Thames & Kosmos - 550064 | GeckoBot 2.0

Assemble this charming motorized creature and learn how its suction-cup feet and smart gear system harness air pressure and mechanical engineering to scale walls at the flip of a switch. The hands-on build experience (96 pieces) includes a 16-page full-color manual that walks young creators (ages 8+) through clear steps and cool background science, from electric circuits to real-world analogues like geckos and octopuses. Lightweight and compact, it measures about 8.7 × 11 × 2 inches, weighs just 0.9 lb, and runs on a single AAA battery—making it perfect for desktop experiments or giving as a STEM-savvy gift.