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product_id: 643145195
title: "Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "£138.83"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/643145195-thames-and-kosmos-pinball-machine-maker-stem-experiment-kit-toy
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# 45 edible gumballs included 3-level rotating ramp system 45-piece customizable build Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** £138.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍬⚙️ Elevate your playtime with the sweetest STEM pinball experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker STEM Experiment Kit Toy of the Year Finalist, Gumball Rally l Explore Physics, Force, Motion, Gravity, Simple Machines by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** £138.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Physics in Action, Hands-On:** Explore force, motion, gravity, and simple machines through interactive play that turns learning into an addictive experience.
- • **No Batteries, All Brainpower:** Pure mechanical engineering thrills powered by your creativity and problem-solving skills.
- • **Award-Winning Educational Fun:** 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist and featured on the Toy Insider’s STEM 10 List—because smart play matters.
- • **Build Your Own Sweet STEM Challenge:** Create a fully customizable pinball machine with modular obstacles that keep every game fresh and engaging.
- • **Endless Replayability with Real Rewards:** Innovative Archimedes screw mechanism recycles gumballs for continuous play and sweet victories.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Pinball Machine Maker STEM Kit lets you build a fully customizable pinball machine using 45 edible gumballs. Designed to teach physics concepts like force, motion, and gravity, it features modular obstacles, a spring-powered launcher, and a unique Archimedes screw to recycle gumballs for endless play. Recognized as a 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist and included in top STEM toy lists, this battery-free kit offers hours of hands-on learning and creative problem-solving for kids and STEM enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Explore lessons in physics and mechanical engineering with the sweetest pinball machine ever! Build your own customizable pinball machine that uses edible gumballs as the pinballs. Learn about force, motion, collisions, gravity, simple machines, and more as the gumballs bounce off bumpers, slingshot around spinners, ring bells, slide down tracks, and whiz around the obstacle course you create. The targets and accessories can be quickly repositioned into countless configurations, making it easy to test and refine your designs. The pinball machine’s spring-powered launcher and responsive flippers work like their real-life counterparts, propelling the gumball pinballs up, down, and all around! A central ramp rotates to direct the projectiles into three elevated playing areas and ultimately down the winning ramp, where the gumball can be claimed as a sweet prize. Did you miss your mark? Don’t worry! When gumballs fall out of play, a cool mechanism called an Archimedes screw stores them and moves them back toward the launcher again for a new game.

Review: Great for STEM-Loving Kids - This was a great activity for STEM-loving kids. My boys had a lot of fun assembling it and seeing how everything worked together. It kept them engaged and gave them a sense of accomplishment once it was finished. A really fun and educational build.
Review: Encantado - Lo compré para un regalo y le encantó Lleva horas entretenido con esto

## Features

- Build your own customizable pinball machine that uses edible gumballs as the pinballs!
- The reconfigurable and reusable building system includes all kinds of obstacles like bumpers, slingshots, bells, ramps, and more; move them around to change up the playing field!
- A fun, gamified approach to learning about physics concepts like force, motion, gravity, simple machines, collisions, and more.
- Trial-and-error experiments promote hands-on learning, encourage creative problem-solving, and provide hours of open-ended play that’s different every time!
- Gumballs included! The kit comes with approximately 45 delicious standard machine-size gumballs.
- A 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist!
- Included on the Toy Insider’s 2024 STEM 10 List and selected as a 2024 TTPM Best Artisan Toy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CRJVYWK1 |
| Age Range (Description) | Kid |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | No Battery required |
| Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 367 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Critical Thinking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Motor Skills, Reasoning Skills, STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743018747 |
| Included Components | Bag of 45 gumballs, Cardboard pieces, Plastic building pieces, Sticker sheet |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Engineering STEM Kit |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550105 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maximum Recommended age | 1200.0 |
| Minimum Recommended age | 72.0 |
| Model Number | 550105 |
| Size | 3.8 inches (W) x 13 inches (L) x 11.5 inches (H) |
| Sub Brand | Tasty Labs |
| Theme | Physics |
| UPC | 814743018747 |
| Unit Count | 45.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 Centimeters
- **Size:** 3.8 inches (W) x 13 inches (L) x 11.5 inches (H)
- **Theme:** Physics

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for STEM-Loving Kids
*by O***R on 15 March 2026*

This was a great activity for STEM-loving kids. My boys had a lot of fun assembling it and seeing how everything worked together. It kept them engaged and gave them a sense of accomplishment once it was finished. A really fun and educational build.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Encantado
*by H***T on 21 February 2026*

Lo compré para un regalo y le encantó Lleva horas entretenido con esto

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buen producto
*by D***. on 13 May 2026*

Está bien, cumple su función pero debería traer unas pelotitas cuando se acaben los chicles y el escenario de fondo quedaría mejor de plástico que de cartón

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*Last updated: 2026-05-23*