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KiwiCo
KiwiCo kits are the fun way to learn about STEM, STEAM, science and art. Delivered in a monthly bundle, our kits include everything you need to complete cool experiments that help you discover how the world works. From weather science and biology to coding and electronics, there's something for kids of all ages to love!
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KiwiCo is an innovative company founded in 2011 by Sandra Oh Lin and Yael Pasternak Valek. KiwiCo is dedicated to providing enriching experiences for kids that help them develop problem-solving skills and creative confidence. KiwiCo offers over 2,000 expertly designed projects that inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. With age-appropriate and educational projects, KiwiCo encourages kids to think big and act like creators and producers instead of just consumers. The company's team includes creative designers who brainstorm hundreds of ideas to create the most exciting projects, valued experts who review them, and a community of kid testers who ensures the projects are fun and engaging. Every month, customers receive a cool new project with all the materials and instructions for hours of hands-on fun and learning. KiwiCo is the perfect way for families to spend time building, exploring, and creating together.
KiwiCo caters to parents, grandparents, or caretakers looking to provide children with enriching and educational experiences that foster problem-solving skills and creative confidence. These customers value hands-on, age-appropriate projects and see the importance of encouraging children to think like creators and producers. KiwiCo's subscription boxes are ideal for families who want to spend quality time together, building, exploring, and creating.
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Here's what shoppers have to say:
- Each box is carefully designed and encourages learning and challenge for children
- Everything is included and the activities are engaging, well-explained, and fun
- Each crate includes at least 2 activities, a recipe, and information about the country
- Parents can have fun building and doing the crafts with their children
- All pieces are included and the projects are well thought out and novel
- Subscription boxes are an excellent addition to homeschooling curriculum and complement many subjects
- TinkerCrate encourages children to be independent, use critical thinking skills, and learn new skills
Cons
- Instructions were not always clear or included, leading to frustration for some customers.
- The materials provided were not always of the highest quality and may not have been challenging enough for some children.
- Some customers had difficulty canceling their subscription or experienced unexpected charges.
- Communication about shipping and delivery could have been improved.
- Some customers did not feel that the product was worth the price and could have easily made the items themselves.
- There were issues with pricing and customer service for some customers.
KiwiCo offers free shipping for all subscription crates to anywhere in the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Military (APO, FPO, DPO) addresses. Monthly subscription crates can also be shipped to numerous international countries. KiwiCo Store currently ships to the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., South Korea, Japan, Germany, and Singapore. Subscribers also get free shipping in the U.S. on products purchased from KiwiCo Store. Customers who are not subscribers get free shipping in our online Store on orders of $49 or more for the U.S. and $125 CAD or more for Canada. Shipping addresses for Store orders and international subscriptions cannot be changed, and customers should contact customer care if they have concerns about an address that cannot be updated in time. Shipping confirmation emails will be sent to the email address associated with your KiwiCo account for regular renewing subscriptions, while gift orders will prompt the purchaser to add a recipient email address for subsequent shipping confirmation emails.
KiwiCo accepts returns on Store orders within 60 days of purchase for a full refund, as long as the items are unused and not damaged. However, monthly subscription boxes and purchases made with a bulk discount are ineligible for return. All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
DTCetc Bottomline
Target Audience
Young Adults
Stereotype
Tech-savvy
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This brand is moderately priced for the products they offer
Sustainability Score
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This brand has a strong record for sustainable practices, product sourcing, and manufacturing.
Quality Score
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The overall product quality for this this brand is above average as reported by shoppers.
DTCetc Score
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This brand comes highly recommended from the DTCetc team.
Target Audience
Educational families, hands-on parents, creative caretakers
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This brand is moderately priced for the products they offer
Sustainability Score
80
/
100
This brand has a strong record for sustainable practices, product sourcing, and manufacturing.
Quality Score
78
/
100
The overall product quality for this this brand is above average as reported by shoppers.
DTCetc Score
83
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100
This brand comes highly recommended from the DTCetc team.
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