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Create a Wild West atmosphere with UGEARS Stagecoach

UGEARS presents one of the newest items from its latest collection of environmentally friendly, made with natural wood, mechanical models - The Stagecoach! Crafted in the best practices of 18-19th century Wild West carriages, the Stagecoach is made up of 240 parts and looks exactly like its historic prototype. The resemblance is achieved with carriage engineering design and authentic details, such as large wheels, opening doors, two luggage compartments on the roof with an additional one on the back. The compartments are fully functional! They open and close and can hold small items such as, candy for kids,...

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May 25, 2018

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UGears Steam Locomotive is a Tillywig Award 2018 winner!

UGears company is proud to announce the next achievement: our mechanical model Locomotive was nominated to and won the first prize as the best leisure entertainment toy at Tillywig Award 2018 competition! The contest was organized and held by Tillywig company where the participants were evaluated in the following criteria: clarity and simplicity of initial use, replay value of reuse, quality and performance, socialization value, fun factor, creativity, impact on thought processes and motor skills development. UGears Locomotive outran its competitors in all the criteria and took a much-deserved first place...

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April 30, 2018

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UGears Kickstarter – 11 absolutely new models

UGears is proud to announce a development of new line of mechanical models: The Horse-Mechanoid, the Archballista-Tower, the Tower Windmill, the Stagecoach, the V-Express Steam Train with Tender, the Secret model, the Roadster, the Aviator, the Bike, the Heavy Boy Long-Hauler with the Trailer, and the Flexi-Cubus. These models are expected to be available for purchase to our customers in the nearest future and you can help expedite the process! Support our project to receive an exclusive opportunity to be the first proud owner of our newest models and enjoy the assembly of these breathtaking real-life...

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March 27, 2018

A SCIENCE TEACHER USES UGEARS MODELS AS LEARNING MATERIALS

A Science teacher at one of Palm Beach, FL’s high schools offered his students some real hands-on experience in mechanics using Ugears mechanical models in his class. As the teacher stated, assembling these models not only kept students interested and engaged, but also became experiential scientific learning material that helped students to understand the depths of principles of mechanics. Students were offered to work in groups on the assembling of a few different Ugears mechanical models. From the very beginning, the process fully engaged and drew students together and taught them essential skills...

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UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Locomotive + Railway Platform + Rails

Explore your engineering talents and discover an exciting world of mechanics with Ugears Locomotive

Escape from daily grind and spend quality time with family, friends, or simply by oneself working on assembly of «Locomotive with Tender» by Ugears. This mechanical model is a unique and complex433-piece assembly kit is a perfect choice for the occasion. Locomotive with Tender features a sophisticated design and impresses by an intricate self-moving motor that does not require batteries or electricity…but how?! The secret lies within Locomotive internal controls: a system of intermediate transfer sprockets and rubber-band control unit that produces movement. The model can be assembles singlehandedly...

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March 19, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Robot Factory

How can you keep your child occupied on weekends?

Children grow fast, right before our eyes. They change constantly and with these changes come new interests. At times, it may seem challenging to keep up with your child’s rapid development and find an activity that would spark his interest, motivating him to spend weekends with the family. Here, at Ugears company, we have a perfect solution! Let us introduce a mechanical assembly model, “Robot Factory”. Made with natural wood, it consists of 598 parts and is assembled without glue, and you can buy “Robot Factory” here. The featured mechanical model is appealing for any child and may become an ideal...

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March 15, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Flower Assembled

Get into the spring spirit with exquisite mechanical models by Ugears

Spring is in the air and everything around becomes brighter. Love is in the air, and the best way to start expressing your feelings is, of course, with a gift. Get into the spring spirit with mechanical models by Ugears. Made with natural wood materials, these sets are ready to be assembled into fine mechanical masterpieces. By giving a Ugears mechanical model, not only are you giving an excellent gift, but also, a reason to spend time together with your loved ones. For example, a Ugears mechanical flower, that you can buy here. This model is a self-moving flower, with a delicate ballerina figurine inside. It...

