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Beantown Review calls OWI's Magnetic Levitation Express an affordable, unconventional train set that delivers hands-on interaction beyond typical toys. The review highlights the kit’s appeal for older children who still love trains, notes its 2017 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR and TOP TOY OF THE YEAR awards from Creative Child Magazine, and explains why the product is more than a simple play set.

OWI is now accepting PayPal payments for orders on the site, adding a fast, simple and secure checkout option for customers. Shoppers have the choice to use their PayPal account when a credit card is not preferred, providing an alternative payment method at purchase.

Magnetic Levitation Express (OWI-633) received two Creative Child Magazine honors: 2017 Eco-Friendly Product of the Year and 2017 Top Toy of the Year. Creative Child Magazine notes that award decisions are made by a panel including moms, music educators and early education professionals rather than a single reviewer.

Congratulations to A. Gordon (Twitter @agordon10) for winning the 3 in 1 Solar Stallion giveaway. Organizers thanked everyone who entered and encouraged followers to stay tuned for more updates and future promotions.

At Toy Fair 2017, Daniel Ramirez from OWI joined the BeTerrific Live show to demonstrate the Magnetic Levitation Express. The live appearance offered viewers a close look at the levitation toy as part of BeTerrific's Toy Fair coverage.

Enter for a chance to win a 3-in-1 Solar Stallion Kit. The giveaway offers an opportunity to add a solar-powered build to your collection.

Three kits are available now: OWI-MSK682 Solar Wild Boar, OWI-MSK683 Detective Bug, and OWI-MSK684 Captain ROAM-E-O. Collectors can purchase each model to complete the set and explore the lineup.

OWI is featured in Carol Lynn Hazlett’s piece in ROBOT Magazine’s March/April issue on pages 16–18. The issue is available now on newsstands.

The Super Solar Recycler is listed on EMA’s "Technology in This Season's Toys" roundup, with details posted on the EMA blog. The inclusion places the product among seasonal technology toy selections.

Domestic holiday shipping deadlines and office closures are listed for the season; international transit times vary. Offices are closed Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 25. Last domestic shipment dates to arrive before Christmas are: Ground/Home Delivery by December 16, 3‑Day by December 19, 2‑Day by December 21, and Overnight by December 22, per the FedEx holiday schedule.

A selection of photographs of the OWI-631 taken by Mike Wade, with image credit to rurallifephoto.com.

Reviewer Audrey Tolle of The Old Schoolhouse describes assembling the OWI-632 Hydraulic Arm Edge as an engaging, educational family project that demonstrates water-powered mechanics. She highlights durable components, clear step-by-step instructions, an assembly time of about two hours, and notes that children around age ten may still need adult help; the finished arm moves smoothly without batteries and the kit earned a Top Toy of the Year award.

The OWI Hydraulic Arm Edge was selected among Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products of 2016. The inclusion recognizes the kit on a curated list of notable children’s products for the year.

TTPM named the Robotikits Hydraulic Arm Edge to its 2016 Most Wanted list, awarding OWI the Most Wanted List Award in the Educational: STEM category. The recognition reflects TTPM’s editorial curation of in-demand, innovative toys showcased during its Holiday Showcase press event.

OWI demonstrated the Hydraulic Arm at The Toy and Game Expo on October 8–9, 2016, an interactive event showcasing the latest STEM toys. Attendees were able to see and operate the hydraulic arm, and photos from the event document the demonstrations.

Congratulations to Neil Nagpal on the OWI-MSK691 Penguin Life kit.

Power Electronics News, which covers electrical engineering and power solutions, highlights innovations and products in the power sector and points readers to related coverage. Links also reference SixtySecondTech’s feature on OWI Robotics, offering additional context on the company’s products. Visit the provided URLs to read the original posts and see the product mentions in more detail.

The Salt Water Fuel Cell Car Kit is featured in Green Living Magazine, with the full write-up available online. Readers interested in eco-friendly kit options can view the magazine’s July 2016 coverage via the Green Living Arizona link supplied to access full details and images.

The OWI-632 is featured on Sugarcayne.com; follow the linked article for additional information and coverage.

A free-shirt promotion is available when customers add kits totaling $20 or more, add the Free shirt item to the cart, and proceed to checkout. At order confirmation, enter the shirt size in the “Order Instructions/Comments (Optional)” field; the offer is valid while supplies last, carries no returns or exchanges, and expires 6/30/2016.

Creative Child Magazine named the Hydraulic Arm Edge its 2016 Toy of the Year. The award recognizes the product among that year's notable toy releases.

Children's Technology Review produced a video that demonstrates the Super Solar Recycler, showing the product in action. The demonstration offers a visual look at the kit's operation and features.

A customer reported assembling the Kingii Dragon kit with no issues, saying it works perfectly and that they liked it so much they ordered a second one. The testimonial reflects high satisfaction with the build and performance.

Kid Toy Testers posted a video featuring the Kingii Dragon robot, capturing the testers having fun with the model. The clip highlights the robot's behavior and how children engage with its features.

The Kingii Dragon Robot earned a Dr. Toy 'blue ribbon' recommendation and was featured in the November issue of Woman's World, where it was described as likely 'to thrill robot fans.' The recommendation notes the kit is for ages 10–12 and highlights its infrared sensor programmed to 'escape' or 'follow-me'; when the robot feels threatened it gapes its mouth, flashes its eyes and spreads and flaps its frill.

OWI’s Kingii Dragon Robot, inspired by the frilled lizard, was recognized as 2015 Toy of the Year and received additional honors including ASTRA’s Best Toys for Kids 2015 finalist status and placement on Dr. Toy’s lists. The buildable robot uses artificial intelligence and an infrared sensor to switch between “escape” and “follow‑me” behaviors, animating a frill display, bicolor LED eyes and leg movements to simulate startled or pet‑like responses.

Examiner.com ran an interview with CEO Craig Morioka. A link is provided to read the full interview.

An Examiner.com review examines OWI Robotics’ Kingii Dragon, noting that robots are becoming increasingly popular and that OWI offers construction kits assembled by the user. When correctly built, the kits move and make noise; the Kingii Dragon is modeled after a creature native to Australia and highlights the hands-on assembly experience and finished toy design.

OWI Robotics is featured in How It Works Magazine; readers can pick up the current issue to view the company’s profile and product coverage. The listing also points to the How It Works Daily site for a related link and suggests checking the magazine for the full feature and accompanying images.

The Kingii Dragon Robot was named a finalist for Best Toys for Kids by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association.

Toy Pals.TV released a video on the Kingii Dragon.

Mom Blog Society presents a sweet narration of the Air Power Racer from OWIKIT in a featured post on its site. The linked Mom Blog Society entry includes the narration and related material, offering readers a family-minded perspective on the OWIKIT Air Power Racer and where to find more information.

Don Chaffee submitted a photo of his grandson enjoying the OWI-MSK690; the site thanks him for sharing the image.

An OWI photo contest is being promoted, with full details available on the SnapYeti contest page linked in the listing.

A video interview with Sugarcayne.com can be accessed via the images in the post, where viewers can watch the full interview. Links are also provided for purchasing the featured products.

ToyPals.TV has posted a video on the T4 Transforming Solar Robot and the listing directs readers to view it. The video offers a close look at the T4 transforming solar-robot concept and how it operates.

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Mom Blog Society has posted a review of the T4 Transforming Solar Robot; the link to the review is provided.

OWI announces it has won Dr. Toy's Green Toy Company Award.