Astropod Rover Mission

My nephew and I spent a whole rainy afternoon snapping together the 23 pieces, and watching those gears turn when we rolled it across the carpet genuinely made him gasp. The wheels grip surprisingly well on our rug, too. He's already planning a "mission to Mars" in the backyard.

The gear mechanism on this rover is surprisingly smooth, making it fun to roll across the floor after assembly. Took my 7-year-old about 20 minutes to snap everything together without frustration.

My son really enjoyed putting the 23-piece rover together, though I wish the instructions were a bit clearer for the gear assembly. The wheels roll smoothly on our hardwood floor, which keeps him engaged. It's a solid building toy for the price.