My Gears® construction sets let little engineers build gears, vehicles and robots that move. Children push, pull and turn as they explore early STEM and problem solving, from 4 years.
My Gears®: your questions answered
Build it, turn it and watch it move. My Gears® sets turn early engineering into hands-on play, with a model for every little builder.
What age is My Gears® for?
The My Gears® Junior Set and My Gears® Robot Set are for ages 4 and up. The Bicycle, Motorbike and Transport Starter Sets are for 5 and up, and the Machine, Transport and Animal Sets for 6 and up.
Which set should I start with?
The My Gears® Junior Set is a lovely first set, with 117 pieces and instructions for 13 models.
How many pieces are in each set?
My Gears® Robot Set: 56 pieces
My Gears® Transport Starter Set: 60 pieces
My Gears® Motorbike Set: 97 pieces
My Gears® Bicycle Set: 112 pieces
My Gears® Transport Set: 114 pieces
My Gears® Junior Set: 117 pieces
My Gears® Animal Set: 122 pieces
My Gears® Machine Set: 181 pieces
Do the sets include instructions?
Yes. Every set comes with an activity booklet or guide, and the Robot, Bicycle and Motorbike Sets also have extra models to download.
What will my child learn?
Early engineering, geometry and problem solving, plus cause and effect, as children see how each gear makes their model move.
Have My Gears® sets won awards?
Yes. The My Gears® Transport Set won an Academics' Choice Brain Toy Award and a 2022 Tillywig Award, and both the Transport and Machine Sets are accredited by The Toy Association x The Good Play Guide STEAM programme.
Is there a small My Gears® gift?
Yes. The My Gears® Transport Starter Set has 60 pieces in a jar with a carry handle, perfect as a gift or to take to a play date.