K'Nex Motorized Madness Ball Machine
From K'NEX
Customer Reviews
K'nex are great - but don't overpay
My kids love K'nex and this is on their wish list for this year. . .but beware people selling it for $89+. The regular retail price at ToyRUs is $59.99, and I just got it on sale for $41 and some change, and they still had more in stock (not online, just in store).
Lots of fun!
This product is great. Everything works in it except for the swing arm ball drop. But my 8 year old son was able to fix it. The ball would not go into the first cup on the swing arm ball drop as things didn't seem to line up correctly. We reviewed the instructions a few times, but we had built it correctly. My son added a small piece of foam to one rod, and that helped place the rod and ball cup in the correct position to catch the ball. The only reason we took a star off is for the swing arm ball drop.
Note: there are no extra pieces, so don't lose any while building!
Product Description
Build the K'NEX Motorized Madness Ball Machine, a towering contraption full of building challenge and exciting performance! Towering over 4 feet high and featuring a motorized lift and 3 exciting ball runs, the Motorized Madness is a builder's dream. This set includes 2,004 colorful, plastic K'NEX pieces, a new track system and 5 balls. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this exciting ball machine step by step. Then switch on the motor to bring the model to life. The motorized ball lift continuously carries balls to the top of the tower, where they alternate down 1 of 3 different ball runs. The downward spiral sends balls down a dizzying ride to the bottom. The hammer drop transports the balls off the track and onto 2 swiveling elevators, and the funnel drop sends balls on an express ride straight to the bottom. Dimensions (assembled): 30"L x 24"W x 50"H.
