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UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 Trailer

New Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 Trailer

UGEARS introduces one of the newest in its summer collection, the Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 Trailer! This model is a must-have addition to UGEARS Heavy Boy Truck (also available on UGEARS website). This full-size semi long-hauler is a work of art, with carved rear gate and the realistic design features. The Truck Trailer model consists of 138 pieces and is assembled without the use of any glue. When assembled, it strikes the imagination with its resemblance to the real-life tractor trailers. Details such as front and rear wheel axles, landing gear and rear gate with a latch, make UGEARS Heavy Tuck VM-03...

July 11, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Heavy Boy Truck VM-03

UGEARS new item – Heavy Boy Truck VM-03

UGEARS introduces another mind-blowing addition to its summer collection - Heavy Boy Truck VM-03. This 541-piece mechanical model is a mini replica of American classic tractor trailers, that impresses with a striking resemblance to its real-life prototype. Like all of UGEARS vehicle model, the Heavy Boy is made with high-quality natural wood materials. However, the design of Heavy Boy Truck is nothing less than its steel-made original's. From the headlights, wheel fenders, exhausts, and a coupler, to the cabin with the sleeper, - all these details are exact of the real tractor trailer. Some other exciting...

July 10, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Roadster VM-01

Classic Roadster, UGEARS newest mechanical model!

UGEARS introduces a new addition to its classic vehicle collection, the Roadster. This classic model is created in the best practices of UGEARS self-propelled wooden mechanical models. Designed and executed to match its real-life prototype, UGEARS Roadster is perfect for speed and the open road. Furthermore, this is not just your typical vintage car model, that proudly takes its place among other collectibles on a shelf. UGEARS Roadster is a fully functioning model that features realistically moving parts set in motion by a combination of wooden and rubber band mechanisms. Check under the hood and you discover,...

July 5, 2018

Safe Vault model – how to set your personal code 1

Safe Vault model – how to set your personal code

UGears Safe is a unique keepsake/jewelry box that is not only a pretty accessory fitting nicely in any room decor but a fully functional miniature safe box! Each of UGears Safe models comes with a preset factory standard lock code combination. However, you can change this combination and set your own code. This is how to do it. First, pick up your Safe and take a closer look at it. Find three large pucks with two pins inserted in each puck. It is important to locate the pucks with pins because they are the key instruments in setting the code. You will need to shift these pins in the order to set your own...

June 27, 2018

Ugears Bike VM-02

The “Bike VM-02” is available for pre-orders

Ugears introduces new summer special edition - The “Bike VM-02” wooden assembly kit. This realistic-looking model, crafted in the best traditions of Harley Davidson motorcycles, is made with high grade, natural plywood and consists of 189 pieces. The Bike is one of Ugears less complex models, with a suggested assembly time of 3 to 5 hours. The Bike will exceed your expectations, because it not just a simple static model. Like all of Ugears mechanical models, the Bike produces real motion! Simply crank up the key to activate the rubber band motor and watch your “Bike VM-02” take on the open...

June 21, 2018

Create a Wild West atmosphere with UGEARS Stagecoach 2

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,...

May 25, 2018

UGears Steam Locomotive is a Tillywig Award 2018 winner! 3

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...

April 30, 2018

UGears Kickstarter - 11 absolutely new models 4

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...

March 27, 2018

Ugears MECHANICAL MODELS engineering

A Science teacher uses Ugears mechanical models as supplemental learning material for teaching mechanics at one of Palm Beach, FL’s high schools.

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...

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...

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...

March 15, 2018

UGears Mechanical Wooden Model 3D Puzzle Kit Flower

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...

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...

March 12, 2018

Valentine's Day gifts for Him and for Her! 5

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...

February 8, 2018

The world’s first mechanical musical model 6

The world’s first mechanical musical model

UGEARS Goes live on Kickstarter on Tuesday, June, 27 at 7 am, New York time https://youtu.be/bQGgFKdjV_U UGEARS Hurdy-Gurdy: unique mechanical musical model. Engineered for self-assembly and play. Just build with your own hands and feel yourself like Stradivari and a popular Hurdy-Gurdy star. About Hurdy-Gurdy: History The hurdy-gurdy is a string instrument that produces a sound resembling one of a bagpipe by a hand-turned wheel rubbing against the strings working similarly to a violin and a fiddle bow. The history of this instrument started in the 15th century. One of the earliest...

June 25, 2017

Ugears is happy to present the first model from the new Mechanical Town Series- Tram Line 7

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...

May 15, 2017

Discover a whole new world of 3-D puzzles with UGEARS! 8

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....

April 15, 2017

UGEARS on INDIEGOGO 9

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...

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 nger 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...

June 15, 2016

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