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March 14, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Clock, Donkey, Merry-go-Round, Biplane and Mill

Coloring sets for creativity development through play

Building a solid foundation for creativity plays an essential role in child development. It promotes critical thinking abilities, feeds into recognizing self-worth and teaches decision-making skills. With Ugears Build and Color models not only you’ll be able to accomplish these tasks, you also provide your child with an opportunity to spend quality time together with their parents. Unique Build and Color sets by Ugears: Team Ugears introduces a large selection of Build and Color sets for children (buy here). Each model is made with natural organic wood. The sets are safe for kids to play! The sets...

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March 12, 2018

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Valentine’s Day gifts for Him and for Her!

You never need to wait for a special occasion to give a gift for you loved one. However, Valentine's Day is the time when choosing gifts can become stressful. How to find the right piece that will blow Her mind and make this year Valentine's memories last a life time? UGEARS team has a solution for you! Our unique mechanical sets are just what you’ve been looking for! UGEARS assemble models are not just elegant and unique, they are true masterpieces. With an exquisite designs and delicate and romantic appearance not only they are a perfect statement of your true feelings, but also something that’ll bring you...

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February 8, 2018

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The world’s first mechanical musical model

What makes the first mechanical Hurdy-Gurdy musical set exceptional? Ugears is proud to present the very first musical 3D puzzle set made out of natural wood. It is not just another decorative element for your living room but a real musical instrument in miniature, that is capable of creating wonderful melodies once you master it! https://youtu.be/bQGgFKdjV_U A brief history of hurdy-gurdy and the ins and out of the mechanism The Hurdy-Gurdy musical instrument appeared in Europe in the 15th century, and by the 17th – 18th century it spread beyond. The instrument has undergone many changes throughout its...

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June 25, 2017

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Ugears is happy to present the first model from the new Mechanical Town Series- Tram Line

UGEARS is glad to inform you that on May, 15, 2017 we are launching Tram Line, the first mechanical model from the new Mechanical Town Series. Tram Line model consists of 14 parts and come in a convenient scale for building and playing with. First of all, the new model has gaming component and we think it's great for hobby & collection. Each part has a unique design and interesting engineering. Another innovation - UGEARS’ Tram Line model doesn’t need glue or special tools or even toothpicks to connect parts, as a result -you can put all together easier then...

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May 15, 2017

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Discover a whole new world of 3-D puzzles with UGEARS!

We are the place where good old mechanics meet puzzles, creating the most mesmerizing products - UGEARS's self-propelled mechanical wooden toy vehicles kits! Established in 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine by its founders, Denis and Gennady, UGEARS offers a unique journey into a magic world of tiny moving mechanisms. It all started with Denis's childhood fascination of the genuine sophistication of real-life mechanics that brought him an idea of creating a tiny real-life vehicle model. It took him almost two years of trial and error experiments, with various materials, before his first-born model was created....

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April 15, 2017

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UGEARS on INDIEGOGO

Campaign link: https://igg.me/at/ugears On Indiegogo we present the newest UGEAR Truck Series with 3 Additions - Tanker, Rescue Ladder, Trailer Shassis and Mechanical Flower - a new generation of our mechanical models with more technical elements and details that make it even more exciting. The UGM-11 Truck is equipped with a four-cylinder rubber band engine. Start the engine in 'idle mode' and look at four pistons which move realistically under the folding hood. Open the cabin door and observe the fully functioning steering wheel connected via a steering column to the suspension bracket of front...

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June 16, 2016

The history of wooden gears

The history of wooden gears The physics of computer games is based on our own perception of reality. It might feel as if the pull in the trebuchet’s slack is perfect, the angle is set correctly for you to make your shot, while all your finger actually senses is a smooth touchscreen. By presenting the UGEARS mechanical models project on Kickstarter two Ukrainians decided to freshen upour memories about actual real-life mechanics. Their mechanical assembly models allow you to feel everycog, experience the work of energy that is not coming from an electrical cord. Working with these mechanisms brings up...

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June 15, 2016