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product_id: 525394358
title: "Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine STEM Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "$419.24"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/525394358-thames-and-kosmos-candy-claw-machine-stem-experiment-maker-lab
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region: Ecuador
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# Includes 6 lollipops & decoys 3 claw types for precision Hand-powered hydraulics & mechanics Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine STEM Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** $419.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍬 Grab the Future of STEM Fun — Build, Play, Conquer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine STEM Experiment Maker Lab | Build Your Own Claw Machine | Learn Hydraulics & Engineering | Includes Lollipops | Toy of The Year Finalist | Difficulty: Advanced by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** $419.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/525394358-thames-and-kosmos-candy-claw-machine-stem-experiment-maker-lab)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gamify Your STEM Skills:** Challenge friends or yourself with timed candy retrieval contests that sharpen dexterity and problem-solving.
- • **All-Inclusive Candy & Decoy Set:** Comes with 6 lollipops and decoy candy boxes to make every grab a sweet victory.
- • **Engineer Your Own Arcade Classic:** Build a fully functional claw machine from scratch and master real-world engineering concepts.
- • **Three Claw Designs for Ultimate Control:** Switch between pincher, scoop, and three-pronged claws to optimize your candy-grabbing strategy.
- • **Hydraulics & Mechanics, No Batteries Needed:** Experience hands-on STEM learning with manual hydraulic levers, gears, belts, and cranks powering every move.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Candy Claw Machine is an advanced STEM kit that lets you build a hand-powered arcade-style claw machine. Featuring three interchangeable claw types and a hydraulic system, it teaches engineering principles like gears, levers, and linkages without batteries. The set includes 6 lollipops and decoy candy boxes for interactive play, making it a perfect hands-on challenge for adult learners and STEM enthusiasts.

## Description

Product Description Step right up and try your luck! Do you have what it takes to grab a claw-full of candy with the Candy Claw Machine? Experiment to develop your motor skills and engineering chops to conquer this awesome STEM challenge. Build a working model of the classic claw machine — that enticing, sometimes frustrating, and always fun arcade game in which you try to grab prizes from inside the machine with a remote-controlled claw in a limited amount of time. Cranks, gears, and belts move the claw arm left and right, and forward and back. Hydraulic levers move the arm up and down, and open and close the claw. A spring-loaded trap door shoots the collected candy out at you if you manage to succeed. Time yourself or your friends and see if you can retrieve a specific object in a given amount of time. No batteries or electricity are required — it uses only the power of your hand and the mechanical advantage of the machines built into the device. Choose from three different claw shapes (cool nerdy roboticists call these “end effectors”) and find the one that works best to pick up a particular candy or prize. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws all work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes. Experiment with different gear ratios to speed up or power up your claw. Packed with 6 lollipops and decoys (fake candy boxes), you can also fill it with whatever small candies, toys, or other small objects you like. The game itself is great for honing dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination. An innovative take on a robotic arm with something really worth grabbing! Directions Download and read the instruction before use. We recommend using the step-by-step assembly and troubleshooting videos available online. Safety Warning Warning. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Strangulation hazard — long cords may become wrapped around the neck. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.

Review: Divertido pero se queda corto. - El tema de manufactura y elementos son buenos, pero el juguete no es funcional porque fuga agua por todos lados impidiendo su funcionamiento adecuado.
Review: Broken hydronic system claw doesn't work

## Features

- Build & engineer your own arcade-style claw machine!
- Experiment with three different types of claws (pincher, scoop, and three-pronged) to pick up lollipops and decoy candy boxes (both included!).
- A fun yet challenging, gamified approach to engineering lessons, you’ll learn about hydraulics, levers, gears, belts, linkages, end effectors, and more.
- No batteries or electricity required; it uses only the power of your hand and the mechanical advantage of the machines built into the device.
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08V123KDQ |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 632,895 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 5,332 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 2.9 out of 5 stars 945 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743015838 |
| Included Components | Plastic building pieces, lollipops, decoy boxes, sticker sheet |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 33 x 8.9 x 29.2 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Engineering Science Kit |
| Item Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 33 x 8.9 x 29.2 centimetres |
| Item weight | 1.04 kg |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550103 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 144 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 72.0 |
| Model Number | 550103 |
| Set Name | Lollipop and Decoy Set |
| Size | 3.5 x 13 x 11.5 inches |
| Theme | Engineering |
| UPC | 814743015838 |
| Unit Count | 6.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33 x 8.9 x 29.2 centimetres
- **Size:** 3.5 x 13 x 11.5 inches
- **Theme:** Engineering

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What size tubing is it ? My son cut the lines too short**
A: You can contact us at Support@thamesandkosmos.com for replacement options. The tube measures outside .1725" (4.98mm) x inside .1085" (2.76mm).

**Q: Do you have to choose one model to build or does one kit make all six models?**
A: You have to choose one model to build. The kit comes with enough parts for just one model time.

**Q: Webise or emila for troubleshooting?**
A: Thank you for your question. This article has our Step-by-Step Assembly Video and Troubleshooting for the Candy Claw Machine as well as a link to contact us for additional assistance. 

https://thamesandkosmos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409456509075-Candy-Claw-Machine-Step-by-Step-Assembly-Video-and-Troubleshooting

**Q: Would this be too advanced for my 6 year old son who loves legos?**
A: Thank you for your question. The recommended age group for our Mechanical Engineering: Robotic Arms kit is 7 to 14 years of age, however, you may find it appropriate for your son, based on his experience level. You can view the manual by clicking on the following link to view what comes in the kit as well as to get a sense of the different experiments: https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/625415_ME_Robotic_Arms_Manual.pdf

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Divertido pero se queda corto.
*by S***F on 20 February 2023*

El tema de manufactura y elementos son buenos, pero el juguete no es funcional porque fuga agua por todos lados impidiendo su funcionamiento adecuado.

### ⭐ Broken hydronic system claw doesn't work
*by J***L on 1 May 2022*



### ⭐ Bad design, dont buy
*by T***. on 17 May 2025*



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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*