Age Range
7+
TinkerBuild Collection Breakdown
GearWorks
A kinetic engineering kit where kids combine gears, axles, and power tracks to build moving mechanisms.
$35
Mechanic Set
Mechanical Build
Play Mode
1-2 builders
Session
30-75 min
Piece Count
164
Pack Size
14 x 10 x 3 in
Weight
2.4 lb
Materials And Build Quality
- Precision gear set with color-coded tooth counts
- Axle rods and lock hubs with smooth rotation fit
- Impact-resistant base plates with grid channels
- Laminated guide cards with step diagrams
What Is In The Box
- 72 gear and axle components
- 20 base connectors and 12 track supports
- 16 mechanism challenge cards
- 1 motion test board
- Build guide with troubleshooting tips
Play Experience
- Pick a mechanism target from the challenge deck.
- Assemble gear ratios and test rotational output.
- Adjust axle spacing to improve smooth movement.
- Complete bonus challenges for efficiency points.
Skills This Product Builds
- Cause-and-effect mechanical reasoning
- Ratio awareness and motion planning
- Debugging builds through trial-and-error
- Fine-motor precision in component handling
Care And Safety Notes
- Align axles straight before pressing lock hubs.
- Keep small gears in sorted bins to avoid loss.
- Adult help recommended for first advanced challenge.