UGEARS
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Discover UGEARS: Eco-Friendly Mechanical Model Kits
UGEARS brings innovation and imagination to life with their self-propelled wooden mechanical model kits. Inspired by real-world mechanisms, each kit provides an engaging and hands-on experience for both young and old. With no need for glue or chemicals, these models are designed for easy assembly, making them a perfect project for families or solo builders who enjoy a rewarding challenge.
All UGEARS kits are made from high-quality, eco-friendly plywood, ensuring that every piece is natural and sustainable. The precision-cut components fit together perfectly, creating strong, functional models that are built to last. Each kit comes with a UGEARS Replacement Parts guarantee, so you can be confident in the quality of your model.
Frequently Asked Questions About UGEARS
Do I need any special tools to assemble a UGEARS kit?
No special tools are required to assemble a UGEARS model. All the parts are pre-cut and ready to assemble, so you can easily snap them together without the need for glue or any additional tools.
Are UGEARS kits suitable for children?
UGEARS kits are recommended for ages 14 and up due to the complexity of some models. However, younger children can still enjoy assembling them with adult supervision, making it a fun family activity.
What happens if I lose a part from my kit?
UGEARS offers a Replacement Parts guarantee, so if you lose or break a piece during assembly, you can easily request a replacement and continue building your model without worry.
UGEARS Product Reviews
UGears Creation UFidgets
By: Abbi on 15 JulyBought this set at my local thrift store and they were so fun to build! Definitely be careful cuz these are so addictive and I am already wanting to buy and build more!
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UGears Mystery Wooden Fidget Kit
By: Jay on 14 AprilMystery Fidget Spinners were a total hit for little fingers. Kept them busy and entertained quite a bit. Something that can be popped in a pocket.
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UGears Mystery Wooden Fidget Kit
By: Helen Johnston-Lord on 30 DecemberThis was just the thing for my almost 15 year old grandson, tickled his fancy.
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UGears Mystery Wooden Fidget Kit
By: Jacqui on 29 AugustSuper great to also receive the Mastery Kit (when ordering another UGears puzzle) plus a great way to see how easy it is to put together and fun to play with. Definitely is a fidget you don't want to put down! Best Mystery present :). Thank you!
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UGears Aero Clock
By: Trish Van Baast on 07 NovemberIt’s a gift for a 70th birthday in January 2023. I can’t wait to present it.
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UGears Aircraft UFidgets
By: Denise on 14 Augustbrilliant set - fun to make and use
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UGears Antique Box
By: Jacqueline on 19 JuneGood quality! Good instructions, turned out well.
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UGears Antique Box
By: Anonymous on 03 FebruaryI liked the build, but compared to other models, I needed a hammer to join some of the parts. In addition, the mechanism does not work well for me due to excessive friction. The manual should probably emphasize sanding more.
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UGears Antique Box
By: Steve on 01 JanuaryI loved assembling this model, and have generally been very happy with the product. However, I found that the rubber bands that control the "spring" mechanisms wore out and broke pretty early on. The box still functions, but it takes a little extra effort without the tension of the rubber bands. I wish that there were a way to replace the rubber parts with real metal springs which would not degrade so quickly.
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UGears Automaton Cyclist
By: Sharon on 11 JanuaryI purchased this for my brother for Christmas. He loved it. Time well spent, not in front of the computer
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UGears Bike VM-02
By: Kim on 03 JulyI ordered 2 of the Motorcycle VM-02. One for my husband and one for his Best friend. Unfortunately they are Christmas gifts so I can’t comment on the finished product yet, but I know they will both enjoy putting them together! I will definitely be ordering more!!
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UGears Bike VM-02
By: Mark on 01 JanuaryMy first ugearsmodel Bought as a Christmas present and kept me quiet and entertained for a few hours during Christmas. This is a well detailed and thought out model, I had great fun putting it together and I’m almost certain going to buy another Well done ugears, keep them coming!
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UGears Bike VM-02
By: Anonymous on 07 DecemberI got this model for christmas as well Loads of fun, took me roughly 6h to assemble, took some time, sanded even some stuff that didn't need sanding, just to make it look better, sometimes a bit of wood still sticks out when you break it out of the template, but was loads of fun, definitely getting another model. My only complaint would be, the rear light somehow doesn't want to stay in the groove
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UGears Bike with Sidecar
By: cdmj64 on 12 JuneGreat eBay seller with super quick delivery
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UGears Bike with Sidecar
By: Kevin on 13 AugustI really enjoyed assembling this Ugears bike and sidecar. The finished build looks great, these models are well crafted and interesting. A bit of a challenge but worth the effort. Can't wait to start on my next one.
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UGears Bike with Sidecar
By: judy price on 29 SeptemberI am the lifestyle coordinator at a aged care facility in launceston & one of our residents has a passion for models we are always on the look out for new ones then we found this site & his dreams come true, he was a passionate motor cycle rider & this made his day.
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UGears Cargo Truck Mechanical Model Kit
By: Martin on 28 AugustPretty good model overall, but pay attention to the instructions because if you miss anything and you mess it, fixing the mistake later is very difficult.
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UGears Cargo Truck Mechanical Model Kit
By: William on 19 AugustAnother great model, now I have 23. Celesta next
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UGears Cargo Truck Mechanical Model Kit
By: William on 07 OctoberWhat a beautiful truck, everything went together perfectly. Instructions excellent and no parts missing. Nice flip up hood and good steering. It was very enjoyable to build and would recommend it to any body to build it. Just wish I could put a picture of it on the web site. I added rubber tires and a load of logs to it. Keep up the good work.U-Gears.
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UGears Carousel
By: Brittney on 23 MarchThis was my first set. I have owned it for a few years before finally getting to put it together. I only broke 1 piece but luckily there was an extra. I was able to put most of it together without an external tool however the tiny decoration along the top I did need something to help push them together. I absolutely love it and can't wait to bring it to work.
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UGears Carousel
By: Emma on 23 JanuaryThis was my first set and it was amazing! When I broke some pieces and didn't have extras they sent me what I needed for free. This is an amazing company with amazing projects! I cannot wait to buy more.
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UGears Carousel
By: Anonymous on 21 JulyBought this for my little niece and we had so much fun building it. She wanted to paint each piece individually which made it even more fun. I would highly recommend this as a gift or a special treat for yourself. It is so mesmerising when completed!
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UGears Cash Register
By: Kate on 20 NovemberBut I think that must be a 4.5. That's very interesting but it works not so perfect. There are some problems. But at all I think that's great for this type of puzzle!
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UGears Cash Register
By: Nathan on 30 JulyVery easy to assemble. The parts are better cut, and the tolerances are better than other Ugears models. A+++
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UGears Cash Register
By: Janine on 21 JuneThis model is amazing, really great quality
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UGears Compact Racer Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 02 Octoberthe project of assembling this model was challenging and enjoyable. The construct of its design always amazes me as it all comes together and actually works! Cheers to the engineers that design them. Looking forward to new spring activated models. I much prefer them to the rubber band ones.
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UGears Compact Racer Model Kit
By: Simon on 04 AugustIt was very easy to build, and one of the pieces in the steering wheel broke, but there was a replacement in the set
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UGears Compact Racer Model Kit
By: Jeff on 01 JulyIt was so wonderful to do a build with NO toothpicks, and the rubber bands were a nice touch for the tires. I think this would be great for a youngster, or someone just starting with building these types of models.
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UGears Date Navigator
By: Kate on 14 JulyYour designs and construction are excellent. The materials are good quality. However the instructions do not always illustrate the most difficult aspects of the kits. This review is for all the kits I have purchased so far.(more than 9)
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UGears Date Navigator
By: Jimbo on 04 SeptemberThis was my first puzzle. This is the one that got me hooked on Ugears puzzles. I have 2 curio cabinets with Ugears puzzles. I have several clocks. I have about 13 Ugears puzzles. I love them!!!
