Not long ago we received a Plane Launcher Kit from Build Your Own which was so much fun. Sienna loved playing with it. We have now received another product from the same eco-friendly range to review. It is the Build Your Own Microscope kit. This kit is also aimed to 8+ years old but again Sienna was very keen to get involved so we let her. Like before, we supervised it as there were certain parts that needed help from us.
Ad Gifted: We received a Build Your Own Microscope kit for the purpose of this review
Build Your Own Microscope Kit Content
Inside the box you can see the following items:
- 54 press-out cardboard parts
- 1 x mylar mirror
- 2 x high-quality acrylic lenses
- 3 x specimen trays
- Instructions
Building Our Build Your Own Microscope Kit
As well as the other Build Your Own kits, the Build Your Own Microscope kit is very easy to assemble. Everything you need is provided in the kit.
The instructions provided are straightforward to follow as each part is coded with a letter. You just have to get the parts from the press-out cardboard and slot them together. You don’t need any glue, so as you can see is a complete mess-free.
Sienna really enjoyed pressing out all the pieces and passing them to daddy to help her put them together.
Then they added the lenses and mirror to build the fully functioning microscope.
Build Your Own Microscope Kit Features
- Incredible 30x magnification
- Focusing dial
- Built-in periscope
- Removable magnifier for on-the-go exploring
One of the features that Sienna love to do with her Build Your Own Microscope Kit is adjusting the focusing dials, so she can get a fantastically clear image and adjust the zoom to reduce or increase the details of the specimens she is examining.
It is great for examining garden minibeasts, leaves, feathers and more. Thanks to the 30x magnification, you can have an amazing view of the specimens.
She also had a lot of fun experimenting with the light source from a smartphone as it illuminated the object through the built-in periscope. Sienna thought this was super cool.
You also have 3 different trays to choose for you to use to hold different types of specimens on the microscope table. Sienna loves this feature as she used different things in each tray to observe.
And the coolest feature was the option to run free. You can remove the microscope lens tubes and place them in the detachable, handheld adaptor for on-the-go exploring. Sienna is a free spirit so this was extremely fun for her to do.
Price & Where To Buy
The Build Your Own Microscope has an RRP of £16.99 and you can buy it from their website or Amazon.
As I mentioned above the Build Your Own Microscope is suitable for kids age 8 and over. Within their new range, you can also get a Plane Launcher and a Telescope kit.
Our Thoughts
We are again very impressed with Build Your Own range. The microscope works very well. It is the perfect family time activity, especially now that we are in the middle of this lockdown, it is a great activity to do with our kids.
We love that is made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics. There is no need to use glue, so it is mess free and no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the box and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. They come with sturdy press-out cardboard that pops out easily and the lenses and mirror are of great quality. Definitely a toy that will last for years to come.
I love the idea of supporting a product designed in the UK by a company that is environmentally responsible. It is fun, educational and supports STEAM. So what more can we ask, right?
We can highly recommend this kit. It is a perfect gift that will motivate your kids to explore more of their surroundings.
Do your kids also love microscopes? What do you think of this kit?
*Disclosure: We received a Build Your Own Microscope kit for the purpose of this review. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I was also offered the opportunity to giveaway another Build Your Own Microscope kit to one of my readers. Contain an affiliate link (Should you purchase anything via my links, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you).
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Rachelle Barrett says
Our little boy absolutely loves science, this wouldbe amazing and keep him busy for ages
Iain+maciver says
MY NEPHEWS WOULD BE JUMPING FOR JOY
Susie Wilkinson says
This kit looks brilliant, being able to make it yourself. We love looking at things with a magnifying glass, so this would be even better!
Jenny McClinton says
I don’t think my daughter has ever used a microscope but she would love it, and the kits seem like a really good idea.
ashleigh allan says
This looks great fun and my kids would love it they love microscopes and building!
Amandeep Sibia says
Great prize for our little one. Ideal to spend time building and exploring.
Phil Read says
My Granddaughter loves science so this would be ideal for her.
Becky Yeomans says
My daughter loves anything science and experiement related so she would enjoy this!
Ellie Spider says
H hasnt really had experience of a microscope yet but she does love our telescope
Laura says
My son would love a microscope. He loves all things science and this microscope would be perfect for him.
Amy Doyle says
Yes my boys would love this,they love doing science activities
Margaret Gallagher says
We do – this kit is class – great fun to learn for us all
YOLANDA DAVIS says
My youngest son would really like this. He loves looking at things under a microscope.
kayleigh cheeseman says
my daughter would love ti, they use them at school and santa forgot to bring her one. opps
Rich Tyler says
They’d love this
hayley webb says
my nephew would love this
justine meyer says
This looks really interesting my niece would love it
MISS EVA APPLEBY says
Science is their favourite subject
Helen Arlow says
This looks fab. It looks like it would be fun, as well as educational x
Jo m welsh says
I think my daughter would absolutely love this
Sarah-Marie says
My eldest son would love this. He adores science and wants to be an astronaut when he’s older. #KCACOLS
Lydia+C.+Lee says
What a great kit – bound to spark some enthusiasm to the lockdown school routine #KCACOLS
Hannah says
Wow this looks amazing! Sienna looks like she really enjoyed herself 🙂 #KCACOLS
Clare M says
I have a niece and nephew who this could be great for, looks like a great idea for a present that’s not just another toy #KCACOLS
lana says
this looks really cool – i think i want it for me more than for my kids! i always wanted a microscope – it’s fun to see how things look in a way that we don’t normally see with the naked eye. cheers #KCACOLS