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We're bringing in a brand we love for exactly the kind of crowd that hangs out at Saga: Smartivity, maker of hands-on STEM kits that build into real working machines. Two of our favorites are landing soon — and they're perfect for keeping the next generation of nerds building. No screens, no apps, just paper-and-gears engineering you finish with your own hands.
Here's a closer look at the two we're most excited about.
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Want first dibs when they land? Both make fantastic gifts and the first drop is limited. Join the list and we'll email you the moment they're in stock at Saga.
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Ages 6+ · $16.99 Hydraulic Paper Airplane Launcher |
Build the launcher, fold a plane, and let it fly — powered by hydraulics.
Build your own launch pad, load up a paper airplane, and send it soaring across the room. This kit is powered by hydraulics—press the plunger and watch fluid pressure do the work—so kids learn how real machines move while having a blast testing flights. It's the kind of toy that turns into a whole afternoon: fold a new design, tweak the angle, and launch again. A brilliant intro to aerodynamics and simple machines for ages 6 and up.
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Ages 8+ · $22.99 DIY Robotic Mechanical Hand |
Build a working robotic hand that actually grips and grabs.
This one is pure wow: build a working robotic hand with movable fingers that actually grip and pick things up. Pull the controls and the linkages flex just like the tendons in your own hand — a hands-on lesson in mechanics, robotics and how the human body works. It's a satisfying, showpiece build for ages 8 and up, and the finished hand becomes a toy they'll play with long after it's assembled.
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Why We Love Them Play That Builds Strong Minds |
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Real engineering, real payoff. Hydraulics and mechanical linkages aren't abstract here — kids build them and watch them work. Screen-free focus. An hour of building beats an hour of scrolling — great for patience, problem-solving and pride in a finished project. Build it together. The perfect co-op project for a parent and kid — and a screen-free way to keep nerd-dom in the family. Gift-perfect. A finished machine they'll show off — an easy win for birthdays and the holidays, from $16.99. |
Smartivity is landing soon — join the list and we'll flag you the moment it's on the shelf. Come see the builds in person at the shop, and let's keep the next generation of nerds building. See you at the table.
