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Changing the position of the tail allows the kangaroo to keep balance during high-speed running and enables it to change direction. Putting the tail straight will make the kangaroo go straight but setting it to the right/left will make the kangaroo turn to the right/left.. 2 gears (high speed and low speed) . Motor and reverse switch . Screwdriver for assembly. Tamiya presents the robot replica of the beloved kangaroo from Australia. This amazing kangaroo-robot jumps by .....
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Gearbox, motor, reverse switch. This amazing beetle-robot walks with its four legs while swinging its horn. When it bumps into an obstacle, it turns around automatically and will continue walking. Horn, legs and body on which the gearbox is mounted employ transparent-colored parts, giving the beetle a funky look. Reverse switch is also transparent, giving you a peek at the beetle's internal mechanisms. Assembly is very simple with use of screws and snap-lock .....
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Gearbox, motor, reverse switch. This is a 2-leg walking-type Mechanical Ostrich. Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the ostrich walk. Legs and body on which the gearbox is mounted employ transparent-colored parts, giving the ostrich a funky look. Reverse switch is also transparent, giving you a peek at the ostrich's internal mechanisms. Assembly is very simple with use of screws and snap-lock .....
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Gearbox, motor, reverse switch. This is a 4-leg walking-type Mechanical Giraffe. Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the Giraffe walk. The long neck and legs, which have been specially molded to replicate the unique motifs of the actual giraffe, and body on which the gearbox is mounted employ transparent-colored parts, giving the giraffe a funky look. Reverse switch is also transparent, giving you a peek at the giraffe's internal .....
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Gearbox, motor, reverse switch. The rotating motor has power that is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the Turtle crawl. Each pair of legs (front and rear) are molded as one piece and front leg plate is attached with a ball joint that serves as a fulcrum to realistically imitate turtle crawling. Legs and body on which the gearbox is mounted employ transparent-colored parts, giving the turtle a funky look. Reverse switch is also transparent, giving you a peek .....
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The Mechanical Insect is equipped with two gearboxes, one that controls the right hand side legs and one that controls the left hand side legs. While working in the same direction, the gearboxes allow your robot to move forward and backward. Whileworking in opposite directions, the gearboxes allow your robot to turn right/left. Gearbox, motor, remote-control. Now you can control where your robot will go. Thanks to a 2-channel remote control, you can make your mechanical .....
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Gearbox and motor. Introducing the 8th wonder of the Robocraft series! Get ready, because here comes a super fun to assemble, super fast, super colorful Mechanical Rabbit. Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the rabbit hop. The long ears and the rounded face, which have been specially molded, employ semi-transparent parts, giving the rabbit a funky look. Assembly is very simple with use of screws and snap-lock .....
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Power from the rotating motor is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the tiger walk. 2 possible gear ratios coupled with 4 different strides let you choose 8 different speeds. A reverse switch also allows backward movement. Gearbox, motor and reverse switch. Tamiya now presents the Mechanical Tiger as its next addition to the Robocraft Series. Power from the rotating motor is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the tiger walk. Tiger's body parts .....
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There are many ways to enjoy the remote-control boxing fighter. You can either build a course that the robot should follow in order to reach the target that has to be hit or create a ring with a board or a tile and defeat your opponent by punchingthem out of the ring. You can also make walls with various blocks and try to destroy it with the boxing fighter as fast as possible. Through a simple adjustment the type of punch can be changed from an upper cut to a straight jab. .....
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Gearbox, motor and reverse switch, small flag. The Mechanical Pig has shaking head action. Pig's body and head parts have been molded with pink semi-transparent plastic, giving the pig a futuristic look. Assembly is very simple with use of screws and snap-lock parts. . .....
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The mechanical horse is comprised of mainly transparent orange plastic allowing internal mechanics to be easily seen. Kit includes 3 types of stickers for representation of horse's mask and number, and jockey's clothes to make each model easily distinguishable while racing with friends. Gearbox, motor, reverse switch. The galloping racehorse with jockey is loads of fun to build, loads of fun to play with, and educational too! Employing left and right legs moving at the same .....
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Gearbox, motor, remote-control. The Boxing Fighter now comes as a set of 2. The boxing fighter features a twin motor gear box enabling this little boxer to punch while moving backwards, forwards or turning to the left or right. The Boxing Fighter is also equipped with a judging plate that will allow you to decide who the winner of the fight is. The plate will lower each time you hit your opponent's mouth. When your opponent's plate is completely lowered, you win the fight. .....
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Type 130 motor with low gear ratio (58.2;1) for controlled propulsion. This is Tamiya's first water based Robocraft, the Mechanical Blowfish. With a comical inflated design, this cute little blowfish is loads of fun to build, loads of fun to play with, and educational too! The Mechanical Blowfish is propelled forward by a left-right moving tail fin rotated by a crank and link rod. The rounded body gives the Blowfish a unique look different to the flat design of previous .....
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Type 130 motor. Internal motor spins a cylindrical plate with a weight (a screw) placed on one side creating an updown rapid vibrating movement. This vibration is then conveyed to 3 rods that smoothly propel the model forward in a sliding type movement. Easy assembly using snap-on parts and screws. Powered by a Type 130 motor. Direction can be easily altered by changing the direction of the rods. Speed can be adjusted by changing the angle of the rods. Body shape designed .....