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UGears Date Navigator
By: Krystie on 11 AugustI bought this for my nephew. He absolutely loved it! This is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members (and myself!) Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with.
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UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05
By: Anonymous on 04 SeptemberSuperb build, no problems at all. Once finished, it was impossible to make the car move; too many gears, I suppose. But in any case, a superb model.
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UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05
By: Philip on 19 SeptemberWell designed and engineered model . 5 Stars to your Team .It took roughly a month to build. some frustrating assembly problems with getting the gears to rotate and final assembly rear wheels do not rotate. This is the third UGEARS model.that I have built. Excellent instructions and the video helps with the build.
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UGears Dream Cabriolet VM05
By: Nataliya on 15 DecemberThis is a great model. It is fun to build and great to play with. This is my 5th model and I love it. Will buy more.
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UGears Dynamometer
By: Trish on 26 DecemberMy son is really into mechanical things, studying to be a diesel engineer so this he enjoyed putting together.
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UGears Dynamometer
By: Trish on 26 DecemberMy son is really into mechanical things, studying to be a diesel engineer so this he enjoyed putting together.
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UGears Dynamometer
By: Dwan wilson on 12 AugustMy kindy class and I thoroughly enjoyed putting this together.
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UGears Eiffel Tower Mini Wooden Model Kit
By: Cam on 16 JulySome connections were a little tight, but what a wonderful final product! Will definitely order more.
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UGears Engine Clock Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 11 SeptemberBuilding this clock was a huge challenge for me. At first, I could only get it to run for about three hours. But after disassembling it several times, applying wax, and sanding some parts—especially the hour-hand mechanism—I finally got it to work! As the photo shows, it ran for an incredible 6 hours and 25 minutes with the engine turned off! After tweaking a lot with the pendulum, I was also able to achieve a difference of only 4 seconds compared with a stopwatch over that entire period!! This is a fantastic piece of engineering, and there were times I truly felt like a clockmaker. It gave me many hours of fun during and specially after its assembly. Thank you again, Ugears! You're geniuses!
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UGears Engine Clock Wooden Model Kit
By: Rachael on 25 JulyThis order was a present for my son for his 50th birthday. He has recently bought a house to renovate and when he has time he will start on the clock. It was his choice to have that as a present.
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UGears Engine Clock Wooden Model Kit
By: Adrian on 02 JulyVery easy to assemble and very clear guidance, the mechanism works perfect and very smooth. It's one of my favorite Ugears mechanism, I love to hear it ticking and see the continuous movement !
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UGears Globus
By: Michael on 07 NovemberI just finished and i left one part out hahahhaa. Definitely buying a new one, it was a r3ally cool process. Thx guys.
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UGears Globus
By: Renata on 13 FebruaryI bought it for my husband, but he said he has no nerves for assembling :) So I tried it myself. It was very easy to follow the instruction. Just be sure to wax all gears and parts and check mooving as showen so you will enjoy your spinning globus. I had a great time assembling and I'm impressed on the product itself. And now, what to buy next?
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UGears Globus
By: Clara on 31 DecemberI had it as a gift and it is a really cool kit, easy to follow the steps and it looks cool on the shelf but I guess I did something wrong because the mechanisms of the base won't turn, they are kind of stuck and I am afraid If I try to dismantle anything I will be lost with the pieces numbers or I will break something. I will try another one of the kits, though, I really enjoy the mounting and the looks.
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UGears Hagrid's Flying Motorbike with Sidecar Model Kit
By: Victor on 26 JanuaryThe motorbike is beatiful, much more than I expected. The instructions are excellent. It's a nice challenge because it's not so simple to build it. I'd love to do another one.
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UGears Hagrid's Flying Motorbike with Sidecar Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberI built this awhile ago but never did a review. Nice model to build but be careful small parts. It went together with out any problems and the instructions were good.
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UGears Hagrid's Flying Motorbike with Sidecar Model Kit
By: matthew5855 on 18 JuneAAA seller
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UGears Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Model Kit
By: Richard on 26 JulyBought this for my granddaughters partner He loves it!
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UGears Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Model Kit
By: Howard on 06 JulyThis model is a good mid level challenge and well designed. I found some of the parts did not fit snugly and needed to be glued so they didn't fall off...ie front bumper, back license plate. Several moving parts such as hood, trunk, doors, seats and turning front axles. I always prefer the spring motor to the rubber band models.
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UGears Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 19 MayA great idea to make the car not big compared to other models, it gave grace, the implementation of the suitcase ejection mechanism is very thoughtful, I played enough at the assembly stages, the developers are constantly surprising, well done guys. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Wooden Model Kit
By: Maggie on 29 AugustThis is our second ugears puzzle. We loved the first one and decided on this for our next project. Can’t wait to put it together!
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Wooden Model Kit
By: William on 25 AugustThe castle turned out beautiful. It was easy to put together, the instructions were easy to understand. It is the perfect size for display. Everyone that sees it is so fascinated by it. I have put together other brands of wood puzzles but Ugears is by far the best!
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Wooden Model Kit
By: Teresa on 14 JulyMy grandson loves it! Thank you for creativity . More fun Harry Potter stuff please. Thank you
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Model Kit
By: Michael on 11 AugustI am enjoying building the Hogwarts Express very much especially as I am painting it all like the example in the UTube video. I am doing it backwards really as I did the track first and then the carriage and the tender and then the engine. I enjoyed doing the first three bits but the engine is giving me a few problems. Parts 1 to 5 were quite difficult to make and it would be. Helpful if there were spares. the gears on page 10 were difficult to complete as the pieces are fragile and require a lot of strength and dexterity to complete. It is very easy to break pieces 24, 25, 28, 29, and 32, spares would be very useful and when I assembled them all some of the holes in pieces 9 and 34 seemed small and I had to do quite a bit of filing to get them to fit. I broke a couple of the washers no 27 and had to fix them with super glue. So a couple of spares would have been very handy. In spite of that the model is great and I will send some photos when i’ have finished it. 2 more small points. I found it hard to paint the signs on 162 and 164. If the lettering were more pronounced it would be easier to paint, and I also found the hammer you provided in your Ugears Expess Train essential for this model. These models are great fun and I am hoping to do your QUIDDITCH PINBALL next. I have not produced nice music on my Hurdygurdy yet but like to try.
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 17 FebruaryA very funny model, not difficult to assemble, very similar to the original train from the movie with cool cartoon characters. Harry Potter fans will definitely love this model. Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Model Kit
By: Mónica on 19 SeptemberThe model is very accurate in terms of detail, but it was harder to assemble than other models I've made before. The pieces fit together very tightly, and I think that's why I can't get the moving mechanism to work.
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UGears Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses UFidgets
By: Celine on 20 SeptemberPerfect
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UGears Harry Potter Knight Bus Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 03 JanuaryThis is awesome! It worked almost flawlessly. The only drawback was that it won't drive in small mode. Overall, GREAT build though and so much fun
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UGears Harry Potter Knight Bus Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberThis was a little harder than some, I think the expansion of the bus was the most difficult, just take your time and go slow. No parts missing and is sitting on the shelf.
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UGears Harry Potter Knight Bus Model Kit
By: Ron on 29 MarchHey exciting to build. But the spring is stuck. Maybe too tight. The model is finished. Is there anyway too solve this?
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UGears Harry Potter Magical Creatures and Items UFidgets
By: Céline on 20 SeptemberSplendid
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UGears Harry Potter Magical Vehicles UFidgets
By: Céline on 20 SeptemberThese models are magnificent
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UGears Harry Potter Magical Vehicles UFidgets
By: Robert on 26 AugustMy 15-year-old grandson has enjoyed multiple U Gears projects, so I decided to give my seven year-old grandson two starter kits. They seem to be the same excellent quality as the ones I have purchased before and he is excited to build them.
