Awesome New Legos in at Pow!Science: Freeco Speeder & Technic Helicopter

Fresh off the Fedex Truck, two new Lego Sets at Pow!Science!

Star Wars Freeco Speeder
Lego 8085, 177 Pieces

It’s a high-speed battle on the ice for Anakin Skywalker!

On a hunt for a Separatist base during the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker™ zooms over the frozen surface of Orto Plutonia in the cockpit of his rugged Freeco Speeder™. But what will the Jedi do when he encounters a chieftain of the fierce and mysterious Talz aliens? Includes Talz chieftain and Anakin Skywalker in special snow gear.
Includes Freeco Speeder, Talz chieftain and Anakin Skywalker Minifigs!

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Technics Rescue Helicopter
Lego 8068, 408 Pieces

Carry out daring aerial rescue missions with this highly realistic rescue helicopter. Turn the gear wheels to spin the main and tail rotors simultaneously, open the doors and lower the winch to make the rescue. Then operate the retractable landing gear when landing. Rebuilds into a medical helicopter. Second Build transforms the helicopter into a Bubble-Cockpit Chopper!!

• Use control knobs to spin main and tail rotors simultaneously!
• Retractable landing gear!
• Functioning winch!
• Opening side doors!
  

Both are available now at Pow!Science! Wakefield and Providence!

Automatic Finger Washer: A Pow!Science! Experiment!

Automatic Finger Washer

Objective: To observe the effects of gravity on two objects of different mass.

Materials:

• 5 Washers
• 1 Paperlclip (we’ve found that large paperclips work best)
• String (about a 2.5 feet long)

Procedure:

1.Stack the washers, thread the string through the hole, and tie them to one end of the

string. Pow!Science! recommends at least a double knot. Maybe triple.

2.Tie the paperclip to the other end of the string.

Parents and kids will most likely have to work together to complete the experiment from this point. Not-so-tall folks may experience better results if they stand on a chair.

3. Standing up and giving yourself some space, point an index finger straight out, parallel to the floor, or even slightly up. Hang the washers over this finger so that they only hang down a few inches from your hand. Hold the paperclip with the other hand so that the rest of the string is also parallel to the floor.

4.Release the paperclip!

What’s Going On?

Gravity pulls the washers down, and the string pulls the paperclip sideways—but gravity also pulls the paperclip down—so its sideways motion is combined with its downward motion!

Think and Talk About This:

Would objects with different weights (on either end of the string make a difference in this experiment? Try it at home and find out!

Family Science Night is a fun, free even held each month at both Pow!Science! Locations. Check the Events Calendar to see when the next FSN is and call to register!

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The Awesome Cylon Centurion I Built with Citiblocs

Slow Day at the Shop today, so I built a Cylon Centurion out of Citiblocs.

Citiblocs are precision cut New Zealand Pine blocks of wood, all absolutely identical. They are cut in precise ratios, which allow for advanced building techniques that are easy to implement.

I colored the ends of three blocks with a red sharpie for the Cylon's eye effect.
We've been carrying Citiblocs for about 2 years. They are identical to Kapla Blocks, but cost less. I love them, and I play with them whenever I get a chance. Like on slow days at the shop : )

The ZYCLONE is Back in Stock at Pow!Science

The Incredible Flying Ring Shooter is back: The ZYCLONE


If you've attended the Pow!Science! Assembly "Science Asks Why" then you've seen it flying over the heads of excited audiences; and now it's back in stock at both Pow!Science! Locations.

Local Shoppers, did you know you can save time & money by completing your purchase online & selecting " Pick Up At the Store" during checkout? I mean, nobody every does, but you can!!
Shop Now at the Pow!Science! Store!

Hex Bug Nano & Glow in The Dark Nano Now in Stock

Hexbug Nano Micro-robotic Creatures are in stock at Pow!Science!



Mother Nature meets micro-robotics with Hexbug Nanos, Glow in the Dark Nanos, and Hexbug Ants, now all in stock at Pow!Science!

Designed to look and behave like real bugs, Hexbug Nanos & Ants are actually a very cool little robots that use vibration to propel themselves along and explore their environment. They run and skitter in all directions, flipping over and then popping back onto their feet.


There s no telling what Hexbugs will do next! Real fun with an opportunity to learn about the science of robotics. Let your Nano run free or build a special Nano habitat (sold separately) with a whole family of Nanos. Visit the Hexbug website to register and track your Nano, play games with other collectors, download photos and learn more about robotic science.

Nanos measure approx. 1+" long, with batteries included. Ants are approximately 3 inches long.

Batteries are even included!

Warning: Choking hazard small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Pow!Science! has two locations in Rhode Island: the Wakefield Mall in Wakefield and Wayland Square on the East Side of Providence. Click for directions!

New Arrivals at Pow!Science!

Here are 5 New, exciting Toys & Games that arrived this week at Pow!Science in our Wakefield & Providence RI locations: Local Customers can save time & money by completing your purchase online--we'll have your selections waiting for you at the location of your choice!


Citiblocs are back in stock! Incredibly versatile precision cut pine blocks. There is no wrong way to build with Citiblocs. Includes building ideas, but no step-by-step instructions; just grab a handful and start building! 50, 100, 200 and 300 piece sets.







Go Go's Crazy Bones, Series Two Evolution: the craze continues! 80 characters to collect & trade, 7 games to play (visit the Crazy Bones Website for rules!)





Katamino: Beautifully made, all wooden brain teaser game that also includes rules for a 2 and 3 player game. With an amazing number of challenge levels, Katamino will enthrall puzzle fans from young to not at all young.



The Young Scientists Club Magic School Bus Chemistry Set-Wow!! Dozens of Chemistry experiments for young scientists (ages 5+); the School Bus shaped storage case comes loaded with equipment & accessories. Fasten your seatbelts--time to Experiment!






Blast Pad Junior: A backyard staple, this rough & tough rocket launcher is great for blasting the included "foamy" rockets 30 feet into the air!

Cool Paper Cutting Experiment from Pow!Science!

Paper Chain-A Physical Change

Purpose: To observe a physical change

Materials:
•Lined notebook paper (not loose leaf-it can’t have holes in it)
•Scissors

Procedure:
1) Fold the paper in half lengthwise, perpendicular to the lines as shown in
picture 1 below.
2) Look at picture 2 and find the points labeled A and B on your paper. Cut
across the folds at points A and B as shown. Be sure to stop cutting
about a quarter of an inch away from the open edge!
3) Alternating between the open edge and the folded edge, cut along every
other printed line on the paper. Make sure to stop cutting a quarter inch
from the edge each time.
4) Make your final cut as in picture 3, cutting along the folded edge, but
leaving the folds uncut at points A and B as shown.
5) Carefully stretch the paper open.

What’s going on?
You’ve simply changed the shape of the paper in a clever way. It’s still paper,
though, isn’t it?

Think and talk about this!
Physical changes don’t produce a new substance. Chemical changes do. How
could you chemically change the paper?

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