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Home › Browse › Thames & Kosmos I Dig It! Big Gemstone Dig Kit

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Toys · Ages 6–12 yrs

Thames & Kosmos I Dig It! Big Gemstone Dig Kit

Chisel, brush and discover. An hour of absorbed, archaeologist-level focus, and it doubles as a party activity.

Honest drawback: Plaster dust gets everywhere, so do it outside or on a tray.

Where to buy

  • Maker's own shopThames & Kosmosthamesandkosmos.com, price checked Oct 20, 2026
    $12.95Shop at Thames & Kosmos
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What the maker says about age (verbatim from the product page, checked 2026-10-20):

  • “Ages: 5+”

Our suggested ages: 6–12 yrs. We never suggest an age younger than the maker's minimum. Ours may be older.

Warnings published by the maker (verbatim):

  • “WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.”

The details

Price$12.95 on www.thamesandkosmos.com, checked 2026-10-20

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Good for

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See current price on the maker's site

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