Stop! Don't throw that soda can in the trash!

Why would you do that when you can turn it into a robot?

Follow the simple instructions to easily assemble all the pieces, slide that recycled can into the body rings, install the batteries, and switch on the motor.

Just like that, your new tin can robot comes to life!

Googly eyes wobble comically and long curly-straw arms twist into all kinds of silly positions as your brand new recycled friend happily dances across the table.

Meanwhile, kids get to discover all kinds of fun facts about technology and science as they read through the included manual.

Learn about how your new robot works, how cams work, why the can makes that strange buzzing sound, plus all kinds of interesting stuff about resonance.

See? Isn't this better than sending that can off to the dump?

Discover the FUN of recycling while learning all about science and technology with the 4M Tin Can Robot kit.

4M Tin Can Robot

Kit for turning a recycled tin can into a fun robot

Encourages dexterity, following instructions, strong recycling habits

Kids discover the fun of recycling while being fascinated by technology

Turns any average-sized soda can into a googly-eyed robot

Read through manual to learn how it works, how cams work, about resonance

Includes 4 body rings, short leg, long leg, 2 gripper hands, 2 straw attachments, 2 terminal caps, 4 bolts and nuts, 15 screws, toy motor with gear, 2 eyes base plates, 2 metal wires, 2 moving eyes, axle with gear, motor/axle cover, 2 bendy straws, battery casing with cover and wires, 2 plastic feet, body plate

Requires a soda can and Philips head screwdriver - NOT included

Requires 1 AA battery - NOT included

Quality materials for exceptional robot-building experience

SOLAR MACHANICS