National Geographic Clay Dinosaur Arts and Crafts Activity Kit for Kids

My star rating is based on the child's reaction. Given to a boy on his 7th birthday. He raced over the gift when he received it. When we saw him about a month later he had made all the dinosaurs and couldn't wait to show us. (Minus one he had given to dad to take to work) He really enjoyed them. I would definitely buy them again. He was very proud of his own creation. A well-loved gift.

Fun and enjoyable challenging project would highly recommend it

My kids adored this kit, even my son who has issues with some textures. Worth every penny. The only problem? It seems to be the only kit of its kind. I wish there were ones for fantasy creatures, various types of animals, machine structure, the possibilities are endless. It was super easy to clean up, and no stains I noticed. There is a sculpting tool I used, but my kids ignored almost completely. They were entertained and now the clay is dry and they are finding even more fun playing with their newly made sculptures.

Keep your expectations managed! Air dry modeling clay like what's in here (model magic, it feels like) is kinda hard to work with. But, it was hilarious to do. I wish the bones would've been sanded, because the clay did NOT stick to the bones very well at all, and you have to work the clay pretty quick or else it dries too fast - but this was good for a laugh over a couple of glasses of wine. Please enjoy the multi-eyed, biblically accurate Triceratops attached.

Bought this for my kid. That was the official excuse. In reality, I wanted to live out my fantasy of becoming a world-renowned paleontologist-sculptor hybrid who works in clay and chaos. Mission accomplished. The kit comes with everything you need to make little dino masterpieces—or, in our case, deformed lizards that look like they’ve seen things. My T-Rex came out looking like he’d had a mid-life crisis and now works part-time at a gas station. My kid made a Triceratops with a sideways horn and named him “Steve.” Steve has become our emotional support dinosaur. The clay is colorful, soft, and moldable—until it mysteriously disappears and shows up days later under your shoe, behind the couch, and once, somehow... on the dog. National Geographic, how did you pack this much fun AND chaos into one box? I feel both amazed and personally attacked. The educational guide was a nice touch—my child learned actual facts, like how the Stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut, and I learned that stepping barefoot on a clay Velociraptor tail is worse than stepping on a LEGO. Barely. We had a blast for hours. HOURS. Which, in parent time, is basically a spa retreat. My house looks like a prehistoric crime scene, and my kitchen table has become the official Dino Display Museum (admission: one juice box). Final verdict: this kit is amazing. It’s messy, it’s silly, it’s educational, and it makes you feel like you’re Michelangelo sculpting dinosaurs during a sugar rush. 10/10 would buy again. In fact, I might need another one… Steve’s lonely.

So much fun for a 3-generation activity!!! From a 5 year old to a 75 year old, we all had fun getting creative! Easy for little hands!

Outstanding for our grandchildren. They are 5 and 6 year old boys. Engaged for over an hour . We bought 2, one for each brother!

Easy to use. Comes with the tools to make the dinosaurs. Kids love it.

Great idea to replace tv and electronic toys with something that allows for great family time. In the end the child has something they created to reminder them of their efforts.

Un jeu très ludique qui a beaucoup plus aux enfants. Le seul hic (d'où l'étoile en moins), c'est la notice explicative en anglais. Dommage que les deux langues ne soient pas fournies dans la boîte. Les enfants ont fortement apprécié de pouvoir reproduire leurs dinosaures en partant du squelette. Les couleurs sont sympathiques. Concernant la "pâte" utilisée, il s'agit d'une pâte auto durcissante aussi légère de la mousse. Ce n'est donc ni une sorte d'argile, ni de la pâte à modeler classique. L'ensemble une fois sec résiste plutôt bien aux manipulations des enfants, qui ont également pu jouer avec leurs créations. Je recommande. NB : La présence d'un adulte reste nécessaire, ne serait-ce que pour la partie explicative.

Perfect present for my friend. Would definitely recommend

9 year old really enjoyed putting these together

Para 4 años es una actividad muy chula. Pero si quieres que el dinosaurio quede al final aceptable tienes que terminarlo tú. Una vez se seca la plasti así se queda. Pero está genial. Recomiendo.