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Ugears Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 20 Octoberit's very pretty
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UGears Harry Potter Quidditch Pinball Model Kit
By: Flemming on 10 NovemberThis model was by far the most difficult to with . (I have built 20+) Not because it was difficult to assemble, but it was SO difficult to separate the parts from the boards. I think I spent more time cutting and pressing the parts from the boards without damage, than assembling the model itself. Even then it happened time and time again that the upper ply of the part splintered off. The material (plywood) seems to be very dry and flaky. The assembled model works fine and is Fun to play with.
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UGears Harry Potter Quidditch Pinball Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 10 Octoberbought it as a gift. Putting together now and looks forward to playing it and sending me a picture of his high score.
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UGears Harry Potter Quidditch Pinball Model Kit
By: Cyne on 01 SeptemberThis is the very first time I've tackled this type of project, and honestly, I was so afraid of failing that it took me two years to even start! In the end, the instructions are quite clear. I had a little trouble at the end, and that's probably why the scoreboard unfortunately doesn't work. I advise you to follow the instructions to the letter, especially when it recommends waxing or filing the piece! The finished product is superb; I'm thrilled. The pinball machine works quite well. If you're used to doing 3D puzzles and are also a Harry Potter fan, don't hesitate!
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UGears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Pete on 08 JulyIt was a birthday present for my grandson. He absolutely loves it. We like the way they are constructed and the way they can be propelled. We have had U-gears products before and they are really good and some are very challenging.
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UGears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Andrew on 28 JuneGreat model. Enjoyed putting it together. It won’t be the last model from Ugears that I buy!
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UGears Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Andrew on 28 JuneGreat model. Enjoyed putting it together. It won’t be the last model from Ugears that I buy!
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UGears Hexapod Explorer
By: Anthony on 23 AugustThis is a fun puzzle. Not too difficult if you follow the instructions. More importantly, make sure you sand and wax all round parts and the holes they go into; along with all gears. Sometimes sand between teeth to make sure there are no wooden remnants. It moves down the hallway fast. I can't get it to walk slowly. You will need to run the gears while holding the hexapod to mesh the gears to run smoothly several times.
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UGears Hexapod Explorer
By: Mark on 19 AugustThe ugears wooden models are really enjoyable to build. They are very strong when built and wirk well. The instruction booklet is top quality. This won't be my last purchase.
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UGears Hexapod Explorer
By: Steve on 20 MayAn excellent model to build. I have learnt to use graphite as the anti friction medium on the gears and the wax on flat surfaces. The legs work really well when switched on but it doesn't walk too far, requiring prodding from time to time. When picked up the legs flail around for quite a while. I suspect there is too much friction between the rubber bands on the feet and the surface it is travelling over. Put it on a marble worktop and it travelled much further.
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UGears Hot Rod Furious Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Charles on 25 JuneAwesome
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UGears Hot Rod Furious Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberI also did the furious Mouse. Very nice model and good to build for first timers. Excellent product with no parts missing and real good instructions.
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UGears Hot Rod Furious Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 21 AprilI really liked that the model is not big, just for a small shelf. The assembly is very simple, the result is excellent, the machine is nimble. I recommend to purchase for acquaintance, and then move on to complex models. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
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UGears Hurdy Gurdy
By: Barry Stewart on 28 JuneThis was a very rewarding build. The instructions were simple to follow every setup of the way. Rubber bands seem to be a problem for some builders, but they could not have been more straight forward to handle in this build. A great model, it looks so good finished.
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UGears Hurdy Gurdy
By: Tony on 31 DecemberThis was a 21st birthday present for my son who really didn't want or need for anything. This present fitted the bill perfectly and has been played with everyday so far.
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UGears Hurdy Gurdy
By: Jeremy Davies on 23 NovemberFantastic design with high quality manufactured parts. Even the “hammer assembly tool” used to help tap pieces into place is a work of art! Great fun to build - and I’m managing a tune!!
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UGears Indie Moto 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Gerard on 12 AugustLovely old bike. Easy to assemble.
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UGears Indie Moto 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Dmitriy on 31 MayOf the three pictures that came out, I collected everything and liked the bike the most because of the elaborate detailing. Three pictures together look great on the wall. Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears
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UGears Indie Moto 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Bill on 27 AprilGreat item. What a fun build. It's hanging in my garage.
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UGears Lighthouse of Alexandria Wooden Model Kit
By: Robert on 13 DecemberIt was a great build. a few fit issues but the final result was great.
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UGears Lighthouse of Alexandria Wooden Model Kit
By: Rod on 24 JanuaryThis model was fun and the best part everything fit well! Thanks u gear will continue to buy your product.
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UGears Lighthouse of Alexandria Wooden Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 19 DecemberIt turned out to be a very cute night light, detailed, easy to assemble, but very interesting, most importantly I had fun :). Electronics in wooden models are TOP. Review on the Incredible Gears channel.
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Ugears Mad Hornet Airplane
By: Anonymous on 04 MarchI encountered a few problems, mainly with the central mechanism which wouldn't turn, but otherwise it's very well designed. This is my seventh Ugears model kit and I'm still just as satisfied.
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Ugears Mad Hornet Airplane
By: Dmitriy on 25 MarchThe plane was very impressive, even such an experienced assembler with about 100 assembled models. In some places it was difficult and it was not even clear what I was doing now :), a huge number of gears that should interact smoothly with each other. Everything worked out for me, I'm happy. Review can be viewed on the channel Icredible Gears
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Ugears Mad Hornet Airplane
By: Axel on 24 NovemberVery nice model, it was a lot of fun to build, but the mechanism isn't working. The photos of the coil spring are unclear. Could someone send me a slightly larger picture of the coil installed? (Page 5, top right) Thanks
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UGears Manned Mars Rover Wooden Model Kit
By: Keith on 27 DecemberThis is a superb model. Very skilfully designed. The suspension is great, as is the door that opens and snaps shut. Also the clockwork motor with winder hidden under more doors. Before construction I coloured most parts, not with paint, which would be too thick, but with special felt tip pens whose ink was absorbed by the plywood and most items clicked together OK. Some sanding was required too. All in all, the painting took over 9hrs and construction over 13hrs. I'm 78 and starting on a marble run tomorrow!
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UGears Manned Mars Rover Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 17 AugustPutting Ugears projects together is a marvelous experience. The engineering is ingenious. The exactitude and intricacy of the designs are mind bending. I just hope Ugears doesn’t run out of ideas before I have built them all.
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UGears Manned Mars Rover Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 06 AugustVery fun to build and came out nice but some steps are unclear and require slow and careful building. You also need to put a lot of wax otherwise it will get stuck. Would be nice if there would be more wax in the box
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UGears Mechanical Aquarium
By: Elia on 19 SeptemberThat's amazing, really complex, but very very satisfying
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UGears Mechanical Aquarium
By: Chase on 30 AugustThis thing is amazing. I thought the fish would just rotate around, but they actually swim. couple bits of advice though, at first the mechanism didn't work, obviously make sure everything is put together right, but it needs to be worn in a little. at first I forced to move wondering why it didn't move on its own, but eventually it started to but would just go short bursts. Just tapping it would make it go again and doing this multiple times it eventually would just go completely on its own. second, make sure to keep all the little bits and pieces in a small bowl or dish. I almost sent an email begging for a piece I had lost until it finally turned up.
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UGears Mechanical Aquarium
By: David on 12 DecemberFantastic Model, love the mechanism very much. Insane Detail and wirks perfectly. Be aware, my model did not work at first, too, as I filled the gears with wax which blocked them when I had to check the mechanism during construction and initially I could not move the gears by hand. USE A HAIRDRYER ON MEDIUM TEMPERATURE TO MELT THE WAX CAREFULLY. Therefore, just wind the spring, activate „swim“ and direct the warm air to the gears. It took just 2 minutes until the mechanism ran super smoothly.
