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	DC Motor Code: 0812 Price: $2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
DC Miniature Motor Operates on 1.5V or 3V DC. 7000-11000 rpm. Dimensions 40mm L x 21mm D.
	Propeller Code: 0823 Price: $0.75 Quantity in Basket: none
5" Propeller (Plastic) Fits DC Miniature Motor.
	Eggdrop Vehicle Code: 1721 Price: $5.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Eggdrop Vehicle (Kit) Get out the drop cloth! This vehicle is really popular with all ages. It is not a powered vehicle because the objective is to figure out how to cushion an egg for a series of falls from various heights. Here's the problem...you don't get 9,000 lbs of styrofoam to cushion the egg like most eggdrop contests...you only get to use what's in the bag! The kit contains sticks, rubber bands, wheels, axles, styrofoam, packing stuff and lots of hardware. For ages 10 and up.
	Mouse Trap Vehicle Code: 1724 Price: $5.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Mouse Trap Vehicle New and Improved version!!! Each of these hands on kits allow students to explore design and propulsion situations in a fun learning environment. The Mousetrap Vehicle really works and has some new components including a mousetrap, wood chasis, wheels, axles, string, brass rod, paper wheel extenders and some other hardware. The kit really works well and solves that mousetrap assignment about every kid in America gets sooner or later! You'll need to supply glue, scissors, hammer and a wire cutter. Great activity for kids 12 and older.
	Thingamajig Vehicle Code: 1726 Price: $14.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Thingamajig Vehicle (Kit) This is the ultimate vehicle! You can make 3 or 4 different kits or 1 super vehicle. Includes enough stuff to make the Mousetrap, Egg Drop, Air Prop or Jet Balloon Racer. Use them for science projects, scouting/4H events, class projects or just plain parent and child fun! Each kit contains all the items you'll need to make the vehicle, plus one set of instructions...but try to make it on your own first! Use the instructions only if you get stuck! If it works...then you succeeded!
	Marble Mania Code: 1727 Price: $12.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Marble Mania Machine Do you like to play with marbles? If you do, then this is the kit for you! The Marble Mania works with marbles as the fuel source to power a vehicle. You make it much like a paddle wheel boat, but marbles hit the paddle instead of water. It's a tough one, but it can be done! Great Rube Goldberg type activity! Includes all the stuff including a wood chassis, wheels, rubber bands, axles, paper and hardware. For ages 12 and up. Use them for science projects, scouting/4H events, class projects or just plain parent and child fun! Each kit contains all the items you'll need to make the vehicle, plus one set of instructions...but try to make it on your own first! Use the instructions only if you get stuck! If it works...then you succeeded!
	Air Boat Racer Code: 1728 Price: $5.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Air Boat Racer Head for the lake! This propeller driven racer is a great one for wading pools and ponds. Styrofoam body with pontoon outriggers is the most popular design, but with all the stuff in the bag, you could make your own style! Contains propeller, prop stick, styrofoam, wood, rubber band and all the hardware. For ages 10 and up.
	Balloon Hover Craft Code: 1730 Price: $5.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Balloon Hover Craft This is a fun and challenging kit. Make the balloon power the Styrofoam square on a cushion of air! It's tricky, but you can do it! Requires placing the hover craft on a flat, smooth surface to work correctly. Includes a styrofoam blank, balloon, fins and other stuff. For ages 12 and up.
	Woodie Catamaran Speeder Code: 1733 Price: $7.99 Quantity in Basket: none
Woodie Catamaran Racer This new boat is awesome! No nails with this one...just glue and paper gussets for reinforcement. You supply the glue, but everything else is included to make a really cool paper and wood boat. Includes propeller, prop stick, styrofoam, wood sticks, paper gussets and some hardware. For ages 10 and up.