The Capsela 80‑9090 Weather Station Building Kit (c.1990) was part of the Capsela modular construction toy line, designed to teach children about engineering and science through transparent, snap‑together capsules containing gears, motors, and sensors. This particular set focused on meteorology, allowing kids to build a functioning weather station.
📖 Product Overview
Name: Capsela Weather Station Building Kit (Model 80‑9090)
Brand: Capsela (developed by Mitsubishi Pencil Co. / marketed by Educational Insights in the US)
Release Date: Circa 1990
Type: STEM construction toy set
Age Range: 8+
🌦️ Features & Activities
Transparent capsules containing gears, axles, and connectors that snap together.
Specialized weather instruments included:
Anemometer (wind speed)
Wind vane (direction)
Thermometer (temperature)
Rain gauge (precipitation)
Children could assemble a working weather station to measure local conditions.
Encouraged hands‑on learning in physics, engineering, and environmental science.
Compatible with other Capsela sets, allowing expansion into vehicles, robots, and machines.