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UGears Mechanical Celesta
By: Suzy on 22 JanuaryLove it…the G is out of key so that’s frustrating but maybe there is a fix
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UGears Mechanical Celesta
By: Chris on 29 JanuaryThis kit was great fun to build, the instructions were excellent and the quality of the parts throughout was top notch. I only used one of the spare pieces due to a slight split as it came off the sprue, and I'm clumsy, so even these more advanced kits are accessible to the less dexterous of us. Already thinking of which kit to get next!
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UGears Mechanical Celesta
By: Jeanie on 03 JanuaryAwesome build. plays well. highly recommend!
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UGears Mechanical Flower
By: Meithilesh on 11 AugustThis was my first build. And i enjoyed every minute of it. the instructions were easy to follow. this is the first of many more. i will do a few more builds before i buy the aero clock
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UGears Mechanical Flower
By: Serge on 23 DecemberThis is my first wooden mechanical model, and I preferred to start with something easy. Apart from a small decorative flower that broke during assembly (my carelessness), but was immediately replaced with an identical piece included in the kit, everything else is perfect. I highly recommend thoroughly deburring the gears once they're removed from their housings and not skimping on the wax; it makes the mechanism much smoother and easier to operate. In any case, for a first attempt, it was a resounding success and a source of great satisfaction. Thank you very much.
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UGears Mechanical Flower
By: Anonymous on 26 SeptemberI love ugears models and I have a large verity of them. This is by far the most beautiful and elegant model of all! But quite sadly it does not hold without glue, and it even if you glue it, it still shakes. With that said I still definitely recommend it, just due to its elegance, but keep in mind that contrary to all other models this one does not stand on its own.
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UGears Mechanical Tellurion Model Kit
By: Ross on 22 JuneAfter installing so many gears, I was quite surprised that it worked
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UGears Mechanical Tellurion Model Kit
By: Jose on 23 DecemberGreat product. Well illustrated, single-sentence polyglot instruction manual. Not recommended for older, arthritic hands. I broke several pieces in setting up the pieces. Earth globe assembly is particularly fragile. Once finished, after many hours of focused attention in several sessions and some frustration, it's quite a rewarding experience to gaze on and teach others a model (it's just a model) for the mechanics of the phases of the moon and the seasons of the year based on ratios of wheel gears correctly engaged. A misplaced single piece can derail the whole motion, an important lesson in group work. Every manager and team leader should have one on their desk to show that a team is as strong as its weakest link.
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UGears Mechanical Tellurion Model Kit
By: Peter on 05 AprilThe design of this model is brilliant on so many levels. The Earth rotates on its axis keeping its orientation in space as it orbits the Sun; the moon orbits the earth, and the plane of its orbit is tilted with respect to the Sun and Earth! Without the tilt, eclipses would happen twice per month. The adjustment for the phases of the Moon with the seasons is masterful. In the assembly of the structure, there is the clever way the slots are ‘sprung’ so that the tabs are retained snugly. Then there are the artistic touches—the animated flapping bird on the Earth, and other ornamental features. I had to have three goes at assembling the mechanism using the eccentric/off-centred gear before it would run smoothly, but apart from that, the build was straightforward, although I used a great deal more sandpaper than was supplied... A superb and highly educational working model of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. My first from Ugears, but by no means my last. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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UGears Mechanical Theatre
By: Anonymous on 15 OctoberVery nice! You have to follow the directions closely. You still may need to adjust the gears once it is set up. Be sure to wax the “shafts” to make this easy. Shafts = toothpicks. Not hard (a bit harder than easy). Take your time, use care and it comes out nice! I wonder if painting it would enhance it.
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UGears Mini Desert Buggy
By: Zack on 01 DecemberI bought this to build with my 9 year old. It is the first one we've attempted and it is definitely more complex than we expected, so the 14+ rating on it is accurate. The mechanical parts are fascinating. I was able to teach my son about gears, ratchets, and one way freewheels. Amazing. The only thing I wish was the instructions had 1:1 images of the rubber bands so we could be sure we had the right ones. Kind of like Lego does with axles.
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UGears Mini Desert Buggy
By: Leo on 27 AugustI made this buggy with my grandson. He is a big lego fan but this was so much fun to put together. Its great to seen him develop the skills needed and the application really surprised me. A great learning toy!
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UGears Mini Desert Buggy
By: Anonymous on 22 OctoberIts really cool, its a bit confusing with all the rubber band gears but its a funexpirience
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UGears Mini Steampunk Airship Model Kit
By: Bill on 21 OctoberAmusing, fun to build. Along with the Steampunk submarine and the 2.5D zeppelin kit it will be used at multiple events to advertise the annual Watch City Steampunk Festival.
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UGears Mini Steampunk Airship Model Kit
By: Bob on 31 JulyNice time filler will be looking a new product!
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UGears Mini Steampunk Submarine Model Kit
By: Kevin on 10 DecemberI love this little machine.Typical UGears quality, which comes in handy when painting. The build was a good one. The fit was excellent, the tolerances were tight, and the gears meshed nicely. It only toom a handfull of runs to break it in enough to get all the moving parts doing their thing. The paints I use are craft store acrylic metallics, Vallejo metals and airs. Everything is hand painted on the sheet, with edges done before assembly. Paint does weaken the pieces, so I sand a bit oof the edges of each little peg so they don't require as much force. Even a light layer of paint can create a snug fit after that.
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UGears Mini Steampunk Submarine Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 25 OctoberIts beautiful but I did something wrong and its not working, probably my fault but I did eveything correct and its still not working. I dont know but im sad. Either way I like your products and I will probably buy something new. Im waiting for new things to spend money on.
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UGears Mini Steampunk Submarine Model Kit
By: Robert on 11 JuneGrandkids enjoyed them
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UGears Moto Compact Folding Scooter Mechanical Model Kit
By: Rudy on 25 AugustIt was a little more intricate for me than the drone but love it! The folding of the handle was a surprise feature and took a little bit of fiddling with the gear but got it working! Ordered another one to have it at the ready as a gift!
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UGears Moto Compact Folding Scooter Mechanical Model Kit
By: Brandon on 13 AugustAs usual an amazing little device from UGEARS. This was a challenging build. I didn’t think my motor was working at first, so I put a headlamp on and inspected the build while reviewing the manual. I jiggered with the gearing a little bit with the tips of my fingers until I started getting movement, then more movement. In a little while all the parts were mating really well and it was working flawlessly. These products take care to assemble correctly and a little breaking in to work properly. Enjoy the process! These are unique items!
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UGears Moto Compact Folding Scooter Mechanical Model Kit
By: Derrick on 10 JulyLooking good, not quite complete,but going well
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UGears NASA Lunar Rover Wooden Model Kit
By: Gergő on 06 FebruaryI really like it, simple but fun build, it works very well and it looks really nice. This is my 5th model from Ugears and so far I’m very satisfied with what you have to offer. You guys are awesome.
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UGears NASA Saturn V Wooden Kit
By: Paul on 03 JuneAwesome build! For those struggling, a few tips: -sand all burrs even if they already feel smooth; it makes fitting much tighter -wax tight connections; it makes assembly much easier (and disassembly if needed to fix mistakes) -soak all bendable parts (I leave them wrapped in a wet paper towel for a few minutes); it allows gentle stretching without breaking -take your time and have fun! Things break, glue repairs. -mark the steps as they are completed; it makes it so much easier to pickup tomorrow where you left off today.
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UGears NASA Saturn V Wooden Kit
By: Allison on 12 FebruaryThis was my fourth kit and although there were some difficulties it was so worth working though it. What a design. It’s so clever and so impressive. Well worth the money. It’s an eye catcher for sure. Well done.
