Thames & KosmosCatapult Engineering STEM Maker Kit, Build 6 Models of Unique Medieval Machines, Explore Mechanical Physics, Includes Safe Foam Balls & Soft-Tipped Projectiles, Suitable for Ages 8+

I bought this for nephew, mostly because he’s really been getting into the STEM stuff. I personally am a history buff, so naturally I thought this was pretty cool. All I know is he absolutely loved it, he’s eight and is usually glued to his video games. It’s really well priced for what it is. The quality of the siege engines from Medieval times made it fun to learn for my nephew. You can build different versions of the most common used siege engines of decent various sizes. They work as intended. Overall we had fun building them together.

My kid loves it. Great item to give a young person as a gift.

This catapult kit was easy to assemble and actually launched pretty far. The kit even comes with a cardboard castle and little boxes you assemble to make a target wall . Was even fun for adults and kids.

Grandson, 10, loves it. He put it together himself.

first of all, what is not made clear is that you can't build 6 machines. you build ONE and if you want to build a different one you have to take the other one apart, easier said than done. i needed pliers. second, the pictures in the instructions are small and a few of them could be clearer. third, the included foam ball is too lightweight to travel nicely through the air or knock the bricks over much.However, the pieces aren't flimsy, and the models we have made do work. It was a nice idea to make the box be a castle. For the price, it's acceptable; but an 8 year old is unlikely to be able to do this except with a lot of help.

Son loved it! He’s autistic and this is his current hyper focus! Got it a while back and still plays with it most days!

My 11-year-old son built all these models without any trouble. It still held his interest, though. A fun, educational, toy.

This is a fun little kit that you probably shouldn't take TOO seriously. It's got the parts for a few different styles of weapon, that are meant to be built one at a time... Basically build one, take it apart, reuse the parts for the next one. If you want multiple weapons built at the same time you're going to need multiple kits. I think it's pretty clear in the description but... best to point it out.Things fit together well, though the instructions could use a once over by someone that knows how to write instructions. Your kids should be able to get through it, but they'll notice it's not as good as something from some of the name brand building block companies.