- Large construction set
- 42 birch-wood pieces
- From replenish-able wood source
- 6 Marbles
- Bell
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Product Specifications
| Model Number: | 1136 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces: | 42 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | No |
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Product Description
The Ball Track Construction Set is a great way to develop a child's creativity through imaginative play, composed of quality beech wood and colourful marbles this toy will give enjoyment for many years to come.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I've had plastic marble runs in the past, and what I didn't like about them was I sometimes failed to get the tunnels hooked up right for the run to work properly. Then the pieces didn't fit very well together, marbles got stuck, and the younger children got frustrated with it.
What I really like about this set is, however, that almost anyone can make the system work, if even just a little bit. My 3-year-old, for whom I bought it last Christmas, can make a very short little ramp system and be perfectly happy. When the older siblings get involved, or Mom and Dad, then the designs can get rather elaborate. Either way, the children tend to play with it for at least an hour at a time.
Secondly, I really like the quality. Basically, the kit is like a set of very high-quality wooden blocks, some with holes and some with grooves and some just solid. The pieces are big and chunky and heavy, so there is very little chance of breaking them (just don't let the toddler start throwing them!). Once you design a series of ramps and turns and drops, you can bump it out of shape and have to re-position everything, but usually the disturbance is minimal and easily fixed.
Thirdly, I like all the accessories that you can get for it. Sure, they're expensive, but I'm treating it like an investment (a bit like Brio track) and buying a little at a time.
Finally, Haba recognizes the educational value in its system, and provides a booklet with suggestions for doing scientific studies with it. These are, sadly, in German; however, the pictures are clear enough.
To me, the Haba marble run and its accessories are worth a hundred action figures, so do yourself a favour, and choose this one item over a handful of cheap/faddish/breakable junk. (My 7-year-old suggested only 4 stars because he likes his Lego better, but this is a close second)
What I really like about this set is, however, that almost anyone can make the system work, if even just a little bit. My 3-year-old, for whom I bought it last Christmas, can make a very short little ramp system and be perfectly happy. When the older siblings get involved, or Mom and Dad, then the designs can get rather elaborate. Either way, the children tend to play with it for at least an hour at a time.
Secondly, I really like the quality. Basically, the kit is like a set of very high-quality wooden blocks, some with holes and some with grooves and some just solid. The pieces are big and chunky and heavy, so there is very little chance of breaking them (just don't let the toddler start throwing them!). Once you design a series of ramps and turns and drops, you can bump it out of shape and have to re-position everything, but usually the disturbance is minimal and easily fixed.
Thirdly, I like all the accessories that you can get for it. Sure, they're expensive, but I'm treating it like an investment (a bit like Brio track) and buying a little at a time.
Finally, Haba recognizes the educational value in its system, and provides a booklet with suggestions for doing scientific studies with it. These are, sadly, in German; however, the pictures are clear enough.
To me, the Haba marble run and its accessories are worth a hundred action figures, so do yourself a favour, and choose this one item over a handful of cheap/faddish/breakable junk. (My 7-year-old suggested only 4 stars because he likes his Lego better, but this is a close second)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Such a shame to read one reviewer who considered this toy a mistake. My son received this as a present as a 4 year old and two years later I can say that I have seen it in use almost every day. His older cousin was equally enchanted and now his younger brother too. It really brings out a lot of creativity and they make marble tracks every which way. I really urge you to give this toy another chance! I believe I have several years of fun with it still.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Initially, my husband was a little sceptical because of the price but as soon as our daughters had unpacked the box, he was the first to start building. Our 2-year-old enjoys playing with just one run, the 4-year-old can build slightly longer runs, and dad is ever so creative. Definitely a hit!
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Lots of creative fun ... and still going strong
Well, I was also surprised by another reviewer who thought this was a worst buy and only for very young children. Read more
Published 8 months ago by madwoman
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Published 17 months ago by SDBAX
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