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UGears NASA Saturn V Wooden Kit
By: David on 31 MayI received this model as a birthday present! It's a fantastic model! I really liked the smell of wood during the assembly process. The quality is top notch, I assembled the model without any problems! Recommended!
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UGears NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Wooden Kit
By: Anonymous on 19 SeptemberThe parts fit much more easily than other Ugears projects. A fun and easy build. I would recommend this model to first-time Ugears people. Fun to build, parts are cut well, and easyish to assemble. A+
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UGears NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Wooden Kit
By: Davin on 01 NovemberThis is a really nice kit, but I have some nitpicks. I had to glue on some stops for the doors for them to consistently close perfectly (Just a couple of bits of toothpick at the front and back wall). The tensioning mechanism for the string only goes one way. I was very afraid of breaking something, or having the tension break something in the future. But with all that said, it's a great build and the model looks awesome when completed. The pictures don't do it justice, and I love it.
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UGears NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Wooden Kit
By: Anthony on 13 MayThis is a fine model to build. All the pieces came out of each board with minimum effort. The shuttle was challenging with the gears to open and close the shuttle doors. Just follow the instructions. The most trouble I had was the fishing line. It had a life of its own. Hard time creating and utilizing the loop to the bottom of shuttle. Looks great on the shelf and looks like it's flying with the almost invisible fishing line.
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UGears Old Clock Tower Mechanical Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 11 DecemberI love it and for something to add to it is the option to add an electric Motor to it so it could move on its own and tell time for people who wants it to run like a normal clock
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UGears Old Clock Tower Mechanical Model Kit
By: Michael on 08 MarchA nice kit; the parts are easy to disassemble and fit together well, and in the end everything actually works.
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UGears Old Clock Tower Mechanical Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 05 AugustThis is my first one and first time doing 3d.. I'm slow going and between hospital visits and chemo even slower.. But it is fun and can't wait to finish it
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UGears Pickup Lumberjack Model Kit
By: Ellen on 24 JuneMade of strong material
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UGears Pickup Lumberjack Model Kit
By: Peter on 04 JuneGreat product, very well made. Makes you want to do other things. Keep it up!
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UGears Pickup Lumberjack Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 19 MayVery nice model, really did not expect such a result :). The assembly is simple and at the same time interesting, a model for evening relaxation. Works like a watch, the only thing for me is rather weak rear suspension, put a tangerine and she immediately sank :). Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears
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UGears Pneumatic Engine
By: Elijah on 14 Aprilcool model. can not give 5 stars. works pretty well and mine is not that loose. its okay, like the design though
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UGears Pneumatic Engine
By: Pete on 19 DecemberThis was my first time with a Ugears kit but it certainly won't be the last. This little, working engine was a delight to build and it works very well indeed. Very well designed with lovely clear instructions. Thank You.
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UGears Pneumatic Engine
By: Dima on 13 MayEasy to assemble, a lot of fun!
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UGears Rescue Hovercraft Wooden Model Kit
By: Don on 28 NovemberUgears models are absolutely the best to build. I’ve been building their models for years and have tried some of the other companies, but I find that the Ugears models are far superior in both instruction and materials. This model was really a great one to build and came out very well.
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UGears Rescue Hovercraft Wooden Model Kit
By: Anthony on 13 AugustIt's a fine puzzle. All the parts fit together and I only had to use a tool a few times to remove parts from boards. Plenty of extra parts. I had a good time putting this together and watching run down the hall going to the left and right. Propellers move also.
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UGears Research Vessel
By: Gergő on 13 JulyBeautiful model. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the mechanisms to move, despite carefully sanding and waxing every moving part. Nevertheless, it was fun building it and it looks great.
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UGears Research Vessel
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberBuilt this last year and enjoyed it. Turned out really good. Wish I could put a picture on, no parts missing and the instructions were excellent.
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UGears Research Vessel
By: Tim on 07 AugustVery interesting model to build. Took me around 18 hours - on & off. Noticed a couple of mistakes in the instructions which threw me off a bit, but all in all, a very enjoyable build. I would highly recommend it, and I’m definitely looking forward to building the next one…
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UGears Retro Car UGR-T Model Kit
By: Marge on 15 MarchI had this box sitting on a shelf for over a year. Finally built it. My 8th project. Definitely very advanced. Loved every minute of the build. But something is wrong with the spring. I finally got it in correctly and the car won't move. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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UGears Retro Car UGR-T Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 28 SeptemberAgain I am blown away by this model. As my says “it is so cute”. I love the detail especially the fabric roof and how it will retract. Also the speed at which this model runs is much slower than my other models as it should be. Not sure if this is by design or not but it is perfect!!!!
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UGears Retro Car UGR-T Model Kit
By: Javier on 10 JuneGood morning UGEARS. I really like this model, thank you UGEARS, keep it up, everything is perfect.
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UGears Roadster MK3 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Freddie on 16 AugustMy first ugears wooden set that ive bought to make sure i can manage the likes of the UGT-24 which will be next. Decent enough instructions, good parts, and while i didnt need the spares are a welcome touch. As an avid lego technic fan, boy i thought that hurt your fingers while this is on another level but worth it
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UGears Roadster MK3 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Kristina on 11 JulyWe love Ugears. So many models all over our house and in the stash to be built later. High quality, good instructions, and good for many ages of people.
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UGears Roadster MK3 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Dmitriy on 01 JuneThis is my third painting in the series, they look very cool on one wall. I recommend. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
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UGears Roadster VM-01
By: Francisco on 24 NovemberAbsolutely stunning, a perfect 10.
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UGears Roadster VM-01
By: Michael on 16 JuneThis is a wonderful model. I'm two-thirds of the way in and broke the rear axle. Now I'm waiting to see if the vaunted replacement service is as good as they say.
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UGears Roadster VM-01
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberI enjoyed building this kit, quite a few pieces well planned out. Take your time and follow the instructions and don't miss a step. U-Gears has always brought out good products. Congrats.
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UGears Rome Colosseum Mini Wooden Model Kit
By: Nathan on 06 DecemberEasy 'one sit-com' watching build. Looks great!
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UGears Safe
By: David Malcolm Frost on 02 OctoberQuality product, true working model. I found the UGEARS Safe very entertaining and easy to comprehend directions made it that much more enjoyable. I plan on getting more of the models available and so will my friends.
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UGears Safe
By: Jeanette on 14 JanuaryI phoned Cool Things and asked them to order in this Ugears safe and the Ugears Treasure Box and send them up to Sydney to me in time for Christmas. Their Customer Service is fantastic. They delivered in plenty of time & I am so happy with the Ugears models. I gave the safe to my 15 year old son who enjoys a construction project. It’s packaged well & is complicated enough to keep him busy. The treasure box I gave to my 19 year old daughter. She enjoys puzzles so I thought this was something different that she’d enjoy putting together. Thank you Cool Things!
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UGears Safe
By: GBJ on 14 JulyI bought this on kickstarter. Dont be too worried about pressing hard to put it together. Really works amazingly well considering its wood. LOVE IT!
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UGears Serenity's Dream Yacht Mechanical Model Kit
By: Bernadette on 16 AugustHigh-quality models
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UGears Serenity's Dream Yacht Mechanical Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 22 JuneThe model works perfectly and is beautiful.
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UGears Serenity's Dream Yacht Mechanical Model Kit
By: Anthony on 26 JanuaryThe sailboat looks great. The parts fit nicely, except the part that allows the spring to wind is a bit loose. It may need a few times through the gears in order to 'sail'.
