--- product_id: 88450107 title: "Timberkits Caterpillar Automata Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood" brand: "timberkits" price: "16.64 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/88450107-timberkits-caterpillar-automata-mechanical-wooden-puzzle-model-construction-kit-wood store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Compact 18x6x21 cm design 52 precision wooden pieces Smooth mechanical automata motion Timberkits Caterpillar Automata Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood **Brand:** timberkits **Price:** 16.64 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦋 From bug to beauty—build your transformation story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Timberkits Caterpillar Automata Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood by timberkits - **How much does it cost?** 16.64 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/88450107-timberkits-caterpillar-automata-mechanical-wooden-puzzle-model-construction-kit-wood) ## Best For - timberkits enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted timberkits brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Educational & Fun:** Combines hands-on construction with STEM learning—ideal for ages 9+ to spark creativity and engineering curiosity. - • **Natural Aesthetic:** Crafted from 95% natural wood for a timeless, eco-conscious look that fits any modern workspace or home. - • **Beginner-Friendly Build:** Perfect for novice model makers—peg, glue, and assemble with ease using included instructions and glue. - • **Customizable Creativity:** Personalize your model with optional paint sets to make your automata uniquely yours and Instagram-ready. - • **Transformative Engineering:** Watch your caterpillar elegantly morph into a butterfly with a single, satisfying motion. ## Overview The Timberkits Caterpillar Automata is a 52-piece wooden mechanical puzzle kit designed for beginners aged 9 and up. Crafted primarily from natural wood, it offers a hands-on educational experience blending engineering and creativity. The model smoothly transforms from a caterpillar to a butterfly with one motion, requiring no batteries and minimal tools, making it a perfect blend of classic craftsmanship and modern STEM learning. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - From an ugly bug to a beautiful butterfly with one easy motion - Enjoy both an educational & engineering challenge with our mechanical Caterpillar wooden model kit - Our Caterpillar automata is ideal for a beginner builder of model making kits and mechanical wooden automata - Provided in natural wood. We also sell paint sets should you wish to decorate your model - Self-assembly kit: all parts fully machined, just peg and glue. Includes glue and full colour instructions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Product Dimensions | 18 x 6 x 21 cm; 340.19 g | | Manufacturer recommended age | 9 years and up | | Item model number | Caterpillar Automata | | Educational Objective(s) | Construction, Craft, Engineering, Mechanisms | | Language: | English | | Number of Game Players | 2 | | Number of pieces | 52 | | Assembly Required | Yes | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required | | Material Type(s) | Wood | | Material Composition | 95% wood 5% plastic | | Material Care Instructions | Dust free, Keep dry | | Remote Control Included? | No | | Colour | Wood | | Release date | 10 Oct. 2019 | | ASIN | B01N1UMLT9 | ## Images ![Timberkits Caterpillar Automata Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513B+mTY0AL.jpg) ![Timberkits Caterpillar Automata Mechanical Wooden Puzzle-Model Construction Kit, Wood - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7183urcvEuL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: ideal age for timberkit caterpillar** A: Marion, the guide age is 9 to adult. This is one of the basic models so if the child has adult help they can probably cope from 7. They have the patience to make part of the model and leave the glue to dry before they continue. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun and easy to assemble. *by V***X on 25 December 2024* Lovely craft set for 7 year old and mummy 🤣 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ She liked it a lot *by A***B on 21 February 2018* Bought this as a present for a friend who enjoys this kind of thing. She liked it a lot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intriguing Mechanical Toy *by P***R on 28 May 2020* The TimberKits packaging is excellent: each component, however tiny, is allocated its own storage. The instructions are clear with good illustrations. The build process is logical and the end result is astonishing. 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