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Starter Kit

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All you need to get started with Makedo.
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This is all you need to get started.

Try Makedo for the first time with this basic starter pack or use it to top-up your existing Makedo. With the included Mini-Tool, it’s ready to use out of the box so you will be constructing with cardboard in no time.

Already off to a great start? Level-up here:

Explore Kit

For 1-2 makers, 50 piece set

Discover Kit

For 2-5 makers, 126 piece set
Benefits

Benefits

Discover how Makedo unlocks creativity, learning, and fun through eco-friendly cardboard construction.

What

What's Included

See exactly what tools and components are packed into your Makedo kit to help bring children’s creations to life.

Safety

Safety

Designed with kids in mind, Makedo tools are strong, durable, and most importantly, safe for all ages.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping & Returns

Find all the details on shipping, delivery times, and how to return your Makedo product hassle-free.

Smarter by design

Starter Kit

  • Mini-Tool

    Always on hand for extra makers, it’s a Scru-Driver made mini.

  • Scru

    The heart of the Makedo cardboard construction system. Easily and firmly connect layers of cardboard with the Scru. Completely reusable, just a few quick turns and the Scru is released.

  • Scru+

    Connect up to five layers of corrugated cardboard or attach 3d printable Makedo parts such as hinges and angle brackets.

You have questions... we have answers!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, we only sell the tools for cardboard construction - to safely cut and connect.


    In the spirit of making do, you need to find the cardboard locally.


    Here are a few ideas for where to find good cardboard:


    - In your home recycling bin
    - At the grocer
    - At the hardware store 
    - Near the loading bay at most supermarkets 
    - From picture framers
    - At bicycle and appliance stores  
    - At second-hand box suppliers 
    - At cardboard recycling plants 
    - From cardboard manufacturers

  • The amount of Makedo you need depends on the number of people who will be working with Makedo at any given time and also the scale of what they are working on. As a rough guide we recommend the following: 


    1-2 makers: 1x Explore kit (50 pieces)


    2-5 makers / family group: 1x Discover kit (126 pieces)


    4-8 makers / family + friends: 1x Create kit (260 pieces)


    12-24 makers / classroom: 1x Invent kit (360 pieces)


    Top up your collection:
    Additional packs of Makedo Scru connectors and individual tools are also available from our online store. 

  • Anyone over the age of four can Makedo. If you are able to imagine that a cardboard box can be something other than ‘a box', then you have just earned your License to Makedo!


    General recommendations:


    Children aged 4+     can make with the assistance of an adult.
    Children aged 7+ can make independently.
    Children 3 years or younger are not advised to have unsupervised access to Makedo.


    Older siblings, parents, neighbours and friends     are all encouraged to join in too!

  • What can you make? What can't you make! 


    With Makedo cardboard construction tools, makers of all ages can join cardboard together quickly, cleanly and easier than ever before.


    To see some of the fantastic ideas for creations from Makedo makers across the globe, head to our Inspiration HUB.

  • Makedo strives to support children and adults all over the globe to become 21st century thinkers!


    We believe when people are making and playing freely they are solving problems, exploring new ideas, stretching their imagination, developing new skills, testing their limits, tapping into their instincts, collaborating and innovating.


    These are all good things and we want to foster more of it.

From our community

Why Makedo?

The awesomeness of Makedo is that we learn by doing; creating, experimenting, failing, thinking, recreating and maybe solving. With Makedo, learners can explore their ideas and hypotheses in an open-ended, hands on way that engenders a deeper understanding of concepts with application to real-life scenarios.

  • Fun

    Makedo is a super fun, hands-on making experience that ignites open-ended, immersive play.

  • Collaborative

    Makedo experiences bring people together to create memorable moments.

  • Sustainable

    Makedo tools are reusable and the making material is upcycled cardboard.

  • Educational

    Makedo tools promote imagination, communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

  • Safe

    Makedo tools are custom designed to be safe and easy to use (global safety standards tested to age 3+).

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51 reviews
  • Rebecca L H.
    Verified Buyer
    I'm... A Parent, An Educator, Other
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Problem-solving, Collaboration , Fun fun fun
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    I'm... A Parent, An Educator, Other
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Problem-solving, Collaboration , Fun fun fun
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cardboard plus Makedo plus grandson- oh my!!

    I just had the best weekend building a cardboard fort with my 3 year old grandson! As the walls started to go up, he was filling up the space with puzzles, a pretend picnic, dress up clothes and books. It was getting close to bedtime and he exclaimed- can I sleep here! He was thrilled. When I poked holes in the top to add a string of lights the oohhh and aaah were amazing and he was so excited! We will be adding on and creating a lot more in the coming years!!

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  • Gloria H.
    Verified Buyer
    I'm... Other
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Imaginative play, Making process, Fun fun fun
    1 year ago
    I'm... Other
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Imaginative play, Making process, Fun fun fun
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So much fun!!!

    We ordered the starter kit, regular screws and the larger screws for my grandkids (3 separate families). I wanted to experience how the kits worked. My 5 yo grandson and I spent an afternoon building and adding as we went. He required help with the saw and folder tool, but very easy to work. I loved his excitement during the build. It was time well spent with him!! Thank you!! Would highly recommend, but know an adult would need to assist younger ones, yet it is well worth having your inner child cone out and play😊

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  • Lynda T.
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    I'm... Other
    Bought For Gift
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Collaboration , Problem-solving
    3 weeks ago
    I'm... Other
    Bought For Gift
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Collaboration , Problem-solving
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Works great!

    I’m just starting with this starterset and I bet the Easter Bunny will be bringing more fancy options. I’m pretty excited about it!

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