Build-A-Bug: Winged Wonders

The Aerodynamics of the Insect World

Before humans took to the skies, insects mastered the air. The Winged Wonders collection takes a technical look at the aerodynamics and flight mechanics of nature’s original aviators. This bundle is perfect for the curious builder who wants to understand the science of flight, wing evolution, and aerial agility.

• The Collection: Dragonfly, Fly, Mosquito, Cicada, and Lace fly.

• The Learning Edge: Compare wing structures and flight patterns to understand how these creatures achieve such precision in the sky.

• Why Choose Bugs4Fun? We curate kits that transform complex biological concepts into tangible, structural models. It’s science, simplified through play.

Specifications:

• Material: High-grade, child-safe ABS plastic.

• Kit Contents: 5 individual species sets.

• Ideal For: Ages 7+; future pilots, engineers, and naturalists.

What's inside: 151 pieces

Dragonfly — 33 pieces

• x1 Brick 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side (Part 87087) — Black
• x1 Head piece with top knobs — Black
• x1 Plate 1 x 1 (Part 3024) — Black
• x7 Fluted stacking discs — Blue
• x5 Plate 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side, Free Ends (Part 2540) — Light Blue
• x2 Wing plate 1 x 2, translucent — Translucent Light Blue
• x2 Plate 1 x 2 with Clip on Top (Part 92280) — Blue
• x2 Eye tile with concentric ring print, black with white rings — Black
• x2 Eye print with eyelashes, on white (genuine catalog eye print family, most likely design 73809 or 73811) — White
• x1 Large disc — Black
• x1 Round brick 1 x 1, ribbed — Black
• x1 Cone 1 x 1 (Part 4589b) — Black
• x1 Dome 1 x 1 (Design 6908) — Black
• x6 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Black

Fly — 26 pieces

• x1 Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 (Part 15068) — Dark Green
• x3 Plate 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side, Free Ends (Part 2540) — Black
• x1 Plate 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side, Closed Ends (Part 48336) — Black
• x2 Plate 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (Part 35480) — Dark Green
• x1 Plate 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (Part 35480) — Black
• x2 Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (Part 3062b) — Black
• x1 Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Right (Part 24307) — Dark Bluish Gray
• x1 Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Left (Part 24299) — Dark Bluish Gray
• x2 Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch (Part 85080) — Dark Bluish Gray
• x2 Plate 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Part 61252) — Black
• x2 Eye tile with concentric ring print, black with white rings — Black
• x2 Tile, Round 1 x 1 (Part 98138) — Dark Red
• x2 Arm Mechanical, Thin Support (Part 53989) — Black
• x4 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Black

Mosquito — 26 pieces

• x2 Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Open O Clips on Top (Part 60470b) — White
• x4 Plate 1 x 2 (Part 3023) — Black
• x1 Arm Mechanical, Thin Support (Part 53989) — Black
• x1 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side (Part 60471) — Black
• x2 Plate 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (Part 35480) — Black
• x2 Wing panel, translucent — Translucent Smoky Gray
• x2 Plate 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Part 61252) — Black
• x2 Eye print, large black pupil on white (genuine catalog eye print family; one of designs 13360, 19241, 73809, 73811) — White
• x2 Wedge Slope 1 x 2 family (Parts 29119 and 29120 if bowed, Part 3040 if straight) — Black
• x2 Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (Part 3062b) — Black
• x2 Arm Mechanical, Thin Support (Part 53989) — Black
• x4 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Black

Cicada — 40 pieces

• x1 Plate 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side, Free Ends (Part 2540) — Green
• x3 Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Open O Clips on Top (Part 60470b) — Green
• x2 Plate 1 x 2 (Part 3023) — Green
• x1 Plate 1 x 2 with Clip on Top (Part 92280) — Green
• x2 Wedge Slope 1 x 2 family (Parts 29119 and 29120 if bowed, Part 3040 if straight) — Dark Green
• x2 Small bush and pin pieces — Green
• x1 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Green
• x2 Small bush and pin pieces — Lime
• x2 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (Part 54200) — Dark Green
• x2 Eye print, large black pupil on white (genuine catalog eye print family; one of designs 13360, 19241, 73809, 73811) — White
• x4 Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner (Part 26601) — Light Bluish Gray
• x2 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (Part 4032) — Light Bluish Gray
• x4 Curved slope piece — Lime
• x2 Plate 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Part 61252) — Green
• x4 Tile, Round 1 x 1 Quarter (Part 25269) — Lime
• x2 Arm Mechanical, Thin Support (Part 53989) — Black
• x4 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Black

Lacewing — 26 pieces

• x1 Long curved arch pieces — Dark Green
• x2 Plate 1 x 1 (Part 3024) — Yellow
• x1 Plate 1 x 2 (Part 3023) — Yellow
• x2 Holder plate with two upright prongs — Yellow
• x2 Segmented joint arm, clips and ball joint — Tan
• x2 Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle (Part 26047) — Orange
• x2 Eye print, large black pupil on white (genuine catalog eye print family; one of designs 13360, 19241, 73809, 73811) — White
• x2 Wedge, Plate 2 x 4 (Part 51739) — Transparent
• x2 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (Part 4032) — Trans Black
• x2 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side (Part 60471) — Trans Black
• x2 Tile, Round 1 x 2 Half (Part 23647) — Trans Clear
• x2 Plate 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Part 61252) — Lime
• x4 Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw (Part 48729b) — Yellow

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