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Best performance on smooth flat surfaces. Type 130 motor. Internal motor spins a cylindrical plate with a weight (a screw) placed on one side creating an updown rapid vibrating movement. This vibration is then conveyed to 3 rods that smoothly propel the model forward in a sliding type movement.Easy assembly using snap-on parts and screws. Powered by a Type 130 motor. Direction can be easily altered by changing the direction of the rods. Speed can be adjusted by changing the .....
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This robot beetle kit utilizes the crank axle and link system to simulate four-legged walking action Horn, legs and body are transparent plastic Transparent reverse switch gives you a look at the beetle's internal mechanism Simple assembly with screws and snap-lock parts Includes gearbox and motor A small screwdriver is included Pictorial assembly instructions. One Radio Control Stag Beetle Kit. This is the Stag Beetle Radio Control Kit from Tamiya's RoboCraft Series. For .....
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2-channel remote control rhinoceros & stag beetle Metallic finish deoration stickers Motors easily attach to gearboxes Includes phillips screwdriver Body parts are transparent blue and yellow plastic Simple assembly with screws and snap-lock paPictorial assembly instructions. One 2-Channel Remote Control Insect Dueling Kit. This is the 2-Channel Remote Control Insect Dueling Set from Tamiya's RoboCraft Series. For Ages 10 and .....
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.. Getting its name from the way the gears rotate like the planets around the sun, the Planetary Gear Box is a precise, highquality gearbox with a RE-260 motor built into the gear box itself to add to its compactness. A wide range of gear ratios can be attained, and two kinds of crank arms are supplied for a wider range of functions. The gearbox has the ability to produce 15kg of torque when the gear ration is at 400;1 and it has a voltage of 3V. . .....
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Motor; RE-260 (works on 3 to 4 1/2 volts). The High Speed Gear Box, High Efficiency, is perfect for high speed applications. Two gear ratios are possible, and several styles of crank arms are supplied for a variety of uses. A RE-260 motor is included. The gear box can be mounted vertically or horizontally. . .....
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Motor; RE-260 (works on 3 to 4 1/2 volts). The High Power Gear Box, High Efficiency, works well when extra torque is necessary. Two gear ratios are possible, and a RE-260 motor is included. Several types of crank arms are included for extra flexibility in design. . .....
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.. With the Worm Gear Box, High Efficiency, it is possible to have high power or high speed with two different gear ratios. Several crank arms have been supplied along with a RE-260 motor. This gear box works well in a variety of Tamiya Construction or Robotics projects. . .....
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This controller is perfect for use with remote control robots. 2-grip style controller with an ergonomical design. An assembly type 4-channel controller with 4 logically placed sticks for a natural control layout. The sticks control the forward/reverse/stopping movement of up to four 130 or 260 Type motors. The 2 sticks on the face of the controller control the basic movements such as forward/reverse and left/right turning. The 2 shoulder-mounted sticks are perfectly placed .....
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Capacity; 4A . Functions; On/off.. This is a two-position switch, on/off. Uses 6V and up to a 4A capacity, this switch works well in low power applications. Use in a variety of Tamiya Construction or Robotics projects. The case is made of black plastic. Each Switch has hole on each end for mounting. . .....
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Contacts; Steel . Switch; Forward/reverse . Capacity; 4A . Functions; On/off. Set this switch to turn on when the switch button is depressed and turn off when the button is released, or set it up the opposite way. Uses 6V and up to 4A capacity. The switch has a small metal plate that engages the switch. It is made of black plastic with holes on each end for mounting. . .....
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.. 5m of high quality parallel cord. Uses 6V and up to 1.5A capacity. 0.08mm 30-strand wire. Use in a variety of applications that need electrical .....
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You can paint or design your own style the Snail's plastic body.. The 21st century is said to be the age of robotics. Tamiya explores this new trend with the release of an assembly robot snail. The Line Tracing Snail uses a special LED sensor to detect a black line (magic marker, etc.) drawn on a white background. It uses two small motors and rubber tires to slowly but surely move forward and turn. The body of the snail is made of transparent (HIPS) plastic to allow viewing .....
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This educational assembly kit lets you explore the mechanisms involved in harnessing the alternative energy of wind power. witness the conversion of wind power into working electricity! The motorized car sits on the top of the generator receiving power produced from the Loopwing Wind Power Generator. The car will run in circles on accumulated electricity! 2 types of gears can be selected to allow generation of higher amounts of power depending on wind speed. Weighted stand. .....
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Two circular pullies are equipped with metal devices with hooks at the ends. Indentation around each pulley allows placement of string. A pulley uses a wheel and axle to help make work simpler. These pulleys can work alone or as a pair. Explanation on the back of carded packaging explains how a pulley works and how experimenters may use this product. Two Pulleys. This is a Pulley device made by The Wild Goose Company. It's for ages 8 and .....
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Simple scale can be used to determine the weight (mass) of a small object in grams. Spring scale measures from 0 to 500 grams or 0 to 5 newtons. Setting adjuster on top to adjust scale back to 0. Item is hand held with a metal loop on top for carrying or hanging purposes. Fun and educational experiment described on the back of carded packaging. One Spring Scale. This is a Spring Scale made by The Wild Goose Company. It's for ages 8 and .....
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.. Try and get the balloon on this paper and wood racer! This kit is great fun for all ages and really goes a long way. You can customize your Speeder and design it in many different ways. The kit includes lots of wood, paper wheels, dowel rods, paper gussets, some hardware, No nails are needed to construct this .....
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