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Post by cmputerdazed on Sept 19, 2015 14:03:26 GMT
Grandson for Christmas. Has any one had any experience with it? Is it too young for twelve?
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Post by ten&rose on Sept 19, 2015 14:05:19 GMT
My then 10 year old dd got it for Christmas last year and I would think it be fine for 12. There were parts of some kits I had to help her with but other than that she was able to do it on her own. It was really cool.
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Post by quiltz on Sept 19, 2015 15:21:53 GMT
cmputerdazed, could you please provide a link to this product. Something like my dgc might want for Christmas. Thanks!
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Post by iowgirl on Sept 19, 2015 15:41:36 GMT
Looks neat. My son would have still enjoyed it at 12 (I think he would enjoy it now at 19!)
He loved working on things and building things. He was lucky enough to have access to things like welders, torches, presses, etc, but he still would have tinkered with these kits too!
It really stimulates creativity!
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Post by esredhead on Sept 19, 2015 19:03:00 GMT
This sounds amazing..are there any links?
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Post by cmputerdazed on Sept 19, 2015 19:13:05 GMT
For some reason it keeps coming up in my fb feed. Here is the link link |
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Post by cmputerdazed on Sept 19, 2015 19:13:51 GMT
Thanks for the input.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Sept 19, 2015 19:32:01 GMT
For some reason it keeps coming up in my fb feed. Here is the link linkI'm sure it keeps appearing because the site is offering "$10 just for sharing Tinkercrate with your friends." when you visit the site. And then offers FB or Twitter links to share with. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2015 19:42:49 GMT
That is really a great idea. I think mine are still too young, but I'm not seeing any age information anywhere.
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Nicole in TX
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Post by Nicole in TX on Sept 19, 2015 22:03:14 GMT
At the top of the pages it says that it is for ages 9 to 16.
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Post by georgiapea on Sept 19, 2015 22:21:57 GMT
Thank you OP for posting about this. I'm saving the site info till my DGGS is a bit older.
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Post by mrsscrapdiva on Sept 19, 2015 22:32:29 GMT
My son got a subscription for 3 months from his grandparents. He did love them, it was interesting and kept him busy for an afternoon, but we kinda didn't know what to do with the stuff afterwards. I think too the kids always look forward to things coming in the mail.
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Post by Ellie on Sept 20, 2015 2:48:12 GMT
Love this idea! And the Koala Crate for younger kids. Thanks for bringing this up!
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Post by Kerri W on Sept 20, 2015 10:19:41 GMT
We did a couple years of Kiwi Crate and about six months ago switched to Tinker Crate. I have had absolutely no problems with this company at all. Always very prompt, kits are complete and we've never had a missing piece, billing is smooth. We have had a great experience!
I'll agree with the previous poster who said we've ended up with quite a bit of "stuff." That's one of the things that prompted me to take a break during the school. DS also started the G&T talented program and I wasn't sure how much attention the crates would get. We'll definitely start up again for summer break.
Tinker crate was appropriate for my 9 yo. He's on the advanced side and mechanically inclined but he did need a bit of help. Sometimes DS (16yo) was interested in helping. I really don't think the kits would appeal to older than 12-13 yo on their own though.
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 20, 2015 11:57:24 GMT
I love the idea of tinker crate! My kids aren't old enough for it yet, but hopefully when they are the company will still be around! For now we do Green Kids craft box for my older 2, and Koala Crate for my youngest. They just love those boxes!
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Post by andreasmom on Sept 20, 2015 15:52:32 GMT
My 8 year old gets the doodle crate from the same company. Great quality, but i wonder if we should go for the tinker crate instead. Will keep an eye on this thread. Thanks!
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Post by cmputerdazed on Sept 22, 2015 0:55:04 GMT
Thanks , I had not seen the koala crates. Do you think they are worth it also?
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Post by bluepoprocks on Sept 22, 2015 1:10:28 GMT
I think my 11 year old nephew would really like the tinker crate.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 1:15:09 GMT
At the top of the pages it says that it is for ages 9 to 16. Thanks, I looked everywhere but there.  |
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