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UGears Sky Watcher Tourbillon Table Clock
By: John on 25 SeptemberDefinitely anadvanced build (not for the faint of heart)! This is my first Ugears project after doing six of a competitor brand. I find that the instructions weren't as detailed BUT the parts are much more sturdy. Actually thepanels are at least twice as thick. I have it completed but I have a couple of gears jamming and Ihaven't found out whichones they are so it won't operate (annoying) but I will figure it out. One other thing I discovered is that the "lock" is just a hair too long making catch on the drive gear! Try it if you dare and want a challenge! John
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UGears Sky Watcher Tourbillon Table Clock
By: Sergei on 26 JulyI assembled this model about three years ago, and I found it quite interesting from a technical point of view. I was pleased with the assembly process, but the design itself is very capricious and may not work the first time. I also could not set the exact speed of the clock, so I cannot use it for its intended purpose. However, the model is beautiful and it is pleasant to watch it work. I can recommend it.
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UGears Sky Watcher Tourbillon Table Clock
By: Joseph on 16 JulyAn excellent puzzle! A challenge to build and impressive to show off. Adequate instructions, easy to follow. Not for beginners though! And extreme care must be taken - this is very intricate puzzle, and demands full attention at all times. (I made one minor mistake: I installed the UGEARS logo backwards on the top part.) They point out that you need to seat the top tourbillon part. However, once it is completed, there is a breaking-in period: The first time it only ran a few seconds, but I kept restarting it and now it runs continuously.
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UGears Split Rock Lighthouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Joseph on 19 AugustThis is a great little puzzle! I enjoyed putting it together, and it looks so good. It works very well as a nightlight, and very nice just sitting on a desk. Not for those wanting something quick and easy though - lining up 20 tabs requires patience!
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UGears Split Rock Lighthouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Richard on 05 AugustNot too challenging but a nice result.
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UGears Split Rock Lighthouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Melvin on 13 JulyDidn’t realize how easy it was to assemble. Very pleased.
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UGears Sports Car Rapid Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Michael on 19 AugustA beautifully designed kit.
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UGears Sports Car Rapid Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Rémy on 09 JanuarySanta brought me three UGEAR sets. I started with the Fast Mouse sports car and I'm thrilled. I think it's best to start with an easy level before moving on to the UGR-S retro model and the SIDE Car motorcycle. Thank you, UGEAR, you've made me a happy retiree!
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UGears Sports Car Rapid Mouse Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 30 NovemberI enjoyed building this Rapid Mouse, very nice to build and an excellent first time build. It adds nicely to my collection.
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UGears Steam Express 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: Bill on 13 NovemberExcellent detaill, easy assembly. The frame on the one I built is now painted in gunmetalmetallic gray. It will be one part of a promotional display for the 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festivaal.
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UGears Steampunk Clock
By: Michele on 28 January
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UGears Steampunk Clock
By: Trish on 26 DecemberOur laughter likes all things quirky and this fit the bill perfectly
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UGears Steampunk Clock
By: Dion on 23 October
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UGears Stegosaurus Wooden Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 17 JulyExcellent dinosaur model, perhaps the easiest to assemble of the three dinosaurs, but no less interesting. You can watch the review on the Incredible Gears channel.
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UGears Stegosaurus Wooden Model Kit
By: Sidharth on 05 JulyGreat gift for my girlfriend who loves building stuff! Would recommend this product to everyone.
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UGears Stegosaurus Wooden Model Kit
By: Anthony on 26 JanuaryThis model is a fine addition to the other three 'dinos'. Just have to watch how each leg is put together and attached to the body. Once they are put on correctly, the 'dino' walks down the hallway of the house.
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UGears STEM Lab Curvimeter
By: Bill on 26 OctoberFairly easy to build, and the gear / cam mechanism is fascinating. I especially appreciated the contruction aids for getting the rubber edge onto the wheel.
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UGears STEM Lab Curvimeter
By: Rose on 15 JulyGreat easy to do but can’t access QR code
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UGears STEM Lab Curvimeter
By: Ryan on 26 DecemberLove this a quick and easy build
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UGears STEM Lab Tachometer
By: Curt on 28 JanuaryExcellent quality product and fun to build. It's nice to find gifts that are not plastic.
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UGears STEM Lab Variator
By: Jozef on 21 JulyNice piece of mechanics. Helps to learn about how those things work
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UGears STEM Lab Variator
By: Ben on 01 JuneIt’s cool
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UGears Three Wheeler UGR-S Wooden Model Kit
By: Kim on 15 Septemberjust another great build!! I love the coil motor and the rubber gasket for the wheels versus the rubber bands.thank you again!
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UGears Three Wheeler UGR-S Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 07 SeptemberGood job UGEARS!! This vehicle's assembly was a brilliant and surprising, specially the back chain. It's the most complex model I've ever built, with the highest number of pieces. After finishing, I had to remove the front wheels to polish the wood and apply wax so they'd roll smoothly. Attaching the spring was one of the most challenging tasks I've faced in my 10 wooden puzzles. I finally got the tricar to travel an incredible 5.30 meters!!!. Can anyone beat that? ;)
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UGears Three Wheeler UGR-S Wooden Model Kit
By: Gergő on 06 FebruaryLovely vehicle, it looks so pretty on my shelf and building it was a blast. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about its mechanism. Even if I wind it up all the way, it remains stuck and it needs a little extra push to release the spring. The front wheels also turned out to be too tight, they don’t roll on the floor at all, making it impossible for the car to move on its own. Not sure if I did something wrong, the rear wheel does not have this problem at all. But I bought this car primarily for decorative reasons (and to build it of course) and for that, it is perfect.
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UGears Timer
By: Krystie on 11 AugustThis is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members. Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with. This one I bought for myself, and I had a ball putting it together.
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UGears Timer
By: Jan.Jacobs on 12 AugustBuild the timer over the last two days and I'm very pleased! Works like a charm and was a real pleasure to build. Watching it tick quietly away is truly calming and pleasing :-). Thanks
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UGears Top Fuel Dragster Model Kit UGEARS
By: Anonymous on 07 SeptemberGreat parts, easy assembly, EXCEPT The rear wheel assembly made me tear my hair out. Probably my fault, but none of the spokes wanted to hold position long enough to create a lined-up wheel. Other than that, another great kit. Thanks!
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UGears Top Fuel Dragster Model Kit UGEARS
By: Rudy on 25 AugustNow, this one is my favorite of them all!!! Not only has great looks but works great too!!! I did order another one to build and race them against each other!
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UGears Top Fuel Dragster Model Kit UGEARS
By: Anonymous on 04 MarchThe final result is superb! I received it for Christmas and only encountered minor issues with some of the small parts, but it was purely cosmetic. Otherwise, I loved it! I still find them all equally beautiful!
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UGears Tracked Off Road Vehicle Wooden Model Kit
By: Kevin collings on 28 AugustJust finished building my Tracked Off Road Vehicle and it is excellent. Great fun to build and the tracks are a bit of a challenge. Different from anything I have built. I live the fact that Ugears models require no messy glues and are so precise. Another great build.
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Ugears Trailer for Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Nathan on 03 NovemberWent together easily. Fun to assemble. No parts issue. A++
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Ugears Trailer for Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Jason K. on 15 Novembernow my truck is complete! great build
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Ugears Trailer for Heavy Boy Truck VM-03
By: Anonymous on 02 NovemberIt's enjoyable to build. Although it’s complicated, you have to be good at making stuff.
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UGears Treasure Box
By: Vincent on 17 JulyAn excellent model, all pieces are cut to exceptional tolerances.
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UGears Treasure Box
By: Dafni on 08 MarchThis was so satisfying! We made the box as part of our date night over the past few weeks. Near the end we made a mistake and thought the whole project was doomed but we managed to retrace the build back to the mistake and correct it without breaking anything. Finally, we put the key in the lock and everything started moving so smoothly! Someone said they used wax to help them push pins in, we sanded down a bit the sides when pushing felt too resistant. And we used a lot more wax than what was in the box - we actually used the cheap little white candles you find in big shops in large packs. They're softer.
