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

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
M
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, stunt, learn — physics has never been this sweet!

PHYSICS IN ACTION - Explore core concepts like momentum, gravity, and Newton’s laws through 12 hands-on experiments that make learning irresistible.
AWARD WINNING STEM FUN - Parents’ Choice Silver Award winner that combines play, education, and sweet rewards with included delicious gumballs.
INTERACTIVE STUNT MECHANICS - Watch gumballs perform thrilling tricks—pulley lifts, pinball launchers, trampolines—that bring mechanical physics to life.
NO BATTERIES ALL BRAINPOWER - Completely manual operation encourages active learning and engagement without any electronic distractions.
ENDLESS ENGINEERING CREATIVITY - Modular track segments let you design limitless gumball machine layouts to challenge your problem-solving skills.

The Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker Lab is a hands-on STEM kit featuring 55 modular plastic pieces to build custom gumball machines. It includes 12 physics experiments teaching mechanics, motion, and energy concepts through interactive stunts like pulley lifts and pinball launchers. Designed for ages 6+, it requires no batteries and comes with real 16mm gumballs to get started. This Parents’ Choice Silver Award-winning kit blends engineering creativity with educational fun.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	33.02 x 6.35 x 29.21 cm; 816.47 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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