Specifications and reviews about the designer 6 in 1
This model perfectly develops the attention and imagination of the child, contributes to the training of finger motility, increases its knowledge in technology and mechanics.
The box in which the 6-in-1 solar-powered designer is packed has dimensions of 21 x 17 x 6 cm. The color of the parts can be green and gray or blue and gray. The dimensions of the assembled figures range from 24 cm (mill height) to 4.5 cm (dog height). The power they consume is small:
- Mill - 100 mA.
- Car - 60 mA.
- The airship is 30 mA.
- Dog - 50 mA.
- Fan - 100 mA.
- Airplane - 60 mA.
Customer reviews about this constructor are mixed. Someone in the toy was happy with everything. Others were completely disappointed because they could not assemble the figures due to the fact that the kit included defective parts.
In all reviews of the 6 in 1 constructor, its features are noted:
- Not suitable for small children.
- It does not work from a lamp, only from bright sunlight.
- The tedious sorting of parts and assembly quickly get bored.
The advantage of a toy is its cognitive function.
7 in 1 Solar Powered Constructor
This toy is dedicated to the space theme. She is called the "Space Fleet." You can collect 7 items here:
- Astronaut.
- Shuttle.
- A dog.
- Space station.
- Lunokhod.
- Researcher (aka transformer).
- Mechanics.
A favorable difference from other similar toys is that the figures can move both from the solar battery and from ordinary AAA batteries. They need to be bought separately. The kit includes a recharger, the basis of which is a 2.7 V capacitor. Another difference is that the assembly instructions for this model are presented in Russian.
The size of the cardboard packaging of the designer 7 in 1 is only 15 x 25 x 8 cm. The figures are also modest in size. The largest is a transformer. When assembled, it equals approximately 4 standard matchboxes. Despite the fact that all the figures are small, collecting them is very exciting. According to customer reviews, they move pretty quickly. The space station is spinning. An astronaut, a mechanic and a transformer robot walk, the dog rearranges its paws, the shuttle “flies” on the floor.
The preparatory work and the process of assembling the 7-in-1 solar-powered designer figures is the same as in all other models of this series of toys. Since they are produced by the same manufacturer, the remarks about the quality of customers are about the same. This relates to the complexity of the procurement of parts and the fact that they do not always correspond to their intended place, which is why their size or configuration has to be adjusted. In general, the constructor 7 in 1 is liked by both adults and children. He is attracted by the fact that the figures in it are associated with space expeditions, which is interesting in itself. The solar battery, which so far is the basis of future technologies, fits perfectly into the general theme of the toy.
Constructor 14 in 1
This toy is the most entertaining, because it provides the ability to collect alternately 14 figures:
- To the turtle.
- Crab
- The boat.
- Roly-Poly Robot.
- Rower.
- Car.
- Zombie.
- Surfer.
- Quad-Robot.
- Beetle.
Robots that can:
- To walk.
- Slide.
- Drive with large wheels.
A 14-in-1 solar-powered designer, according to the manufacturers, is suitable for children from 3 years old, but in reality, kids can’t play with it on their own because of the many very small details. But for schoolchildren who are fond of design, "Lego", modern technology and science fiction, this toy will become the most coveted.
Technical specifications and reviews
The 14-in-1 solar-powered designer is packed in a cardboard box, the dimensions of which are 20 x 31 x 6.5 cm. It weighs 468 grams. Its equipment is standard for toys in this series. Figures move only from the energy of the sun, so batteries or other batteries are not provided here.
According to parents, there are too many details in the configuration of this constructor, because it is programmed to create 14 different mechanisms. On the one hand, this is of interest, and on the other, it creates difficulties in work. Many parts are too small, plus very similar, although they are intended for use in different schemes. Therefore, sorting and preparing for assembly takes too much time. Some buyers fear that plastic parts, due to their frequent use for different designs, will quickly fail. Another remark on the 14-in-1 designer concerns a too weak solar panel. In order for the figures to move well, direct sunlight should fall on it.
The advantages of the toy users call its modern idea, based on the use of new technologies. According to parents, this constructor helps children develop logical thinking, spatial imagination, concentration, memory, perseverance, and quick wit.