Thames & Kosmos Gecko Run: Marble Run Starter Set

Gecko Run takes classic marble runs to the next level with new creative challenges and less restrictive building requirements. This innovative marble run uses a specially designed system of flexible tracks that does not require any support structures. Traditional marble runs require lots of pieces to create vertical height, but with Gecko Run, your doors, windows, cupboards, bookcases - virtually any smooth surface - become part of your track, allowing you to build higher with fewer pieces.

Attach the tracks to surfaces with the help of clever nano pads, which work like nanoscopic suction cups, to create a strong, but temporary bond. The pads are not glue-based, so they can be quickly and easily repositioned many times without any damaging adhesives or sticky residue. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth will keep your pads ready for action!

The versatile tracks are made from renewable, durable, and sustainably sourced raw materials. Thanks to their wide range of motion and flexibility, you can create hills and jumps, and even turn corners to generate a limitless number of tricks and stunts. No two tracks are ever the same! Each unique configuration promotes hands-on experimentation, supports problem-solving through trial-and-error, develops motor skills, and encourages creativity for kids and their grownups!

The Gecko Run Starter Set includes everything you need to zip, zag, bounce, skip, and hurdle into an awesome engineering adventure. A 16-page illustrated manual guides you through setting up your first runs and teaches you how all the different elements work. Witness physics in action! Use independently or combine with any of the expansion packs.

Intuitive: Tracks attach to smooth surfaces with the help of clever nano-adhesive pads that stick to smooth, vertical surfaces around your home
Mess-free: The pads are not glue-based and can be quickly and easily repositioned without leaving behind damage or sticky residue.
Open-Ended: Position in endless configurations on smooth surfaces
Educational: Develop engineering and problem-solving skills, and see physics in action
Tracks made from renewable raw materials
Additional stunts available in expansion packs (sold separately)

Product Information:

Ages: 8+
Experiments: 18
Piece Count: 63
Manual Pages: 16 (also available to download online at ThamesandKosmos.com)
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 in.
Product Weight: 1.2 lbs
Manual Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.9 in.
Batteries Required: N/A
Country of Origin: Germany
Year Released: 2024

Awards:

2024 ASTRA Play Award Finalist (Building category)
A 2024 Toy Insider Top Summer Toy