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Thames and Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker

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Set name: Gumball Machine Maker


Features

  • Build your own gumball machine with this science kit that's part marble run, Part roller coaster, Part pinball machine!
  • 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.
  • 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.

Description

Super sweet stunts! Build your own gumball machines and learn physics lessons in the process. A turn of a handle dispenses one gumball at a time out of the clear storage globe and down the track. The gumballs land in a collection cup and can easily and sanitarily be returned to the globe for another run. The track segments can be moved around on the base to create an almost limitless number of different gumball machines. As the gumballs roll down the track, they perform cool stunts and tricks. Stunts include a pulley lift, pendulum, funnel, trampoline, variable-slope ramp, pinball launcher, and domino slide. Each segment of the track teaches a different lesson in mechanical physics, allowing users to explore topics including simple machines, force, motion, momentum, gravity, Newton's laws, energy transfer, and more. Trial-and-error experiments teach in a fun, hands-on way: will your gumball successfully make it to the end of the track, or will you have to re-engineer your gumball machine to make it work? The kit works with standard machine-size, 16-mm (5/8-inch) gumballs and includes a small supply of gumballs to get started.

Brand Name: Thames & Kosmos


Age Range Description: Toddler,Kid


Educational Objective: Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Trial-and-Error Learning


Set Name: Gumball Machine Maker


Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS): 360.0


UPC: 814743014121


Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS): 72.0


Global Trade Identification Number: 21


Model Number: 550101


Manufacturer Part Number: 550101


Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos


Item Type Name: Physics STEM Experiment Kit


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Manufacturer Warranty Description: 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects


Included Components: plastic track segments, rubber bands, plastic storage globe in two parts, manual, 5/8-inch gumballs, manual


Theme: Physics


Is Assembly Required: Yes


Material Type: Plastic


Size: Medium


Item Dimensions: 13 x 2.5 x 11.5 inches


Item Weight: 0.1 Pounds


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    • Extremely Happy
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
I’m extremely happy with this purchase. The quality exceeded my expectations, and everything arrived exactly as described. It was well packaged, easy to set up/use, and feels durable and thoughtfully made. I’ve been using it regularly and it performs consistently without any issues. You can tell attention was given to both design and functionality. Shipping was fast, the price was fair, and the overall experience was smooth from start to finish. I would definitely purchase from this seller again and would recommend this product to others without hesitation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Bill K.
    • Just as described
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
Purchased for my daughter who wanted this for her birthday. It's fun for the kids to put together and use over and over again. Pretty cool little gumball machine.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026 by Bobby Kaleb Scott
    • Not impressed at all
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
Not only was this very complicated to build, the kids lost interest real quick and frustration took over. The entire thing needs to be more durable for the gumballs, as the pieces easily fall apart as the gumball tries to travel. We were never able to build a successful run start to finish. Not worth the money ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025 by Brenna B
    • Cheap plastic, arrived broken. Still usable and some fun but not for the price.
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
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The media could not be loaded. First of all it arrive with a crack in the container to hold the gum balls. Easily fixed with tape but still. Plastic seems cheap overall and we were afraid of breaking it further the entire time putting it together. Got it as a silly gift for my adult brother and I and our father. We would probably rate it as a 2 but going to give it a 3 for kids. The mechanism to release a gumball was almost useless. It constantly jammed in both directions and was almost impossible to get a gum all out. This would be the biggest frustration for a child. Several of the “experiments” are overhyped, especially the claim that they teach physics. The dominoes is a disappointment - the ball is intended to fall off the track. Actually it’s intended to fall off for several of the “experiments”. The momentum trap track was basically just the same as the 180 degree track. A few experiments were fun though! Trampoline was cool, although assembly was confusing. Centripetal force funnel was also cool. Slingshot was definitely entertaining even as an adult. Be aware that you can only do a few experiments at once due to the height of the gym all machine, especially if you want to do ones requiring more height like the pendulum. Overall I guess I’d recommend it if it was $10-15 max but for the price it’s not really worth it and I could see it being frustrating for children. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023 by tinyerasers
    • Inventive
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
The pulley doesn't work however you try to work it. However the other contraptions make this fun to build and play. Small enough it can sit on kitchen counter and not get in the way.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026 by Brittany
    • Christmas gifts
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
Christmas gifts. They were all liked.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026 by Gayle Baldner
    • Perfect for gumball lovers
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
My nephew is gumball obsessed and he loved this gift. It comes with a handful of gumballs. He finds it to be very fun that the gumballs come our different ways. He loved building it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026 by Alexis
    • High hopes, poor results
Set name: Gumball Machine Maker
I really, REALLY wanted to love this item for my kiddo...but, it just did not hold up to expectations. The concept is great with having multiple variations of builds and encouraging kids to try their own builds. However, the pieces do not snap into place like they should and throw off the necessary angles/slopes needed to make it work. Also, the mechanism to move the gumballs from the globe out to the track tends to crush the gumballs and get stuck. The instructions could have also been more clear. There was a great image in the front of the booklet with everything laid out and numbered along with the part names, but some of the names were a bit cumbersome and it would have worked better if the part numbers had been used in the "which piece goes where" sections instead of the names. Even once we got the different variations built, the gumballs got stuck or didn't go where they were supposed to without holding certain parts in place or a lot of assistance with keeping them moving. My 9-year-old was in frustrated tears and wishing he had spent his Christmas money on something else by the end of the whole thing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026 by Jamie

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