This Solar Bug Pocket Pet is the perfect DIY science fair or after-school project to build while you learn all about mechanical transmission systems and electrical motors!

Using sunlight, this little bug will wander along strutting it's stuff, with no batteries required!

Recommended age 8 and up.

Peter and Anne-Maree
Hello from Peter & Anne-Maree

CoolThings Australia is a Australian owned & operated small business located in Launceston, Tasmania.

The CoolThings Australia mission is to help you be the coolest gift giver in your family and circle of friends.

You know the feeling you get when you give a gift and the response is "That's so cool!" - that is what its all about!

CoolThings Australia was started in 2003 by Peter and Anne-Maree and is still led by them to this day. Their purpose in business is to be givers themselves and they support multiple organisations close to their hearts locally, nationally and internationally.

Both Peter and Anne-Maree and their team of cool giftologists thankyou for your support and are looking forward to serving you today!

Solar Bug Reviews

Rachel - Reviewer

23 October

(5)

My 7yo son received one of these Solar Bugs for his birthday. He, my husband and 4yo had such a great time building it and playing with it in the sun, that I've bought a few for my present cupboard.

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(5) Lindsay - Verified Customer

The items I purchase were exactly what I ordered they are indeed Cool Things! Prices were competitive and delivery was quick. Thank You! ...

(5) Anonymous - Verified Customer

Extremely happy with products purchased as gifts, two very happy grandaughters...

(5) Wendy Thomas - Verified Customer

Loved finding the website. Fascinated by the variety of products that are available. My granddaughter loved her gifts. I will certainly be purchasing more exciting products. What’s more appealing it that you are an Australian company....

(5) Evan Brand - Verified Customer

Communication from Cool Things Australia was consistent and detailed. My item shipped in a timely manner, and was as described by the website. Overall a positive experience ...

(5) Bindy - Verified Customer

I bought some spy watches and LED light sneaker clips for my 6 yo grandsons. They are great and reasonably priced. Packaged very well and arrived quickly. Prompt customer service by both email and phone. I’m about to order some more goodies. ...

(5) Bindy - Verified Customer

I bought some spy watches and LED light sneaker clips for my 6 yo grandsons. They are great and reasonably priced. Packaged very well and arrived quickly. Prompt customer service by both email and phone. I’m about to order some more goodies. ...

(5) Brian - Verified Customer

My items arrived today I'm so pleased with my purchase, highly recommended. Coolthings have so much really cool stuff. Take a look you won't be disappointed. I will be searching for ny next purchase very soon....

(5) Terry - Verified Customer

Very prompt delivery, securely packaged, great product ... Thank you ...

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