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NEW MODELS ARE HERE! 34
No, we didn't forget about you and Yes, we are ready to share!
May we just say that we are beyond excited to tell you all about the newest additions to the Ugears line? From 20 minutes assembly to eight hours, these models are a fantastic way to fill the time and challenge the brain!
This mechanical bank is designed as a vintage cash register to keep your finances safe. Just like its real-life thing, the model has coin and notes boxes. And for extra protection, this cash register comes with a code lock. Update your code however you like using the code mechanism!
The cash bank accepts most coin sizes circulating in the world. It also comes equipped with a counter and an automatic coin detector. The operation modes switch depending on whether there is a coin in a coin slot or not.
If you need to put a coin in the cashbox, put it in a slot, lift-lower the lever, and see it disappear inside the box.
When it comes to storing notes, this Cash Register provides an automatic bill acceptor. Wind up the rubber-band motor by pulling the lever up and down several times.
Inspired by classic scientific documentaries and biographies of outstanding marine explorers, the Research Vessel is a beautiful model of large modern icebreakers.
The model is equipped with a swing jib crane to manage cargo and hoist out the bathyscaphe. Use the crane to pull the bathyscaphe out of the depths and secure it on a special extension platform.
The model has three movement modes – forward, turn, and automatic maneuvering. The modes are controlled with a lever you can switch manually.
Motorcycle Scrambler
UGR-10 with Sidecar
Hit the road with your new adventure companion – the fast and enduring Scrambler UGR-10 Motor Bike with sidecar!
The Scrambler is based on a dual-sport motorcycle prototype, a vehicle designed to travel both slick asphalt highways and heavy-going roads or go full Dirty Tracker mode.
Original dual-sport bikes come from a family of so-called “scramblers” – lightweight city motorcycles initially produced by Triumph and BSA back in the 50s of the 20th century.
Know of anyone looking to try Ugears for the first time? Tell them about the Mini Buggy! Only 80 parts and twenty minutes later this buggy will be ready to hit the road!
While the front wheels make your Buggy maneuverable, the back, driving, wheels also provide stability. The rear wheels are larger and have rubber-band tires that ensure better surface traction and a smoother ride.
Looking for another STEM challenge for your kids? You got it! The Curvimeter (or opisometer) is a device that measures the length of curved lines and helps to calculate the distance between the points on a map more precisely than a ruler or a compass.
This tool is commonly used by map-makers, tourists, and road services. Your model would also make an incredible conversational topic.
And with the help of the Augmented Reality app, you will be able to see firsthand how the curvimeter is used and even interact with it!
While many of us cannot wait for this year to end, keep in mind that before that happens, we have a holiday season to get ready for! And can you think of a better stocking stuffer?
The Nativity Scene model is not big - only 6 x 5, but it only takes an hour to assemble and it is simple enough for anyone to put together.
Being a fine piece of a traditional Christmas decor, the model nevertheless has a basic gear mechanism that animates certain elements of the set. To start the mechanism, manually rotate any of the interconnected gears that you will see on the sides and on the top of the model. This will make the star on the roof of the barn move while at the same time rotating the gears with carved designs and animating the background of the scene.
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- Dmitriy Zverev
Father's Day Special, June Challenge and More! 78
STEM PROJECTS ARE NOW IN STOCK!
This has to be the strangest school year-end yet and we are looking at the even more unique summer with many traditional points of entertainment closed. This might be a great time to explore new hobbies. May we suggest 3d puzzles?
From our family to yours: Stay safe!
STEM PROJECTS
We finally have four kids puzzles in stock and ready to challenge your tweens and teens.
STEM LAB PENDULUM - a basic and most reliable time measuring mechanism. Its working principle is based on the model's constant amplitude oscillation under the force of gravity and potential energy of the rubber band.
STEM LAB COUNTER While assembling the lab counter, your child will get a basic understanding of how an odometer works.
STEM LAB GEARBOX discover the principle of working of the 4-speed Manual transmission and observe the work of the gearbox and experiment shifting between gears.
STEM LAB DIFFERENTIAL
Assemble and set the wheels in motion. Can you think of a better way of learning the working principle of the Car Differential?
