re_nortex: the name is derived from "re" for "real estate" a former career of mine (before retirement several years ago) and "nortex" represents North Texas, my home -- by choice. Hope this helps, FRiend...and thanks for ax'ing. :)
I am so sorry you received the really nasty reception on this story that you did this morning.
I too have built lots of the kits you referenced. I even built some of my own stuff. NEVER once did I think I would take any of them to school to show a teacher....let alone turn them on in English class.
When I saw the box my first thought was dry run....which seems to be what your reaction was too.
Perhaps saner folks will prevail