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UGears Treasure Box
By: Layla on 16 OctoberI love this box. It was a little hard to build once my thumb started hurting, but other than that it was awesome to build
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UGears Triceratops Wooden Model Kit
By: Anthony on 01 DecemberA nice addition to the dinosaur series. Just make sure you follow the instructions in building the legs and attaching them to the gear in the body. Walks just fine.
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UGears Triceratops Wooden Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 23 AugustThe second, cool dinosaur in the Ugears line. Assembly was easy, perhaps because there are similarities with the T-Rex model. It's nice to watch a running dinosaur on your table, a little childish joy, it's cool, because it's hard to surprise an adult. Thanks Ugears! I will wait for the replenishment of the Jurassic period collection :). You can watch the review on the Incredible Gears channel
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UGears Trimaran Merihobus Sailboat
By: Michael Coverdale on 27 FebruaryThe Trimaran arrived today so I haven't started the process of making it but it was great to see it arrived today and it was extremely well packaged. I will be able to spend a lot of time making the model which will keep a 82 year old from getting bored.
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UGears Tyrannosaurus Rex Wooden Model Kit
By: Anthony on 26 JanuaryNow I have all three. Again, if you make sure you following instructions for the legs and gears, it is a lot of fun watching it walk down the hall. The best part is that the jaw and tail also move as it walks.
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UGears Tyrannosaurus Rex Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 01 JanuaryI'm tempted to give it 4 stars because the hexapod is clearly better, but that wouldn't be fair because that one is probably the best toy I've ever seen. This one is great fun to build, it's great fun to make it walk. It's beautiful.
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UGears Tyrannosaurus Rex Wooden Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 25 MayThe dinosaur is fantastic, it's hard to convey emotions when he collected everything and he came to life :), he quickly moves his paws, waves his tail and growls. Assembly is not easy, but very interesting. Looking forward to new dinosaurs. The review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
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UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Model
By: Erwin on 03 FebruaryI just finished this model. It was a real challenge to put this one together. The rubber band assemblies were the most challenging. Trying to get the thicker bands through the holes and all the same length was very difficult. I had to use all of the available spare parts because I kept breaking the parts. But i finally got it. Other than that this model is fantastic. It runs great!!! Make sure you use plenty of wax on the moving parts. I love these Ugears models. The problem is which one should I do next. You guys are great. I love these models. Please keep up the good work.
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UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Model
By: John on 31 MarchI really enjoyed putting this together. This was my first try at Ugears and I did break a couple parts that I was able to replace with a spare part except for one I was able to glue. If I didn’t show you you wouldn’t know. My only problem I can’t make it run. I guess a gear is not lined up and I am not going to take it apart to see. I will build another model and be more careful. I do think it is important to take your time building these. I was very impressed with how precise the parts fit together.
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UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Model
By: Alexandre on 30 DecemberMy my first ugear model and not my last one! Quality is fantastic and instructions are quite clear. I only made a couple of mistakes but I could resolve them. There are some spare parts but I didn’t need to use any of them. It cost me 10h of work approx. It is recommended to use wax properly if you want your car to move, else there are too many friction. I had to put wax at the very end on the gears as if it was oil in a car. Quite funny. Only one comment, I don’t understand the purpose of the wheel with rubber on the left side, plus it is the only part that doesn’t hold well and I had to put some glue there.
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UGears UGT-24 Endurance Racer Wooden Model Kit
By: Robert on 29 JuneJust started working on the car. There a lot of gears to assemble in the beginning, however even though I grease the gears they are very tight. Will have to work on that.
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UGears UGT-24 Endurance Racer Wooden Model Kit
By: Graham on 10 Junenot finished yet. so far a really good build although the spring mechanism was really challenging and needed strong fingers and cable ties
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UGears UGT-24 Endurance Racer Wooden Model Kit
By: Liam on 09 JuneGreat model, Took most of a full day of just focusing on this model to build it which I love, Plenty of spare pieces for the ones that are likely to snap, although I didn't need any of them. I love the introduction of colour onto these models, the plain Lazer cut ply looked great with the contrasting light and dark shades, but the little bit of colour goes a long way. Plenty of features to play with although I mainly build these models for display purposes. The use of a metal clock spring as the 'engine' means it won't go dry and brittle over time like t older rubber band powered sets unfortunately have. Overall brilliant model for those used to the u gears system and up for a bit of a finicky challenge. Would recommend
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UGears Vehicles UFidgets
By: Isabelle on 21 JuneWe received two of these items as gifts. My kids 8 and 12) really like them. Didn't take long to assemble. Neat laser cut and simple.
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UGears Vehicles UFidgets
By: Anonymous on 28 MarchMy first Ugears Item. I love all four fidgets. Easy to assemble and for this size very detailed too.
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UGears Vintage Alarm Clock Mechanical Model Kit
By: Sophie on 23 NovemberGreat little gift for secret centre something unique love it
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UGears Windstorm Dragon
By: Naomi on 09 AugustAs always, UGears pieces fit snug and run smoothly. Instructions are precise and easy to follow. Construction was challenging enough to be engaging. The engineering is fascinating and a great teaching tool for curious minds. As she ventures off to boarding school, she knows her Mums love is with her on the wings of the dragon.
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UGears Winged Sports Coupe Wooden Model Kit
By: Sharon on 11 JanuaryWe purchased this for our son for Christmas and he absolutely loves it
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UGears Pacific Ocean UFidgets
By: Anonymous on 14 NovemberAs ALWAYS, these products are faboo!
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UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit
11 AugustI bought this for my nephew. He absolutely loved it! This is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members (and myself!) Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with.
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UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit
By: Deb on 06 MarchThis amazing puzzle was very intricate. You had to be spot on with cutting. It was awesome when completed. Only thing is the tower is difficult to line up when it collapses. Otherwise great fun to make.
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UGears Book of Secrets Wooden Kit
By: Matthew on 03 OctoberUnbelievable detail in design. Make extra sure you pay close attention to the detailed instructions. When putting together you wonder how and why some of the pieces fit together. In the end it all works perfect!
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UGears Book of Secrets Wooden Kit
By: Jessica on 26 AugustMy fiance really enjoys this product. Thinks it's challenging in a positive way. He wishes there were more wax included, but overall finds the product fun.
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UGears Book of Secrets Wooden Kit
By: Joseph on 13 AugustA fun, fascinating, and useful puzzle! It's a challenge, though not a difficult build. (Follow the instructions carefully!) It's fun to show, and a secure storage. An excellent buy!
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UGears Butterfly
By: Eliesha on 04 JanuaryI purchased this for my daughter, who is 20, let’s say it has definitely challenged her, that much, she is still yet to complete the project
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UGears Butterfly
By: Louise on 15 DecemberI purchased the UGears Butterflly for my daughter who loves putting puzzles together. This offered another element to the puzzle - being able to make the puzzle move. We spent a few hours working on it together and finally it was finished. It was a challenge for my daughter, but not too hard. The puzzle itself was good quality and the finished product was very satisfying to see. Highly recommend as a family project for younger children, or an individual project for older children.
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UGears Drift Cobra Racing Car
By: ness on 06 MayMy son finally finished the Cobra and it looks incredible!
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UGears Fighter Aircraft 2.5D Wooden Puzzle Kit
By: wombatwillows on 17 NovemberPerfect transaction
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UGears Flexi Cubus Mechanical Model Kit
By: Nathan on 06 DecemberThe manual diagrams were a little confusing at times, but in the end it all made sense.
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UGears Flexi Cubus Mechanical Model Kit
By: Jacqui on 29 AugustI bought for my husband's bday, just something different and it turned out to be absolutely awesome! He also received the free Mystery Wooden Fidget Kit, which is absolutely a great fidget! We are now already looking for Xmas presents for the kids for these Ugears. A great surprise, but awesome present to give and to have! Thanks also for the quick delivery! Just in time :). Thanks!
