$15.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Build your own awesome, wearable mechanical hand that you operate with your own fingers.
- No motors, no batteries — just the power of air pressure, water, and your own hands!
- Hydraulic pistons enable the mechanical fingers to open and close and grip objects with enough force to lift them. Every finger joint can be adjusted to different angles for precision movement.
- Three configurations: right hand, left hand, and claw-like; adjustable to fit virtually any human hand.
- Learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots such as automobile components.
Description
Explore hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics with your very own GIANT hydraulic hand! Using over 200 plastic pieces and piston tubes that you fill with water, build an awesome mechanical hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand--no motors or electricity required! Once assembled, your cyborg hand slips onto your own hand like a glove, with mechanical fingers that you operate with your own fingers and that can grip objects with enough force to lift them. Challenge yourself to pick up and hold a variety of items like bottles, pencils, small items--anything within reach! The hand can be configured in three ways--left hand, right hand, and claw-like, with the thumb in the center--and can be adjusted to fit virtually all hand sizes. A 40-page, full-color manual guides model building and experimentation and provides engaging scientific information about how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots to assist with a variety of tasks in our modern world.
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 9 Major Allergens
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Science, Circuits and Robots
Includes: Instruction Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 79405412
UPC: 814743015197
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-8709
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 10.84 inches length x 10.17 inches width x 5.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.92 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: How do I add water?
submitted by Hollyjo123 - 1 month ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question! Refill instructions can be found on page 48-49 in the instruction manual. You can download the manual here : https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/620501_MegaCyborgHand-Manual_web_071123.pdf
submitted byLinzy C - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used for left and right hand?
submitted by Smm - 7 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question, this Mega Cyborg Hand can be configured for left or right hand. I hope this helps and have a great day!
submitted byThames & Kosmos - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does this take batteries? if so what kind and how many?
submitted by DTaylor - 2 years ago
A: Thanks for asking! Batteries are not required for the Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Kit. The robotic hand utilizes a hydraulic (water-powered) and pneumatic (air-powered) system to move the fingers and pick up objects.
submitted byLinzy C - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can magnets damage this item?
submitted by ___ ___ - 3 years ago
A: Thank you for your question. There are no electronic components in this product, so magnets will not cause damage. You can learn more about the product here: https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/manuals/full/620501_Mega_Cyborg_Hand_Manual.pdf
submitted byLinzy C - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: What age group for this toy?
submitted by Nana - 5 years ago
A: This item is for ages 4+ And nothing below it
submitted byRamon - 4 years ago
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broad age appeal: 3.63 out of 5
ease of use: 3.37 out of 5
length of play: 3.76 out of 5
quality: 3.77 out of 5
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68% would recommend
73 recommendations
Amazing Stem Activity
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Erica L - 22 days ago, Verified purchaser
Absolutely love this steam activity! The instructions are clear and simple. Our 9-year-old finished the majority of the steps by himself. Really quick quality materials to work with too.
Hydraulic cylinders wint snap to proper angle
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Incredibly time consuming - 1 month ago
The most complicated part of this toy is the hydraulics and when trying to out each together, it's near impossible to twist it into place into the receiving end to where it settles in at the correct angle. And all 4 of the cylinders had protrusions which looked like burrs so I cut them off and now it appears they were needed to secure the whole thing. What a complicated difficult mess after many many hours.
Absolute nightmare to assemble
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
ad - 2 months ago
Absolute nightmare to assemble
Great for 10 yr old
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kit - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This was such a hit with my 10 year old. He put it together all by himself, minus some of the hydraulics he needed help with. Kept him entertained for hours. As far as the overall functionality of the hand itself, it wasn't great. Possibly he didn't do something correct, but the range of motion wasn't great and wasn't that smooth. Once again this may be due to being assembled by a 10 year old and he was happy with it so all is well. Overall I recommend
Scratch/Poke Risk and Complicated
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Tddsilva - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Was looking forward to a fun activity but almost every single piece of this kit requires being popped out of a plastic form. I have arthritic hands and sensation issues in my fingers. It was painful to pop these out, especially when the spokes keeping the pieces in form would scratch or poke with every pop. My sons have smaller hands but the pokes and scratches hurt them too. Some of that spoke stays attached, so I will also have all that down as well. Really disappointed and not even sure it will get finished now. May return.
Fantastic customer service!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ryan from VA - 3 months ago
My son received this as a Christmas gift. It was not easy to put together, but it was so cool to see it take shape. When it was complete, he was ecstatic, but unfortunately he was too rough with it and one of the most crucial pieces broke. After emailing the company about how to buy a replacement piece, they sent me two in the mail free of charge (didn’t even ask me to pay for shipping!). I am VERY impressed and pleased with their customer service, and the product is very cool to play with once it’s assembled.
Cyborg Hand
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Targetshopper - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Item came with missing parts
Defective part
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
marisela - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Of of the pieces so far was defective so we couldnt finish building it and I reached customer service on the phone on which I was told to fill put a replacement part form online and I am still waiting to hear from them
Save your $$
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Monjo - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Broke while my son was building, cheap plastic garbage!
Very involved
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kim K - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
There are so many pieces that you have to pop out yourself. And have sharp edges. My kiddo stilled enjoyed but a lot more involved than anticipated.
Good STEM activity!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Akw - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
My ten year old son enjoyed building this! Nice size and quality!
Skip it!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
toystoys - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Way too complicated to build. Doesn’t really work even when done. Buy legos instead.
Awesome toy for kids
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sri - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
The boys had fun building it and It functions smooth
Cheaply made too many parts and too long to put together not recommended for a child under 12
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Grandma - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
No seven or 10-year-old will be able to put this together it took 4 hours very cheaply made in flimsy parts do not recommend
Run Don't Walk From This
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Was so excited about this but ultimately decided to return. Incredibly low quality plastic and an enormous time to assemble.
Way too complicated
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
BusyWorkingMom - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Way too hard for a 7 year old. It came with a ton of tiny parts. My son loves Legos so I was hoping this would interest him. Returned it to Target
Great Fun
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mimi in RM - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
My 8 year old grandson loves robotics and is really enjoying this Cyborg Hand. Well designed. I was excited to find this for sale at Target rather than ordering from another company which was more than double the price.
Cyborg Hand Stem Kit
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Baji1980 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
This was a gift for my grandson. He loves to build things. He absolutely loved this said it reminded him of Thanos from the Marvel series.
Best product ever BUY FOR your kids
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lovo14 - 7 months ago
I love how it is like in the movies were it’s like you are Thor
Screws dont work.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sarah - 7 months ago
Screws are impossible to get in all the way.