The Schmeckenbecker Kinetic Contraptions Kit
4.5 (2 Reviews) Item
The Schmeckenbecker Kinetic Contraptions Kit
4.5 (2 Reviews) Item
With all the chaotic kinetic action worthy of its onomatopoeic name, this is the 6'-tall tower that enables a marble to course its way repeatedly through a labyrinth of contraptions.
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With all the chaotic kinetic action worthy of its onomatopoeic name, this is the 6'-tall tower that enables a marble to course its way repeatedly through a labyrinth of contraptions. Winner of an Oppenheim Toy of the Year award, the kit provides young designers with hands-on lessons in physics with over 600 pieces that assemble into as many configurations a mind can envision. An AC-powered chain-drive lift at the tower’s bottom automatically elevates a marble to the starting point for a run. A marble progresses through a series of hairpin turns, sharp drops, and accelerating straightaways while caroming off rubber trampolines into baskets. A mechanical clapper strikes a bell to signal the quick descent toward a loop until the marble reaches the bottom to begin the journey again. A funneled tray, suspension bridge, and swing offer further challenge to help junior engineers place each obstacle at the precise angle to ensure a non-stop journey each run. Ages 8 and up. Deployed 72" H x 24" W x 12" D. (14 lbs.)

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