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Circus Gears
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The description below was contributed by: A visitor, on Mar 23, 2001 07:32:37PM


In what category would you classify this toy?
Construction sets

For what ages is this toy most appropriate?
3
4
5
6
7
8

In what price range would you estimate this toy to be?
$10.01 - $20.00

What skill(s) does this toy use or develop in children?
Fine motor skills (picking up small pieces, buttoning buttons, etc.)
Eye-hand coordination
Social skills (playing on a team, sharing)
Imagination
Creativity
Spatial skills (how things fit together, etc.)

How can this toy be purchased?
This toy is available from an online source

Please describe this toy:
Build a base, connect gears, and create a chain reaction. Construct a different system each time and decorate it with fun accessories. Gears kits show kids the principles of mechanics in action and stimulate reasoning, creativity and mobility skills. Made of flexible, washable plastic with rounded edges, gears are safe and unbreakable. Choose any or all. Build an amusement park with rides that really go round. The 100-piece set includes acrobats and animals.

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