The pieces in the kits are interchangeable?

Hi there, Many of our construction and engineering kits have interchangeable parts. Some of our Kids First kits include bulkier parts for younger children. Please contact support@thamesandkosmos.com for information about compatibility between parts in specific sets. Kind regards, Thames and Kosmos Technical Support

We are stuck on the cat. Is there a step by step video to build these robots? The directions don’t make sense and I’m an adult!

Hi. I'm sorry to hear that you are stuck. While we don't have video instructions for this model, you can access the online manual (which allows you to zoom in and get a closer look) at https://thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/567014_Robot_Safari_Manual.pdf If you're still having trouble, please reach out to support@thamesandkosmos.com with some additional information (what step you're unsure about and a photo of your model) and we'll follow up with some troubleshooting for you.

Do these move on theirmi u own? Or does the kid push it?

In the box it includes a motor box, if you add batteries & assembled per instructions it will move on its own. Don't put it in water.

Are the batteries and motor supposed to get really hot when using for short periods of time? We took out the batteries but they were too hot to touch.

Thank you for your question. The only time we've ever experienced this is when the end-user accidentally inserts the batteries in the wrong polarity, causing a short circuit. Please reach out to us via the Support tab on our website and a member of our Technical Support Team can follow up with you.

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🤖 Unlock the future engineer in your kid — where play meets next-level STEM adventure!

STEM SKILLS THAT STICK - Encourages problem-solving, reasoning, and creativity while laying a strong foundation for future engineering success.
HANDS ON MECHANICAL MASTERY - Step-by-step instructions teach kids how gears, motors, and simple machines work in real time.
PERFECT FOR LITTLE ENGINEERS - Large, easy-to-handle building pieces designed specifically for ages 5+ to develop fine motor and spatial skills.
BUILD 8 UNIQUE MOTORIZED ROBOTS - Hands-on STEM fun that brings rogue robots to life with battery-powered motion.
STORY DRIVEN LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Follow Ty and Karlie’s adventure in a beautifully illustrated manual that makes engineering storytelling come alive.

The Thames & Kosmos Kids First Robot Factory kit is an engaging STEM experiment set designed for children aged 5 and up. It includes large, easy-to-assemble plastic pieces and a battery-powered motor box to build 8 different motorized robot models. Guided by a 32-page illustrated storybook manual, kids develop fine motor skills, mechanical understanding, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on model building and experimentation.

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ASIN	B085LSTDHC
Age Range Description	Kid
Battery Description	Alkaline
Best Sellers Rank	#52,256 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #483 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Thames & Kosmos
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (276)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00814743014879
Included Components	Plastic building pieces, motor and battery box, storybook manual
Item Dimensions	10 x 1.8 x 11 inches
Item Type Name	Robotics & Programming STEM Experiment Kit
Item Weight	0.47 kg
Manufacturer	Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	84
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	60
Manufacturer Part Number	567016
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	567016
Number of Items	1
Set Name	Kids First Robot Factory
Size	Large
Sub Brand	thames
Theme	Robotics
UPC	814743014879
Unit Count	1 Count

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