Thames & Kosmos Robotic Dragon Bank Kit

Who can you trust to guard your precious coins? Your loyal coin-eating dragon, that’s who! It turns out, the world’s coolest piggy bank is actually a dragon bank! Make your very own mechanical dragon and turn your spare change into savory savings. Learn about simple electric circuits, gears, and other mechanisms as you construct the motorized model from durable plastic building pieces. When you place a metal coin in your dragon’s mouth, the wings flap and the jaw snaps shut as it automatically gobbles up the tasty treat. The full-color experiment manual provides clear step-by-step assembly instructions and explains how the inner workings turn an electrical signal into movement. Your coins stay stored in the treasure chest until you’re ready to spend — just release the clasp to open the door and watch your treasure pour out!

• A BUILD-IT-YOURSELF COIN BANK: Kids ages 8+ can construct their own mechanical coin bank that's shaped like a dragon guarding a treasure chest!
• AUTHENTIC SCIENCE LESSONS: Learn about electrical conductivity, gears, and other mechanisms as you build and use your bank. When you place a metal coin in the dragon’s mouth, it completes the electric circuit and the dragon’s wings flap and its jaws shut as the coin is stored safely in the treasure chest.
• THOROUGH, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND MANUAL: The 10-page, full-color manual includes step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions and clear explanations of scientific concepts.
• FUN & EDUCATIONAL: This unique STEM kit is something that kids will want and enjoy and that adults will feel good about giving!
• LONG-TERM PLAY VALUE: Assembly takes about one to two hours to complete and results in a functional coin bank kids can use for years to come.