Robot Challenge Kit | 
| Author: David Eckold
Brand: Discovery Channel
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $13.68
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1196145
Media: Misc. Supplies
Edition: Book and Access
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 10.9 x 3.2
MPN: 0789488884
ISBN: 0789488884
Dewey Decimal Number: 507
EAN: 9780789488886
ASIN: 0789488884
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes everything you need to make the robot warrior and robot master | | • | Step-by-step instructions and high-tech images detail the robots' size, shape, armor and weaponry | | • | The materials and high-tech images also combine to build obstacles, mines, and traps | | • | The more skilled you are, the harder the game gets |
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Product Description
You not only create your own radio-controlled robot, but you can have a go at this challenging game! The kit includes everything you need to make the robot warrior and robot master: a radio-controlled chassis and transmitter, card components, connectors, target spheres, and stickers.
The step-by-step instructions and high-tech images detail the robots' size, shape, armor and weaponry. You'll go through a series of exercises in the training manual and soon be a master! The materials and high-tech images also combine to build obstacles, mines, and traps. Contestants follow battle plans - the more skilled you are, the harder the game gets.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
Amazon.com Review
Ever wanted to create your own radio-controlled robot? DK has trumped its Ultimate Robot Kit with the Robot Challenge Kit for inventor-warriors ages 8 and older. This oversized gift package combines a construction kit, a radio-controlled chassis, and blueprints for an elaborate game of strategy and skill. Most of the components of the robot models are made from punch-out paperboard labeled with intriguing designations such as "Red Challenger Rear Armor" and "Robot Master Deflector." After the construction is complete, the player learns to operate the Robot Challenger by following the training manual through a series of exercises. (Here is a sample from the manual: "Position the sphere in the Cadet sphere mount. You need to practice maneuvering with the sphere, because if it is dislodged in battle you are defeated. You should remove your tusk, lance, and deflector.") Only when the training is complete can players face their ultimate goal--to challenge and defeat the Robot Master, following battle plans (watch out for pits, mines, and deadly traps!) that become more difficult as they gain more skill. Go ahead, rise from the ranks of Cadet and become the Ultimate Robot Challenger. Why not? One 9V and two 1.5V AA batteries not included. (Ages 8 and older)
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| Customer Reviews:
 This has nothing to do with robotics September 30, 2005
My kids' mom (USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Wow, I was so hugely disappointed in this, I don't know where to begin. It is not a robot at all. It is a remote control car that you place a little taped together carboard piece on top of. You punch out the cardboard, tape it up (the tape doesn't hold, so we hot glued and it still didn't hold)and stick it on top of a premade remote control car. It has nothing to do with building a robot. It's more like folding a paper airplane. It was a joke! My son has just finished an electronics kit and wanted to move onto building a robot. I didn't think it was going to be a real live walking and talking robot - but I thought he'd learning something about putting a robot together. Not true. I would not recommend this to anyone - unless you're looking for a remote control car (and in that case spend your money on a better one somewhere else). My son was so excited about building a robot and was completely disappointed by this set. Don't waste your money!
 Lots of parts! January 3, 2003
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Got this for our 13 year old son for Christmas. He tore
right into it and had many hours of fun. There are LOTS of
little paper pieces all over my house now. I was thinking
when I bought it that it would be more about building the
"guts" of the robot... the wires and wheels, and such. However
it was more about the facade. He did enjoy it, and is
anxious to try more complex kits and designs.
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