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Turn the living room into a tiny movie studio
Discovery #Mindblown Cinema Science DIY Film Projector Kit
Discovery #Mindblown Cinema Science DIY film projector kit, a hands-on project for curious kids and rainy afternoons.
Deal score 7.3 · Great deal
$16.75$80.00 Macy's regular price
You save $63.25 at Macy's
This deal was in an earlier drop. The store may have changed its price since.
Why it's a great deal
- Elsewhere right now: ToysRUs $79.99
- Cheaper than the other store selling it right now
- Macy's lists its regular price at $80.00: 79% off by its own figures
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From Macy's
- DIY retro-like film projector kit with 83 pieces to assemble yourself
- Hand-crank powered: no batteries needed to spin the reel, power the light and project the clip
- Includes a shark-themed 24mm film strip for the first screening
- STEM toy for ages 8 and up that builds science, technology, engineering and math skills
- Assembly required
- Macy's exclusive
- Materials
- Plastic, Metal, Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
- Sizing
- Suggested age range 8-11 years; not suitable for children under 3 years (choking hazard, small parts)
- Care
- Wipe Clean
- Returns
- Enjoy a longer window to return most holiday purchases; see Macy's Extended Holiday Return Policy to see if this item qualifies.
- Shipping
- Qualifies for Free Shipping with minimum purchase; exclusions apply.
- In the box
- 1 motor, 1 lamp box assembly, 6 body pieces, 1 interior body piece, 14 roller pieces, 1 film strip
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Some found the assembly process enjoyable and engaging
- Fun project; bought several for a Christmas charity
- Quality described as very good and easy to assemble by one reviewer
- Granddaughter was very impressed and glad to receive it
- Nephew loved it
Buyers complain about
- Many report the product does not function properly after assembly
- Frequent difficulties with the light, crank or film mechanism
- Instructions described as pitiful, awful and impossible to follow
- Could not get the light to flash/work after hours and multiple attempts
- Disappointment when the product fails to work as expected
- One reviewer says it is discontinued and the company is out of business
Specs
- Number Of Pieces
- 83
- Product Type
- Science & Discovery Toys
- Safety Warnings
- Choking hazard - contains small parts
- Theme
- Cinema Science
- Batteries Required
- No
- Construction Type
- DIY, Building set
- Included Components
- 83 pieces
- Material
- Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR), Metal
- Recommended Age
- Kids
- Maximum Age Range
- ADULT, 11 years (Suggested age range)
About the Discovery #Mindblown Cinema Science DIY Film Projector Kit
The Discovery #Mindblown Cinema Science kit is a build-it-yourself film projector: 83 pieces of plastic and metal that assemble into a retro-style projector about 15 inches long. It runs on a hand crank, so it needs no batteries, and it teaches the basics of how moving images are made. It suits kids around 8 to 11 who like building and tinkering more than reading. Against motorized or app-connected projector toys, it trades convenience for hands-on mechanics and a genuine lesson in persistence of vision. Reviewers are split: many like the build and the concept, while others find the crank fiddly and the projected image small and dim.
Best forKids 8 to 11 who like building kitsHands-on science and STEM lessonsScreen-free rainy-day playParents looking for a no-battery toy
Pros
- 83-piece build teaches how a projector works
- No batteries or power needed; hand-cranked
- Retro look kids can display after building
- Combines construction play with a science lesson
- Compact footprint for a desk or table
Cons
