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product_id: 625425530
title: "STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys"
brand: "learning resources"
price: "NZ$156"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Learning Resources"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/625425530-stem-explorers-machine-makers-50-pieces-ages-5-stem-toys
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# 9 STEM challenges included Boosts critical thinking skills 50-piece gear & pulley set STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys

**Brand:** learning resources
**Price:** NZ$156
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Unlock the engineer in your kid — where play meets real-world STEM magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** STEM Explorers Machine Makers, 50 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys, STEM Building Toys, STEM Kits, Engineering Toys, Build it Yourself Toys by learning resources
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$156 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/625425530-stem-explorers-machine-makers-50-pieces-ages-5-stem-toys)

## Best For

- learning resources enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted learning resources brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Expansion:** Compatible with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for limitless creativity.
- • **Future-Ready Skills:** Develop critical thinking and problem-solving through playful experimentation.
- • **Hands-On STEM Mastery:** Build twisting, turning machines inspired by real-world engineering.
- • **Challenge-Driven Learning:** 9 activity cards guide kids through physics and mechanical principles.
- • **Perfect for Young Innovators:** Designed for ages 5+, making STEM accessible and fun from the start.

## Overview

The Learning Resources STEM Explorers Machine Makers is a 50-piece building set designed for kids aged 5 and up. It includes gears, pulleys, belt drives, and connectors to build machines like satellite dishes and space rovers. Featuring 9 STEM challenges and compatibility with Gears! Gears! Gears! sets, it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning without batteries, perfect for home or classroom STEM enrichment.

## Description

Set learning in motion with these moving STEM machines! Kids learn the science behind real-world machines as they build twisting, turning STEM creations with the STEM Explorers Machine Makers set from Learning Resources. Inspired by real-world physics and engineering, this STEM building toy's 9 STEM challenges help kids learn the fundamental mechanical principles of all kinds of specialized equipment, use real-world techniques to build your own miniature satellite dish, space rover, crane, and more! As they test and tweak their STEM kit creations, kids will also hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to STEM success. This 60-piece STEM building toy includes all of the gears, pulleys, belt drives, and connectors needed to build simple machines, as well as 10 activity cards packed with challenges. Better yet, the set also works with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for even more building fun. These hands on STEM building toys and engineering toys work well for the classroom or home. Well suited for kids as young as 5, the STEM Explorers Machine Makers set makes building engineering and STEM skills hands on and fun.

Review: Educational and great fun. - This has kept my 4 year old grandson engaged for hours. They use this at hiss nursery school and he liked using it there. He is one very happy little boy to have it at home as well.
Review: Empfehlenswert - Absolute Empfehlung für technikinteressierte Kinder ab 4. Lässt viel Gestaltungsspielraum und die Kinder können sich ohne elterliche Hilfe eigenständig ausprobieren.

## Features

- SOLVE STEM CHALLENGES: Kids build their own twisting, turning machines as they solve this STEM building toy's 9 STEM challenges, hands on STEM building toys and engineering toys for kids in class
- INSPIRED BY REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING: Whether building a satellite dish, crane, or space rover, kids learn fundamental principles of physics and engineering as they play with this STEM building toy
- BUILD CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: As they test and tweak their designs, kids use this STEM building toy to build critical thinking and problem solving skills, hands on engineering toys for kids at home
- AGES AND STAGES: Specially designed with little ones in mind, this STEM toy for kids helps little ones as young as 5 build essential engineering and other STEM skills, hands on STEM building toys
- WORKS WITH GEARS! GEARS! GEARS!: This STEM Explorers Machine Makers set works with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for even more building fun, hands on STEM building toys and engineering toys for kids

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C47WG5KH |
| Age Range (Description) | Kid |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | no batteries required |
| Best Sellers Rank | #340,524 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8,818 in Science Toys & Kits |
| Brand | Learning Resources |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 276 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Critical Thinking, STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00765023094626 |
| Included Components | 50-piece STEM building toy includes all of the gears, pulleys, belt drives, and connectors needed to build bridges and towers, as well as 10 activity cards |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 23.1 x 27.7 x 8.9 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | STEM Explorers Machine Makers |
| Item Weight | 0.95 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 23.1 x 27.7 x 8.9 Centimeters |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Learning Resources |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LER9462 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 5 - 8 years |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Number | LER9462 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Size | Medium, Small |
| Theme | toy |
| UPC | 765023094626 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Learning Resources
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 23.1 x 27.7 x 8.9 Centimeters
- **Size:** Medium, Small
- **Theme:** toy

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Educational and great fun.
*by L***Y on 23 March 2026*

This has kept my 4 year old grandson engaged for hours. They use this at hiss nursery school and he liked using it there. He is one very happy little boy to have it at home as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Empfehlenswert
*by M***. on 18 March 2026*

Absolute Empfehlung für technikinteressierte Kinder ab 4. Lässt viel Gestaltungsspielraum und die Kinder können sich ohne elterliche Hilfe eigenständig ausprobieren.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Montaje sencillo
*by S***A on 9 May 2025*

Juguete adecuado para niñ@s a los que les gusten los juguetes que requieren montaje. Montaje fácil

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*Last updated: 2026-09-23*