I use it with our marbles and marble run. Beware, however, some tricks just don't work well with the weight of the marbles. Luckily, my son loves it when the marbles fly off the track anyway.

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Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab - Super Stunts & Tricks | Build Your Own Gumball Machines with Lessons in Physics & Engineering | 12 Experiments | Includes Delicious Gumballs | Award Winner

Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab - Super Stunts & Tricks | Build Your Own Gumball Machines with Lessons in Physics & Engineering | 12 Experiments | Includes Delicious Gumballs | Award Winner

Q: I want to buy refills. what size gumballs should I buy? The small ones- dime size? or the large ones about size of a quater?

Thank you for your question! The gumballs that fit in the Gumball Machine Maker are about 5/8" (0.6"), so slightly smaller than a dime.

Q: Do you have a link to purchase refill gumballs?

I bought the dubble bubble 20oz gumball machine refill

Q: How tall is the completed gumball machine?

The built Gumball Machine stands at 17 inches tall.

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Size
Standard
Brand
Thames &
Theme
Physics
Age range (description)
Toddler Kid
Item dimensions L x W x H
33 x 6.4 x

🍬includes real 16mm gumballs

🎢12 physics experiments

⚙️55 modular track pieces

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Description

🍭 Build. Learn. Amaze. Your physics playground awaits!

PHYSICS IN ACTION - Explore core concepts like momentum, gravity, and Newton’s laws through 12 hands-on experiments that make learning irresistibly fun.
STUNTS THAT AMAZE - Watch gumballs perform epic tricks—pulley lifts, pinball launchers, trampolines—that bring mechanical physics to life.
AWARD WINNING STEM TOY - Parents’ Choice Silver Award winner, perfect for curious minds aged 6 and up eager to build and learn.
ENDLESS ENGINEERING FUN - Modular track segments let you design limitless gumball machine layouts to challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills.
READY TO PLAY NO BATTERIES NEEDED - Purely mechanical design means no batteries, just turn the handle and watch the magic unfold.

The Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab is a 55-piece modular STEM kit that lets users build custom gumball machines performing 12 physics experiments. Designed for ages 6+, it teaches mechanical principles like force, motion, and energy transfer through hands-on play with included real 16mm gumballs. This award-winning, battery-free kit combines engineering, problem-solving, and fun stunts in one engaging experience.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	33.02 x 6.35 x 29.21 cm; 100 g
Manufacturer recommended age	6 years and up
Item model number	550101
Educational Objective(s)	Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Trial-and-Error Learning
Number of Game Players	1
Number of Puzzle Pieces	55
Assembly Required	Yes
Scale	0.25
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	No Batteries Required
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Release date	4 March 2020
ASIN	B07P681B7K

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I want to buy refills. what size gumballs should I buy? The small ones- dime size? or the large ones about size of a quater?

Can you use marbles?

Do you have a link to purchase refill gumballs?

How tall is the completed gumball machine?

Reviews

M**F

Not suitable for kids

Not worth the price, reasons follow:1- it has edible gum-balls which are soft and gets stuck in the machine.2- gum-balls leave color on kids hands3- assembly is not easy instructions are not clear4- build quality of the machine is good but major elements i.e gum-balls are edible and soft.

24.05.2023

P**P

Not great at all

It’s like a marble run gone horribly wrong !Real low quality runners and plastic

1.06.2024

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