Thames and Kosmos Ultra Bionic Blaster

• Build an air-powered robotic glove that launches soft foam darts—no batteries, no motors, just clever pneumatics

• Explore pneumatic systems and air pressure while assembling a working blaster from 100+ precision parts

• Smart trigger sequence: first pull elevates the scissor arm and fires Dart 1; two more pulls launch Darts 2 and 3

• Rotating outer barrels widen or tighten your shot spread with a simple dial adjustment

• Adjustable wrist strap fits a wide range of hand sizes for comfortable, repeatable firing

• Reload on the fly with the built-in reserve clip under your wrist; compatible with many standard foam darts

• Designed for high replay value—tinker, tune, and test after the initial build

• Pairs perfectly with Mega Cyborg Hand for an expanded, hands-on mechatronics experience

Specifications

• Ages: 10+ with help / 12+ independent

• Experiments / Activities: 6

• Piece Count: 134

• Manual Pages: 16 (full color)

• Product Dimensions: 10 × 11 × 4.7 in

• Product Weight: 1.5 lbs

• Manual Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in

• Batteries Required: N/A

• Country of Origin: Taiwan

• Year Released: 2022

• Awards: 2022 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids (Science); 2022 Toy Insider STEM 10

• NGSS Correlations: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2 (Engineering Design)

What’s in the Box?

• Pneumatic air system components (pump bulb, tubing, valves, connectors)

• Scissor-arm launcher assembly parts and rotating barrel components

• Foam darts and reserve clip

• Adjustable wrist mount and straps

• Structural panels & linkages for glove fit and stability

• Full-color, step-by-step manual

Software and Docs

Download Manual (PDF) 
Science Info & Experiments
Step-by-Step Assembly Guide
Download Hi-Res Images (ZIP)
Troubleshooting Guide