Thames & Kosmos
Thames & Kosmos is a publisher and producer of educational science kits, board games, and hands-on learning products designed for children and families. They are known for combining entertainment with STEM education, offering products that range from chemistry and physics experiments to building sets and strategy games.
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Thames & Kosmos Solar Flowers Kit
Katie's Take:
“A flower that never wilts and never runs out of batteries! This solar-powered buildable sculpture is equal parts engineering lesson and mesmerizing kinetic art. A great STEM gift that teaches kids about solar energy and mechanical systems.”
Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand
Katie's Take:
“Build a fully functional hydraulic mechanical hand from over 200 pieces, no motors, no batteries, just water pressure and engineering ingenuity. Right or left-hand configuration, wearable design, and a 40-page guide. This is STEM learning that actually feels like play.”
Thames & Kosmos My Robotic Pet: Coding Chameleon
Katie's Take:
“A 2026 Toy of the Year Award finalist -- I loved featuring this product in a media tour. Its an instant hit to bring out a kids inner engineer and the payoff with the chameleon's interactions is awesome! My ffavorite is when it sticks out its tongue!”