Quercetti Skyrail Marble Run Roller Coaster 250-pc. Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: QuercettiBrand: Quercetti
Model: 100031B
Product features:
- Set includes 250 pieces
- Teaches basic principles of mechanics and physics, such as gravity, speed, inertia and weight
- Over 40' of red track
- Imported-Made in Italy
Toys and Games Reviews of Quercetti Skyrail Marble Run Roller Coaster 250-pc. Set
Customer Review: Another Great Marble Run -- May Need Other Toys for Support
Summary: 5 Stars
I also wrote a review for the Quercetti Marble Run 224-pc. Set, which I bought for my son last Christmas. This 'younger' set really sparked my son's interest in marble runs, so he asked for the Skyrail set this Christmas because it was more complicated and could do more loops. He loves this set even more than the first. He built his first coaster run, and upon watching the marble complete it's course, his 9 year old brother said, "That is the coolest thing I've ever seen." (and he is not easily impressed with anything).
If you are also buying this as a 'graduate' set, this is a different type of marble run than the other set. Whereas the other set is more gimicky in the ways that marbles can move through vortexes and spinners and is more forgiving of mistakes, this is a true roller coaster. You have the flexibility to make the loop as big or small as you want, but without the right amount of momentum you passenger (the marble) won't make it around the loop and it will fall to the bottom. You may have to explain these types of concepts to a younger child.
I love this set because there is an endless amount of configurations you can create with this set. The instruction book is helpful in giving ideas and getting kids started, but after a few of those, most children will be eager to build one on their own. In addition to the loops and curves you can build, you can also build various tower configurations for a very cool 'layered' effect. This set is definitely worth the money -- I would rather spend $100+ on something that will last and is worthwhile, than $50 on junk that they won't play with in 2 days.
The pieces are well made, but they are not indestructible. If you're giving this to a younger child, they need to be warned that the pieces will snap and break if they're not careful.
I agree with another reviewer that I wish the bases were made of a heavy diecast metal to make everything sturdy, although this would have tripled the price and make it expensive to ship. We've had to weigh down the bases with other household objects for help. If your marble run is not perfectly configured, the marble might droop across a long set of track. We've used old Duplo Lego's to help support tracks where it needed it. Even the instruction book shows how tracks are propped up with books.
Be aware you need a lot of floor space to set up these big coaster configurations. I've resigned myself to the fact that I pretty much gave up my living room until my son is tires of his roller coaster.
Description of Quercetti Skyrail Marble Run Roller Coaster 250-pc. Set
Design and construct your own roller coaster with this Skyrail marble coaster set. It teaches the basic principles of mechanics and physics, such as gravity, speed, inertia and weight. Building the coaster is really fun, and then you get to watch the marbles race down and around over 40' of red track! Imported. Set includes 250 pieces.Building Sets, Blocks & Models Toys
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