Researched
KiwiCo Kiwi Crate
A monthly project crate for kids aged 6 to 9, from $24 a month.
From $24.00/mo at KiwiCo · Price checked Oct 5
Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 6–9
- Monthly subscription
- STEM kits
- KiwiCo
- Available
More info
- Product line: Kiwi Crate
- Ages: 6–9
- Projects per crate: 1 larger or 2 smaller (most crates)
- Monthly plan: $30 per crate
- 3-month plan: $84
- 6-month plan: $156
- 12-month plan: $288 prepaid ($24 a month)
- Shipping: Free in the US for subscribers
- Renewal: All plans renew automatically
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Kids aged 6 to 9 who like building and crafts
- Families who want a planned project each month
- Gift givers who want to prepay for 3, 6, or 12 months
Skip it if
- You don’t want a recurring charge; all plans renew automatically
- Your child is under 6 or over 9; KiwiCo has other lines for those ages
- You’re unsure about interest; prepaid plans can’t be canceled partway
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Materials for each build come in the box
- Free US shipping for active subscribers
- The monthly plan can be canceled after the first crate ships
Keep in mind
- $24 a month needs a 12-month prepay; month-to-month is $30
- Prepaid plans can’t be canceled partway through
- Cancel by 11:59 p.m. Eastern the day before billing
- One reviewer’s grandson lost interest after a few crates
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 2 positive
- 1 negative
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Her daughter works through the crates mostly on her own, which builds problem-solving skills and pride. The family started with a three-month plan and kept going.
After a year of subscribing, she likes that KiwiCo offers crates for different ages and interests.
The reviewer’s grandson lost interest, and KiwiCo would only turn off renewal on the prepaid plan rather than cancel it partway through.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 KiwiCo. Kiwi Crate
- 02 KiwiCo help center. How much do subscriptions cost?
- 03 KiwiCo help center. How many projects are in each crate?
- 04 KiwiCo help center. How much does shipping cost?
- 05 KiwiCo help center. How do I cancel my subscription?
- 06 KiwiCo help center. KiwiCo product safety standards
- 07 My Subscription Addiction. Kiwi Crate reviews
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewKiwiCo Kiwi Crate
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LEGO DUPLO Alphabet Truck 10421
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LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide 42151
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $24 | $39.99 | $164.99 | – |
| Maker’s age | Ages 6–9 | Ages 2+ | Ages 3+ | Ages 9+ |
| Category | STEM kits | Building sets | Pretend play | Building sets |
| Pieces | – | 36 | 25 | 905 |
| Build time | – | – | – | About 2–4 hours |
| Good for | Kids aged 6–9 who like making things | Toddlers aged 2+ starting letter play | Preschoolers who love dollhouse and animal play | Car fans aged 9+ trying a first Technic set |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available | Retired – limited stock |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
