Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab

Each segment of track teaches a different lesson in mechanical physics exploring topics such as simple machines force motion momentum gravity Newton's laws energy transfer and more. Track segments are modular and can be easily moved around to create an almost limitless number of different gumball machines. Manufactured by Thames & Kosmos. As they roll down the tracks the gumballs perform cool stunts via a pulley lift pendulum funnel trampoline pinball launcher domino slide and more! The kit works with standard machine-size 16-mm (5/8-inch) gumballs the a small supply of gumballs are included to get you started. Build your own gumball machine with this science kit that's part marble run Part roller coaster Part pinball machine! A parents' Choice silver award winner Skill Level: Novice.

Age: 10 years and up Time to Complete: 1 hour or more Materials Needed: a supply of gumballs, a few basic tools and an adult to help with assembly. Assembly Required. This Gumball Machine is a simple yet fun marble run. It comes with 3 track sections that can be connected together to make your own custom track. Each section has a different theme so you can choose which one you want to use and customize it to your own taste. You can easily change the track segments without the need to dismantle the machine. The Gumball Machine comes with 2 different styles of marble rolls – standard sized rolls and smaller ones. The standard marble rolls are easy to assemble but the smaller ones take some time to put together. However, once assembled, they are easier to move around on the track. This Gumball Machine is a simple yet fun marble run. It comes with 3 track sections that can be connected together to make your own custom track.

What Customers Are Saying

This was the first Gumball Machine Kit that I have owned and my son was super excited to put it together. He enjoyed playing with the different tracks and I think it would be fun for older kids and even adults. I was worried about the gumballs falling off the track and I had to put extra tape on the track to keep the balls from rolling out of the tracks but it is very easy to do.

My daughter had been asking for a gumball machine for a long time, and I couldn’t find a kit that was large enough or sturdy enough. I finally found this one, and it has been a big hit. The track segments move easily, and are easy to assemble. The tracks are made out of a high-quality plastic. The gumballs are a little hard to push down into the track, but they come with a handy tool to make it easier. There is a small supply of gumballs included with the kit. The gumballs roll down the track and do some cool stunts. The kit is a great toy for both boys and girls. It is fun to watch and play with. It is also a great educational tool that can be used with kids that are learning about how things work. A great gift!

This was my daughters first science kit that I purchased and I must say that I am very impressed with it. It is very easy to put together and includes everything needed to create several different machines. It also comes with a set of wooden tracks that are used in the track segment but can be easily removed for the creation of different machines. I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone looking for a simple way to introduce their kids to the basic concepts of physics and mechanics.