OLD NOBBY Organic Chemistry Model Kit (239 pc) - Molecular Models With Atoms, Bonds, Instructions - STEM Science for Kids, Students, Ochem Teachers, Young Scientists

Received the product in good condition. The quality is as expected. But the delivery is much delayed and reached 2 weeks after promised delivery date.

Good quality and correct bonds, a good started kit. My son loves it.

I am a chemistry teacher and found that this is a great product students at a very reasonable price. It has just enough units to make small molecules with varying bond types and it can accommodate VSEPR shapes which is most helpful. The kit came nicely packaged and included a nice molecule stencil (shown in picture). The quality of the links and spheres feels durable. Typically my students would use the kits we have in the classroom, but with COVID and at-home learning, I have encouraged them to find a kit to keep at home for themselves. Of course, if you are looking to create large molecules (great than 15 carbons) or multiple carbon molecules at once, then you will need a larger kit.

Great! Helpful and fun for Organic Chemistry

Let me just say this is a fun molecular model. This is not what I want for organic chemistry, for instance, it doesn't fully represent VESPR and I find it difficult to work with triple bonds. hence, I purchased another molecular model by the brand Darling, which my uOttawa Orgo professor reeccomended. That one set me back a cool $40 with shipping, but it feels more depressing than the old nobby. The darling molecular model is much less attractive and fun, but it is better suited for hard science. The Old Nobby is like a toy. If I was in grade 7-11, I would be very happy with the old nobby. In the end, my sister (12 years old) came in and took it. It sparked her curiosity, I think. I feel like she learned a bunch and I will be using this old nobby model kit when I tutor. It was shipped without a bubble mailer, which I don't know if that was by Old Nobby's choice or by Amazon, but I was glad. Less bubble wrap for me to throw into a landfill. This review was left because the family behind Old Nobby is delightful. I signed up for beta testing and received a prompt reply from them. Apparently Paul reads all the reviews. Hi paul!

If I could take a half point off, I would, even though it pains me to say that because this kit is wonderful! However.. I really wish y'all would improve the storage container. Not being able to close everything up fully and the lid not being able to latch even if it would close fully and having to keep it closed with 2 included rubber bands is not great.. Otherwise, loving this kit! There's a tool included for having to detach atoms from the bonds, but so far I haven't needed it, everything is easy to put together and take apart!