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UGears Flexi Cubus Mechanical Model Kit
By: Melissa on 17 MarchA great gift for patient people with time on their hands. I originally bought this model kit to be part of a birthday present for my husband earlier this year but, having opened the box of goodies from Coolthings, I could see that it was going to be a bit of an overwhelming present, because (as it says in the description), you have to put it together yourself. This is fine of course, but you also have to pop out the pieces from the flat sheets of wood, which is ok and makes sense from a packing and shipping point of view, but it just means you need to budget for that time as well. So, due to the start of the year being still crazy busy, it's been changed to be part of a father's day gift instead. It looks like it will be a lot of fun once it's assembled. On the practical side it was packed very well, and it arrived quickly.
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UGears Flight Starter
By: Brandon on 17 AugustI don’t know what inspired me to buy this—I haven’t thrown a paper airplane in 20 years—but here’s my assessment. It’s a unique looking device and propels the glider quite nicely. If you’re stuck inside for a bit, as I have been, completing this one will feel like a challenge well done.
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UGears Flight Starter
By: Dawn on 16 JulyPurchased as a gift for my son.
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UGears Flight Starter
By: Anonymous on 11 JulyA bit challenging with the many rubber bands.
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UGears Foldable Phone Holder
By: wombatwillows on 17 NovemberPerfect transaction
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UGears Foldable Phone Holder
By: Ros on 23 JanuaryMy husband had a lot of fun putting the phone holder together and it is now in use and sitting beside him .
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UGears Harry Potter Golden Snitch Mechanical Model Kit
By: Joe on 17 SeptemberI'm not a Harry Potter fan, so I don't know exactly what this is. But it's fun to assemble, and I was surprised and delighted at how it works! It's fun to show! Highly recommended!
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UGears Harry Potter Golden Snitch Mechanical Model Kit
By: Dmitriy on 08 AugustA simple and fantastic model from the Harry Potter series, realistically copying the Snitch from the movie! Hung it above the shelf :). The review can be viewed on the Incredible Gears channel (YouTube). Thanks Ugears :)
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UGears Locomotive with Tender
By: Anonymous on 02 DecemberAnyway, building this model was HUGHE fun. Do NOT expect the set to run free of issues, this is WOOD. I had a piece of wax from a chinese model which helped a lot. Don't know wether a real candle would have worked as well. The most fun for me as a kind of an engineer was the actual gear, I rebuild it five times so it was correctly assembled and fit, also in the frame. To bad it's done. A special gimmik is the gear moving the top doors of the tender. Using tooth picks is a great idea, opended my mind for simple solutions. If one breaks (or even more) you find some in your kitchen in a drawer. IF you inserted some wrongly, yu can use a dremel or proxon with a 2mm drill to oben the connection. I also like that there are some replacment parts. Tips; use wax when installing tooth picks on the picks. Heat the wax with a ligher, especially with the gear wheels. it'll cover the wood and then add some more. If a tooth pick does not fit, try another one, there is quite some tolerance to the diameter of such material. eventually you'll find one that prvides a good fit and is not too tight. Do NOT use force! A small pair of pliers helps. To UGears: Check your assembly manual, some numbers (one or two) are not correct. Have it checked for usability/comprehensiveness. At some (rare occasions) I had difficulties to follow the instructions. Add a piece of wax. great work, good prescision, great fun. Too bad it 's done.. I think I will got for the marble towers next
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UGears Locomotive with Tender
By: Sergei on 26 JulyThe model is quite high-quality, all units work smoothly and without any hitches. The only thing is that in the free-running mode the key moves jerkily, apparently the tension of the rubber affects it, pressing it to the front wall. There were two typos in the instructions, which did not affect the quality of the assembly. I find the decision to use toothpicks quite interesting and practical, but I still wished there were fewer of them. I was pleased with the model, as well as the assembly, which took me about 6 hours.
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UGears Locomotive with Tender
By: Robert on 16 JulyReally good construction exercise for my grandson. One difficulty - it was difficult to put multiple pieces on the tooth picks - I had to drill out the holes to allow this to be done
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UGears Marble Run Chain Hoist
By: Veronica on 02 DecemberSuch a cool, cool product. This will keep my nephew entertained for hours (and me too likely!).
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UGears Mini Biplane Mechanical Model Kit
By: Patrik on 24 Novemberthis set looks cool, but after pulling the plane back to charge the motor, the propeller would not spin even after applying wax or grease
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UGears Mini Biplane Mechanical Model Kit
By: Daniel on 07 JanuaryI loved making this SO much!! Very intuitive! A lot of thought went into making this. The details like the pistons moving are so cute. I didn’t put anything on the gears and they were a bit hard to move but that was my fault for not paying attention. I’d highly recommend this!!!
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UGears Mini Biplane Mechanical Model Kit
By: Egor on 13 SeptemberAmazing! This plane is my first Ugears set, it’s very simple to understand and as simple to build. The only thing: the wheels are being split by the string and if you don’t place that special stuff in between the gears, it will not work. Still Amazing!
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UGears Starter Pack
By: mikelinh2010 on 09 AugustGreat item, as described, well packaged and fast postage. Recommend this seller.
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UGears Starter Pack
By: Caitlin on 13 AugustI ordered the Ugears Starter Pack, arrived super quick and was packed very well. All arrived in perfect condition and I’m excited to get started and then come back here and buy more Cool Things
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UGears STEM Lab Random Generator
By: tequila-hottie21 on 17 AprilHappy
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UGears Tractor Wooden Model Kit
By: Sharon on 11 JanuaryI purchased this for our son-in-law. I haven't given it to him yet but going by the reactions from my brother and our son when we gave them their Ugeats wooden model kits, he's going to love it!
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UGears Tram on Rails
By: Eric on 25 AugustVery well made product. Wood is not brittle at all.
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UGears Tram on Rails
By: Brian on 07 AugustIt is an interesting project, and I have enjoyed it. But many of the holes were made too tight for the axles to go through them. So I had to use my power drill to redial several of them.
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UGears Tram on Rails
By: Gabriela on 06 Augustsuper
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UGears V8 Engine Wooden Model Kit
By: Patrick on 03 DecemberExcellent product. No complaints. Read the instructions carefully and adjust the parts precisely. Don't hesitate to use sandpaper on some parts.
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UGears V8 Engine Wooden Model Kit
By: Laura on 24 NovemberIt was a birthday present for my boyfriend and he loved it! Eventhough it is an advanced level, each step is explainded carefully, which makes it so easy to follow. Every detail is perfectly taken care off and it does move smoothly. The only downside is that you have to be very carefull no to break any pieces while taking them out of the boards. We had suck a great time building it together!
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UGears V8 Engine Wooden Model Kit
By: Anonymous on 06 SeptemberFun kit to build but have a LOT of patience! I'm fairly experienced with these kits. I've built 3 of them from 3 different manufacturers. All 3 were on the 4 to 5 difficulty range. Have upwards of 35 hours building this one.,more than any of the others. Wood quality is very good, instructions are quit clear,no script, just pictures. Only complaints I have are 1 . The camshaft gears are a little to thin . I broke 1 of 4 removing them from sheet 2. This is the only part I have broken in the 3 kits I've built! I glued it but it broke when operating the engine so I contacted them to get me a new part, hopefully they will send me one. Problem no. 2 I strongly recommend gluing the camshaft lobes in place on the shaft as I did as it is virtually impossible to assemble while holding these 8!! lobes in place. Just be certain that they are glued in exactly the correct position!!!!! Also most parts are very small! So have strong nimble fingers, good up close eyesight and again, Big patience! Also the small accessory pulleys are too lose and floppy so the drive belt goes out of place at times. Overall it was a fun and challenging kit to build! ENJOY! Also when basic assembly is done be advised it will take an hour or so to get it all to rotate smoothly, again,have patience and don't put the elect motor on until you are sure it operates smoothly in both directions . That's all I have to say about thaaaat.
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