Price : $12.99
Smithsonian Smithsonian Micro Volcano -
Smithsonian Micro kits are a true everyday product for that quick science fix.
- Product Dimensions (inches): 1.5 (L) x 6 (W) x 7 (H)
- Age: 8 to 14 years
Feature Smithsonian Smithsonian Micro Volcano
- Get your quick science fix with this micro version of the everyday product
- Included erution tables create accurate volcanic simulations
- New dual-mold system lets you make the most realistic and accurate volcano ever
- Build and erupt a volcano
- A world of adventure, discovery and wonder
This review is from : Smithsonian Smithsonian Micro Volcano
very fun poor implementation of the design . What's not great about combining baking soda and vinegar in a narrow tube for a kid? My 6 year old had fun with this. That said, the design and assembly looked good on paper but have some glaring but easily corrected problems. Pros:
Fun
Stokes the imaginationCons:
Unnecessarily difficult to assemble (but easy to solve that, see below)
Directions missing a key stepIf you buy this toy, do these things to make life much easier:
1. If you use the tube supplied, make sure to attach the bottom on it before you do any other assembly. This was omitted from the directions.
2. If you use the tube supplied, instead of trying to thread the loooong string through the holes in the cardboard base, snip each hole on the cardboard base with some scissors so the hole becomes a slot.
3. Cut the string in half.
4. Instead of the tube supplied, which has a detached (read leaky) bottom, use some other plastic cup that is fully enclosed on the bottom and sides. That way when you pour the vinegar in it, it doesn't run out the bottom.
very fun poor implementation of the design . What's not great about combining baking soda and vinegar in a narrow tube for a kid? My 6 year old had fun with this. That said, the design and assembly looked good on paper but have some glaring but easily corrected problems. Pros:
Fun
Stokes the imaginationCons:
Unnecessarily difficult to assemble (but easy to solve that, see below)
Directions missing a key stepIf you buy this toy, do these things to make life much easier:
1. If you use the tube supplied, make sure to attach the bottom on it before you do any other assembly. This was omitted from the directions.
2. If you use the tube supplied, instead of trying to thread the loooong string through the holes in the cardboard base, snip each hole on the cardboard base with some scissors so the hole becomes a slot.
3. Cut the string in half.
4. Instead of the tube supplied, which has a detached (read leaky) bottom, use some other plastic cup that is fully enclosed on the bottom and sides. That way when you pour the vinegar in it, it doesn't run out the bottom.
Cons Review
Great little volcano . My 8 year old son just finished building this volcano and is now waiting for the plaster to dry. He really enjoyed building it, although threading the string through all those tiny holes was a bit frustrating as the string is very long. It kept getting tangled, so I took over that part and cut it into more manageable lengths. There are a few extra knots under the volcano now, but the result is the same. My son enjoyed wetting the plaster strips, and layering them to build up his volcano. And in a few hours (hopefully?) it will be dry enough to paint. We've done the baking soda/vinegar experiment a few times now, so this project was more about building the volcano for him. I only paid about half the price it is listed on Amazon, so I'm pretty satisfied with the 40 minutes of hands-on entertainment it has provided my son. Please note: This is their small volcano (only about 3-1/2 inches tall when finished). It was a fun project though, so I think I'll order the large volcano also.
Product Details
EAN : 0042409521014UPC : 042409521014
MPN : 52101
Brand : Smithsonian
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 8 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : NSI
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 18 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : 52101
Publisher : NSI
SKU : 042409521014
Studio : NSI
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