JUNE CHALLENGE
Get ready for another challenge! This June we would love to see what you can do with a safe!
While the assembly of this model might get tricky, how can you step it up and create a unique masterpiece?
Make it your own and submit up to three photos by filling out THIS FORM by June 30, 2020.
NEW IN STOCK
Three new models are in stock and ready to ship!
MARS BUGGY Enjoy the assembly of an ingenious mechanical space vehicle inspired by ever-exciting sci-fi Mars Buggy.
CAROUSEL The Carousel has a wind-up key under its base that provides tension to the rubber bands attached to the main axle.
GLOBUS The Globe model consists of two sets of decorative continents, a rotating mechanism, and several little extras that make the model even more enjoyable.
Cast Your Vote!
Our May challenge was a success. We absolutely loved to see your unique creations but now it is a time to vote on your favorite creation. The winner will get our next challenge (July) model for free!
Cast your vote today - the form will only be open until 11.59 pm on June 20!
Father's Day is June 21. Grab This Deal!
Don't forget to get a great gift for a man in your life!
SPECIAL! ONLY UNTIL 6/21
With $50 or above order, choose one of the following models, add them to the cart, and they are FREE!
Your choice of: any one of the U-Fidgets, Date Navigator, Flexi-Cubus, Wheel-Organizer, or Steampunk Clock.
The discount will apply automatically when you add one of the above models to cart along with a purchase of $50 and above.
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- Dmitriy Zverev
May Challenge 82
MAY IS HERE AND SO IS THE UGEARS CHALLENGE!
Is it bizzare that we have to remind ourselves that it is spring while not actually being able to do the things we usually do this time of the year?
While we are waiting for the things to go back to normal, remember to keep some kind of structure in your life and stay safe!
Love building and want to show off your skills? You are in luck - we have a challenge for you!
Each month we will pick a new challenge model. Buy it! Assemble it! Customize it! The winner gets the next month's model free!
This May challenge is for the UGears Roadster VM-01!
Submit an image of your custom Roadster between May 1 and May 31 by FILLING THIS FORM! We will feature models on our Facebook page and pick the winner as a community.
- Dmitriy Zverev
We are shipping! 40
We are shipping!
BETTER TOGETHER
With so many of us confined to our homes, it is crucial to keep minds and hands busy! We are here to do what we can to give you an escape from the news headlines and into the world of creative thinking.
All of our models are in stock and ready to ship!
SOMETHING FOR KIDS?
Looking for fun projects to do with the kids? Keep your little ones engaged with UGEARS 4KIDS COLORING MODELS SETS! Each set includes FIVE models that are easy to assemble for little hands and great for critical thinking and fine motor skills development. Your kids will love assembling, coloring, and playing with these models! CHALLENGE YOURSELF
This mind be a great time to challenge yourself with something new! What will it be? 
Placing an order of $75 or more? Add U-Fidgets to cart and it is FREE! No code required
Choose between U-Fidgets Gearsmas, Happy New Gear, Creation, Ships, Aircrafts, Vehicles and Tribiks. These are perfect stocking stuffers for anyone on your shopping list.
UGEARS U-FIDGETS GEARSMAS (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS HAPPY NEW GEAR (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS CREATION (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS SHIPS (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS AIRCRAFTS (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS VEHICLES (4 PCS)
UGEARS U-FIDGETS TRIBIKS (4 PCS)
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Set includes 5 large models - Biplane, Clock, Donkey, Mill and Merry-Go-Roun $ 29.75 |
Set includes 5 small models - Bear-Cub, Bouquet, Car, Cockerel, and Helicopter $12.45 |
- Dmitriy Zverev
The Latest Kickstarter and More! 56
The Latest Kickstarter
You wouldn't be wrong to think that we are passionate about mechanics, engineering and learning how things work. However, would you guess that we also board game enthusiasts? What can we say - we like the challenge and excitement the game brings as much as we love smart mechanisms. As a result, we are proudly presenting the new Ugears Games collection, the series of unique functional wooden mechanical devices designed to handle, transport and store game elements in various tabletop games, right now exclusively on Kickstarter!
