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  • Publisher: Metro Books
  • Pub. Date: August 2008
  • ISBN-13: 9780760793763
  • 144pp
 
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Synopsis

Everything You Need to Make Amazing Paper Machines!

Automata are animated toys that use several basic mechanisms to come alive—and they’re made completely out of paper! Using the ingenious punch-out designs included in Gizmos, you can assemble six enchanting automata by designer Rob Ives—and when you’ve mastered the fundamental techniques, you can create new designs of your own. Gizmos includes:

  • A pre-made pop-up frog ready to jump right out of the box!
  • Pre-stamped punch-out parts for two snap-up models that are perfect for first-time builders
  • Complete punch-out parts to create six full-color, fully animated paper machines: Die Fledermaus, Mouthy Moose, Schrödinger’s Cat, Shrimp Boat, Surf Bunny, and Marching Robot
  • A 144-page book with an introduction to automata and the simple mechanisms—cranks, cams, and levers—that give them life; easy-to-follow instructions to make eight Rob Ives models; and handy reusable templates for each of the model parts, to get you started on future projects
Gizmos is a fascinating way to learn about basic mechanical principles as well as a guide to paper-crafting techniques that will enable you to design and build paper toys that capture the imagination!

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Fun for future engineersby NancyLibrarian

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May 30, 2009: I gave this to my nephew, who at 9 feels he has outgrown Legos but still loves to put things together, and he had a great time making his gizmos. Of course, they work better if you read and follow the directions, which he did not bother to do at first and so messed up a couple, but I hope he learned a lesson with that, too. Heavy paper doesn't stand up to heavy used, so be warned that nothing in the box will last for years, or possibly even months.

Incredible fun and value!by oombob

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February 11, 2009: The models you will make with this kit are beautifully designed. Amazing interactive wonders that are incredibly fun to make, play with and display.
A bargain at twice the price!


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