Scientific
Explorer's Meteor Rocket Science Kit
by Scientific Explorer
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Scientific ExplorerBrand: Scientific Explorer
Release Date: 2007-01-01
Model: A200
Product features:
- Winner of Family Life Magazine's 32 Best Toys of the Year, ASTRA's A Top Holiday Choice, Dr Toy Awards Top 100 Vacation Products, & more
- Make a high performance rocket that will fly over 100 feet high
- The directions include experiments for creating and testing various rocket fuels
- This safe rocket kit is fueled by vinegar and baking soda
- This is a fun and fascinating way to learn the science of rockets
Toys and Games Reviews of Scientific Explorer's Meteor Rocket Science Kit
Customer Review: A poorly designed overpriced kit.
Summary: 1 Stars
I have fond memories of an elegantly designed, indestructible, baking soda/vinegar rocket that I had as a child. Since I had not seen them in the toystores I had thought of building one from scratch for my 4 year old son. Then I saw one advertised on Amazon which I happily ordered, my first Amazon order. Although I knew it was a kit I was surprised when my son opened the box and I found that I had paid 19.99+SH for 3 bits of balsa, some foil, a piece of plastic film, a 1 liter plastic pop bottle and a rubber stopper. After a moment of thinking I should pack it up and send it back I realized that my son's excitement about a rocket had trapped me into continuing. In a couple of hours I had assembled the rocket, in spite of the directions. We went out to launch. Unfortunately the rubber stopper assembly that plugs the rocket is poorly designed. Turning the wing nut is supposed to tighten the stopper but only turns the entire assembly and does not tighten the stopper. It blasted out of my hands a few times. Each landing battered the delicate rocket. The design is decidedly inelegant and fragile.
Description of Scientific Explorer's Meteor Rocket Science Kit
Blast off with a high-flying rocket that you build, fuel and then launch many times! This incredible rocket is powered by vinegar and baking soda, making it 100% safe and non-combustible. Amaze your friends as you launch this silver flyer 100 feet high! The power comes from its unique fueling module, adjustable for all levels of rocket pilots. This kit is fun and educational. You'll enjoy great experiments and learn more about rocket propulsion and chemical reactions. Everything you need is included in this kit, so building the Meteor is easy. Guaranteed to supply an out-of-this-world experience!People have been fascinated by rockets since the first ones were launched in China almost a thousand years ago. Now your kids can observe the principles at work behind rocketry with the Meteor Rocket Kit from Scientific Explorer. The kit contains everything rocketeers need to build a rocket and send it shooting to heights of 100 feet. Rather than using gunpowder or liquid fuel, the Meteor is powered by baking soda and vinegar, so it's safe and can be launched again and again. A specially designed fueling module lets kids experiment to find just the right vinegar and soda mixture. The informative guide gives detailed instructions as well as information on rockets, chemistry, and suggestions for experiments. This Scientific Explorer kit is a 1999 Parents' Choice recommended toy. --Lisa Whipple
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