The Card Holder, the Modular Dice Tower, The Deck Box, the Game Master’s Screen and traditionally, the Secret Device will become the smart assistants in your tabletop games and wonderful presents to your fellow gamers.
Check out these latest models over on The “UGEARS Games Campaign” Kickstarter Campaign!
Back in Stock!
Our shop looked sad for a while with so many of your favorites out of stock, but the wait is finally over! All models are back in stock now and ready to be shipped. This is the perfect time to grab the model you wanted to assemble next as the history shows we do sometimes run out!
The Season of Giving
(and Receiving) is Here!
The best thing about Halloween is what comes after it - the holiday season with a lot to give and also hopefully a lot to receive! It is an excellent time to sit down and plan your shopping list: who gets a treasure box and he would love to get a steam train. Don't forget that with purchases of $75 or more you can also get free U-Fidgets ornaments. These new models are sold as a set of U-Fidgets Happy New Gear (4 pcs) or U-Fidgets Gearsmas (4 pcs) - simply add to cart!
While thinking of everyone else on your list, don't forget to grab something special for yourself on our website! We bet you even know which model you want to find on your doorsteps this month!
Chicago Toy and Game Fair
Do you live in the Chicagoland area or planning a trip there this month? Stop by and visit us at the ChiTAG (Chicago Toy and Game Fair) November 17-18, 2018. Not only we will be thrilled to see you in booth #715, but we are also planning a fun giveaway and product discounts! And for this special occasion, we even assembled an almost life size model of the Tractor for you to check out!
- Dmitriy Zverev
- Tags: board games cards deck dice dice tower kickstarter
Long-awaited Models available for pre-order 59
We know, there was no communication for some time, but we were getting ready for something big. And it's almost here. We are announcing the release of six new UGEARS Models. They are available for pre-order with shipping in about 2-3 weeks.
Horse-Mechanoid
Ugears Horse-Mechanoid – a unique assembling model that joins nature and mechanics. It's a Ugears' tribute to the Ancient Greeks, Japanese and Chinese inventors, and Leonardo da Vinci himself for their early automaton efforts and the attempts to create a walking machine.
Trimaran Merihobus
Carried by the wayward wind of travel, the graceful and stylish Trimaran Merihobus from Ugears invites you to leave your peaceful harbor and sail away on an exciting marine mechanical adventure. The new mechanical bench model kit is designed to show off plenty of details such as winches, rigging, and hulls, which makes her a very realistic miniature copy of real-life prototypes.
V-Express Steam Train with Tender
The Victorian Age filled with the spirit of the Industrial Revolution is a source of internal inspiration for designers and engineers. Ugears turns to this fascinating era once again to bring you the V-Express Steam Train with Tender. The minutely detailed design of the model reveals the beauty of moving parts: gears and a flywheel as well as the workings of the cylinder-piston arrangement, a ladder and a fire hole with the door you can open.
Tower Windmill
The Tower Windmill from Ugears is more than a mechanical model. It is an exciting trip to the history of old England designed in "Victorian steampunk skeleton" style. The model is based on the Chesterton Windmill, a 17th-century cylindrical stone tower windmill that was built outside the village of Chesterton, Warwickshire county.
Aviator
Have you always dreamed of flying? Grab the wheel and become airborne with the "Aviator," the first-ever aircraft model from Ugears. The flight control tower bars regulate the speed and the roll and pitch of the airplane or helicopter.
Royal Carriage (Limited Edition)
The four-horse drawn carriage, inspired by the 1902 State Landau, is a stylish and unique memento to celebrate Megan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding.
The Royal Carriage kit comes with two sets of figures, Prince Harry and Megan, as well as the Queen and her consort. The crown on the back of the carriage has a secret function, allowing you to wind up the intricate wooden motor which pushes the Royal Carriage forward!
*Limited quantities will be available*
U-Fidgets Happy New Gear and U-Fidget Gearsmas
Right in time for the holidays, we received new U-Fidgets ornaments. These new models are already in stock as a set of U-Fidgets Happy New Gear (4 pcs) or U-Fidgets Gearsmas (4 pcs) and can be yours at NO CHARGE ($9.90 value) with the purchase of $75 or more.
- Dmitriy Zverev
