Product Overview
The Crunchinator is a hands-on mechanical STEM toy designed to demonstrate concepts such as force, torque, and mechanical advantage. Children turn the handle to apply increased crushing force to suitable experiment materials placed inside the contained chamber.
The toy includes three interchangeable crunch plates and a phone holder for recording experiments.
Product Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | CrunchLabs by Mark Rober |
| Product Type | Mechanical STEM toy |
| Item Number | 11601-4 |
| Recommended Age | 8 years and older |
| Battery Requirement | None |
Product Identifier Summary
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| UPC | 630996116012 |
| EAN | 0630996116012 |
| GTIN | 00630996116012 |
| Item Number | 11601-4 |
Common Uses
The toy is intended for supervised mechanical experiments, STEM activities, demonstrations of mechanical advantage, and recreational science play.
Maintenance & Care
Remove experiment material and residue after use. Keep the mechanism clean and dry and inspect the moving components before repeated use.
Safety
Keep hands and fingers away from the crushing area while the mechanism is operating. Use only suitable materials and follow the supplied instructions.
Technical Specifications
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Crunch Plates | 3 interchangeable plates |
| Phone Holder | Included |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Educational Focus | Engineering, force, torque, and mechanical advantage |
Product History
The Crunchinator is part of the CrunchLabs toy range associated with engineering educator Mark Rober.
Key Features
- Manual crushing mechanism
- Three interchangeable crunch plates
- Contained experiment chamber
- Phone holder for recording experiments
- No batteries required
Package Contents
The package includes the Crunchinator toy, interchangeable accessories, wrench, googly-eye accessories, phone-support components, and instruction materials.
Compatibility
The product is self-contained and does not require another CrunchLabs toy for normal mechanical operation.
FAQs
Does the Crunchinator require batteries?
No. The primary mechanism is manually operated.
How many crunch plates are included?
Three interchangeable plates.
Buying Considerations
Confirm UPC 630996116012 and item number 11601-4 when distinguishing this configuration from other CrunchLabs experiments.
Customer Feedback Summary
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Related Products
Related products include other CrunchLabs engineering and science activity toys.
Last Updated
September 2026
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