TL;DR: Need a fun activity to do at home? As of July 12, grab this on sale for $54.99 — a 15% discount.
The flux capacitor from the famous in Back to the Future is iconic. But many of us were bummed (myself included) to discover after watching the film that a flux capacitor isn’t a real thing. And sadly, time travel isn’t either — at least in that sense.
Fans of the film and the famous piece of technology will be happy to know that, while you can’t go out and buy a legitimate flux capacitor, there’s a DIY kit that lets you build your own. And it’s on sale for a limited time.
The includes 18 genuine LEGO bricks, a pre-assembled flexible circuit board with LED lights, a battery pack with an on/off switch, and full, illustrated assembly instructions. All you’ll have to do is pop in three AA batteries and follow the directions and you’ll be up and running in no time. It’s easy to assemble, with paper, plastic, and electronic parts, so kids can join in on the fun as well. Although, you might have to school them on the legendary film first.
You may or may not actually be able to time travel with your finished product, but you will definitely enjoy the fruits of your labor either way. Plus, you’ll enjoy watching the pulsing and flashing LED lights. Place the finished product in your car and you’ll surely have a conversation starter on your hands. Or keep it in your home along with your other movie memorabilia. Even if you don’t physically end up in a different era, you most certainly will be when you see the flashing flux capacitor in action. would be so proud.
For a limited time, you can snag this DIY Flux Capacitor with Animated LED Lights Kit for only (regularly $64). Great Scott!
