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Your cart is empty.As a detective, you need the right equipment for your investigations, including tools to make and decipher codes. Throughout history, encrypted codes have been used to communicate classified information, ensuring that it was concealed and could only be read by the right parties. This kit contains the tools you need to make and exchange your own secret coded messages using four different techniques. From Spy Labs, the Detective Gear Experts!
PrimaDonna
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
This review is for the Thames & Kosmos Spy Labs Inc: Secret Codes and Ciphers Learn How to Make & Exchange Coded Messages! | Essential Tools & Tricks of The Trade from The Detective Gear Experts for Young InvestigatorsRemember when Ralphie gets his Little Orphan Annie decoder pin and is disappointed when the message is an ad? Yeah, this doesn't have an ad but it will leave you feeling a little like Ralphie. It comes in a small metal box and you have to punch out and assemble some of the tiny pieces. I think of all the codes/ciphers in the box, the cipher disk would be my favorite, if it wasn't so hard to turn. I found that pushing up on the pin with a finger on my left hand and turning with my right helped. I was not fond of the vagabond symbols and the chalk arrived broke. The rope to knot around thin paper doesn't work too well. A popsicle stick would be better. You can learn and have fun with this, but I wish the pieces were better (lasting) quality.
J
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
This is a good teaching kit for a child that is interested about codes and passing information back and forth. It does lack the information about when cyphers were used and for what. I did gift it with a book about spies during the revolutionary war.
***Mat Lon Thui***
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
A child interested in coding and exchanging information would benefit from this instructional package. It does not provide information on the purposes and dates of cypher usage.
Amazin Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
For all the young detectives out there, Thames & Kosmos Spy Labs Inc. Secret Codes and Ciphers is a hidden gem. Sure, some might grumble about the “quality,” but let’s be real—it’s $6.95 and a kids’ toy. This kit does a fantastic job of teaching concepts about codes and ciphers, making it more informative than you’d expect from a toy. It’s packed with essential tools and tricks of the trade from the detective gear experts, perfect for young investigators eager to learn how to make and exchange coded messages. Overall, it’s a great value and a fun, educational experience for budding spies. Unlock the secrets and dive into the world of espionage with this awesome kit!
A. Haney
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
Unfortunately the tin case is the nicest thing about this. The quality of the cipher pieces are about what you would expect to get out of a happy meal. The cipher wheels are very thin and cheap cardboard. I debated between 3 and 4 stars for my review.That said my 7 year old will still find this to be very cool and secretive like a real spy. Given the price, I don’t think I could recommend buying this at full price, but you might find it worth it on sale.
Stephen J. Swiney
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
I was hoping it would be a little more advanced than what it is. they are kind of the like the cypher in A Christmas Story but much cheaper of course.it's fun, keeps them entertained for a bit and introduces them to ciphers.I will use it to introduce my kids to Ciphers and cryptography.
fraz
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
This came and was much smaller than expected. My daughter received it for Christmas and was excited, we will see how it holds up!
MSM
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
This little tin holds 4 code sets, planing into play between 2 ( person, teams), with exact instruction how each one is to be used.All is well explained and we can put or imagination to the test!Love it
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