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UGears Tugboat Mechanical Model Kit
A 169-part wooden tugboat with a rubber-band motor that rocks and rolls across the floor.
$34.99 at UGears · Price checked Oct 6
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 14+
- 169 pieces
- 1 build
- About 3 hours
- Model kits
- UGears
More info
- Item number: UTG0057
- Parts: 169
- Assembly time: About 3 hours
- Level: Intermediate
- Size: 11.2 x 4.7 x 7.3 in
- Material: Plywood
- Age: 14+
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- A first UGears kit for teens
- Builders who like seeing mechanisms inside
- A gift around $35
Skip it if
- They expect it to float
- You want a long weekend project
- The builder is under the maker’s age of 14
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Open sides show the mechanism
- No glue or tools needed
- Short build of about 3 hours
Keep in mind
- Runs on dry land only
- Rubber-band motor moves it 1.5 to 3 meters
- We found no owner reviews to read
How we reviewed it
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 UGears US. UGears Tugboat
- 02 UGears US. UGears mechanical models
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewUGears Tugboat Mechanical Model Kit
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UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Mechanical Model Kit
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ROKR Owl Clock Mechanical Gears 3D Wooden Puzzle LK503
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $68.99 | $49.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ |
| Category | Model kits | Model kits | Model kits |
| Pieces | 169 | 348 | 161 |
| Build time | About 3 hours | 7 to 8 hours | About 4 hours |
| Good for | Teens who want a first wooden mechanical kit | Car fans 14 and up who like hard builds | Teens and adults who want a working clock |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
