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All kits are UKCA safety certified and designed for successful independent or guided building.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electric-air-levitating-ball","title":"Electric Air Levitating Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElectric Air Levitating Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e is pure science magic brought to life. Kids build a real working airflow system using a motor, fan, and precision‑aligned tube, then watch in amazement as the foam ball rises and floats in mid‑air. It’s the perfect blend of engineering and wonder: simple enough to assemble, yet impressive enough to make everyone say “How does that work?!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs children connect the motor, mount the fan, and position the airflow tube, they learn the physics of lift, pressure, and motion through hands‑on discovery. 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