Ugears @UkrainianBridges Review

I love toys like Ugears! 

Why do I like them? 

1. They make my kids think before, during and after they create. 


2. They are toys for older kids. Mica still likes getting fun things, but he's growing out of many toys on the market. The sets we got from Ugears actually are for ages 14 and up.


3. Their models help push STEM learning: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Except I like to add in STEAM: A = Art. Their models have it all. 


4. It was a bonding experience between Dad and the boys when they were built. 

Sets:

Ugears were so kind to send us 2 kits to review.

1. Ugears Dynamometer $19.90 | 48 Pieces | Level Easy


2. Ugears Tractor $29.90 | 97 Pieces | Level Intermediate

Wood:

The parts are all in sheets of a high tech wood. They really do not waist on packaging. I love that these models are not plastic!

The sheets look like this:

You want to pop the pieces out evenly to prevent them from breaking. We had to correct Isaak.

Here's one of the gears in the process of being put together:

Travis loved helping the boys put these together. He's like, "I could see making sculptures like this!" 

We did have some hiccups. Like how Mica thought he needed no help. He also thought he could get by without measuring things. Umm...no! I think he learned how important it is to measure with his model. He also learned that not all instructions are just like Lego. The instructions for Ugears are all pictorial. 

Isaak relies on help much of the time, since he's 9 almost 10. He just learned to pop the pieces out evenly. 

Instructions:

The instructions had no words. I think the boys wished they had some words. It's nice for the company because their models are sold in other spots around the world besides the US. Their pictures are really detailed. 

I Almost Want to Keep the Left Overs: 

Ugears Dynamometer: 

This really turned out to be fun! Isaak did need help putting together the 48 piece set. It reminded me of something that would be in the movie Hugo.

Ugears Tractor:

The rubber band still could be added. Otherwise it's finished. Mica needed assistance with this 97 piece model.

Here They Are Together:

Excuse Isaak's, "The sun's in my eyes!" look, even though the sun was on the other side of the house. Ha!

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Which Ugear model do you like the most? The Tractor or the Dynamometer? What could you seeing them add to their collection? They have 35 or so models on their website.

Disclaimer: I got both Ugears Models to review. Ugears did not tell me what to write, or think of their products. I choose to write about products that fit this site.

3D Jigsaw Puzzle Review

I like to get fun puzzle things for the boys. The puzzle I have to share with you is called: Lando Cubes: 3D Jigsaw Puzzle.

This set the boys are getting when it's Easter time. Our Easter Bunny likes to set out some things that are fun, and candy.

The shapes can be torn apart, and you have to figure out how to put them back together again. It's not easy. I knocked one apart, and did get it to go back together after a few minutes.

The three Cubes:

This is my favorite one! Why? Because the colors remind me of the movie E.T. and candy Reese's Pieces.

Cost:

It's listed as being on sale, but it doesn't give the original price. This set is $16.99 + it has free shipping for Prime Members.

S.T.E.M.:

This helps with S.T.E.M. thinking, which stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

S.T.E.M. helps mentally prepare little and big brains for preplanned thinking, and problem solving. Kids and adults that play with puzzle type toys have better test scores, and they exercise their brain.

S.T.E.M. uses convergent thinking. That means that there's a preplanned way of thinking with only one result in the end. I think devergent thinking activities are great to do as well. That's more free play with lots of creative options to achieve one result in the end.

The Benefit of Puzzles:

Put down the smartphones, kindles and other devices and stimulate your mind instead. This isn't an old-fashioned flat puzzles. Solving problems through trial and error, developing kids are able to form neurons and literally GROW their brains!

Challenge For All Ages:

Users of all ages (7 and up actually) can benefit from this brain exercise that sharpens your logical thinking and promotes creativity. Not just a kid’s game!

I've always loved puzzles. Do you?

Disclaimer: I received Lando Cubes to review. I wrote this post, and was not influenced at all with an opinion. I only review things that I find interesting, or that would benefit my readers or family.

3DLIGHTFX Review

I'm super excited to share with you 3DLIGHTFX. Mica picked out the Star Wars BB-8. They are super fun! I've never seen a light like them. They look like they are crashing through the wall. The features I like art that they don't have any cords hanging down, and the crack sticker that comes with it.

If you're not a Star Wars buff they have a lot of other options:

• Marvel
• WB
• Nick
• Cars/Jet
• Sports
• Hasbro
• Disney
• Nature
• Universal

I know my boys would like their Marvel options as well. The different lights vary in cost. The BB-8 is $39.99.

They are sold at Target http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily and Target.com.

It was packaged really well. A slide in mold inside a box. A shipping box outside that.

A Great Gift:

We haven't put it up in his room just yet because it's a Christmas present. It's great for: Children, Teens, Adults, Boys, or Girls.

3DLIGHTFX are meant to serve the purpose to be a night light. I'm not so sure that it's that effective as a night light. It doesn't put out very much light, and it's really big size wise to be a night light.

I think it works more for room decor. It's just cool looking.

Sticker:

The sticker has instructions to put it on the wall. It's clear, so it will fit on any wall. Once it's up, it's up. You can't move it around. I think it would look cool even without the sticker.

Battery Operated: 

I kind of wish they had 2 options when buying this - battery operated and cord operated. I understand that they don't want kids pulling on the cord. Cords also take away visually from the design. I don't like the idea of going through batteries when using this. Keep in mind that you can use rechargeable batteries. This product is like most, and does not come with batteries.

They are also cool to the touch, which makes it safer.

Easy to Hang:

Each light comes with the sticker that I already mentioned. It also comes with a hanging set, and notches in the back of the light, so it stays up on the the wall.

Mica's super excited to get the BB-8 he picked out!

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of lights for each personality in your home including: comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office! Find all of these amazing products here: http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily

Be sure to check out Target to find a light that would fit everyone in your family. I know Mica would like a Star Wars one, and Isaak would love a sport one or super hero one.

If you could pick out a light like this, what would you choose?

Disclaimer: I received a 3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Light to review. This post is written by me, and states my true opinion.

3DLIGHTFX

Have you seen the new 3DLIGHTFX? They are super fun! I've never seen a light like them. They look like they are crashing through the wall. The features I like art that they don't have any cords hanging down, and the crack sticker that comes with it.

They are sold at Target http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily and Target.com.

They Are Great Gifts For:

• Children
• Teens 
• Adults
• Boys
• Girls

You can see that they fit anyone really.

Mica loves Star Wars. Well guess what? They have Star Wars 3DLIGHTFX!

I know a lot of girls that like Star Wars too. If you have a girly girl, or a Brony (a boy that likes My Little Pony) they have My Little Pony lights.

About 3DLIGHTFX:

• They are cool to the touch, so no worries about anyone burning themselves 
• They are cordless, so no worries about kids pulling on cords
• They are battery operated
• The set includes a crack sticker

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of lights for each personality in your home including: comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office! Find all of these amazing products here: http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily

Be sure to check out Target to find a light that would fit everyone in your family. I know Mica would like a Star Wars one, and Isaak would love a sport one or super hero one.

If you could pick out a light like this, what would you choose?

Disclaimer: I am to receive a 3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Light to review. This post is written by me, and states my true opinion.

WW: 3D Train {Linky}

One thing that Mica got from Santa, that he just put together last week was a foam core train.

My husband took these photos on his phone, and then I took others.

Do you see all the little seats inside?

This gives you an idea as to how many pieces there were. 

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