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(OP)
The people that made Solidworks had a 3d program for kids called Cosmic Blobs.
 I was just about to send a copy to my grand kids, now that they are old enough to appreciate it, and I find it has been withdrawn from the market.
 Anybody know what happened there?
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

I don't think anything happened, except you must have forgotten how to do a web search.  You should have found "www.cosmicblobs.com" at the top of the list.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

(OP)
I did not have any trouble finding it,
I had trouble buying it
When I tried to purchase the program I got the following message:
 Our company is dedicated to developing technology that enables people to express their creativity and productivity through a portfolio of high quality products. At this time, we are re-assessing ways to better share the capabilities of Cosmic Blobs with our consumers in conjunction with our other products. As a result of this direct to consumer and education sales have been closed as of February 1, 2008. The Cosmic Blobs website will remain active to support existing customers for instructional references, how-to videos, and support.
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

Quote (CosmicBlobc Site):

Our company is dedicated to developing technology that enables people to express their creativity and productivity through a portfolio of high quality products. At this time, we are re-assessing ways to better share the capabilities of Cosmic Blobs with our consumers in conjunction with our other products. As a result of this direct to consumer and education sales have been closed as of February 1, 2008. The Cosmic Blobs website will remain active to support existing customers for instructional references, how-to videos, and support.

cheers

RE: Cosmic Blobs

(OP)
I thought I just said that.
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

Lego had some great software for virtual 3D Lego modelling.  I bought it for my nephews a few years ago.  Money well spent.  Now I need to see if I can get it for my sons.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

(OP)
Thanks Bob.
Thats the same animal, it is set up for a more adult mind than Cosmic Blobs. Do you think a couple of 8 year olds can handle the interface?
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

berkshire,
Yes you beat me to it ... but mines packaged neater. smile

cheers

RE: Cosmic Blobs

(OP)
CBL,
you are right.
Now what do you think about a pair of 8 year olds handling CB model pro?
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

Hello Tick and anyone interested,

Lego Digital Designer is free and it has something like smart mates, here is the link:

http://ldd.lego.com/

And it runs on a Mac too!

cheers,

Joseph

RE: Cosmic Blobs

I think they would take to it like they to anything computer related. My grandson is 6 years old and knows his way around a computer better than his mother ... and his grandmother.

Being that it's free, why not download it for yourself, let them try it, and if they like it, then download and register copies for them.

cheers

RE: Cosmic Blobs

(OP)
That sounds like a plan
Thanks all.
B.E.

RE: Cosmic Blobs

There's one for sale on ebay now.

        
    
Cosmic Blobs Lab Rat Edition by Solid Works - NEW - PC

     Item number: 300210871309

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