Marble run review
The other week we had a try at making our own marble run out of recycled toilet roll tubes etc. We had such a fantastic time. So when we were sent the Marvellous Marble Run to review we were very excited.
When the children first saw the box for the marble run, the look on their faces was a picture, the excitement, the gasp, the squeals of delight was magical. They wanted to open it and play straight away!
We opened it up and emptied it all out, we were quite surprised by how many pieces there were, 70 pieces in total, which means tons of possibilities! It also comes with some marbles to complete the fun. Additionally, there is a page of instructions, to provide an example of one way to build it.
My 3 year old girls first started building towers with all the link pieces, so Hubby and I decided to build the run using the instructions first, in order to demonstrate to the children how it works properly. Being a 70 piece set, it took us a little while, as it was quite complex, but once it was done, the children loved it. It was awesome watching the children fascinated about where the marbles go. Then, my 5 year old saw the marble do loop the loop, well, there was quite a shriek of amazement I can tell you!
The children spent the rest of the morning playing with it and having races against each other. Later on, we decided it was time the children had a go at building a run themselves. My 5 year old had loads of fun trying to work out how to link pieces together to get the marble to complete a run of the course from the top to the bottom. He then helped his younger sisters to build their own. This kept them amused for most of the day.
I also found this marble run a fantastic teaching tool, with respect to gravity and why heavy objects move down hill. The children learnt, if they put the connectors the wrong way round the run would not work. They also learnt that by connecting the pieces differently they got a longer or shorter run.
This marble run is bright and colourful, with loads of interesting connections and cascades. It is sturdy and faired very well under the playfulness of three small children. It provides hours of amazing fun and learning for all the family.
If you are looking to buy ‘gifts for kids‘, I would recommend this marble run, it provides hours of fun for children (and adults!).
NB. We were sent this marble run to review, but all opinions are my own.
Oh I love a good marble run, and this one looks epic! #mmwbh
It is a great marble run
My girls love playing with their Marble Run at their Nan’s house! It keeps them occupied for hours mmm…maybe I should buy one for our house! Lol..x #MMWBH
Marble runs are fab!
I remember these from when I was a child, great fun!
Yeah, I loved it as a child and am enjoying again now with the children
Ohh I love the look of that! I remember, when my older two were young we borrowed a marble run from the toy library and they loved it so much we had to keep borrowing it. I’m sure my littlies would have just as much fun now, they look much more complex than they used to.
#PoCoLo
It is so much fun
That looks amazing! i would spend days playing with this x
It is fantastic fun (Think I’m loving it as much as the kids)
Outstanding! Loved these when I was a kid – bet Grace would love it :). Thank you for linking to PoCoLo x
That looks like so much fun! Boo would love it!
hey look like are having a lot of fun! Thanks for linking up to this weeks Parenting Pin it Party
Thank you, we did all have a lot of fun
Looks terrific. We got a similar marble run at the garage sale a couple of years ago and loving it. Visiting from Parenting Pin Party – pinterest.com/sunnyvale422
Marble runs a fab!
Wow! That does look rather impressive. I have a five year old and I know he would just love this. A fabulous toy.
It is impressive, I would definitely recommend a marble run!
This looks sooo fun!
It is fab!
I LOVE a good marble run, and this one looks epic! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
It is great
Never mind the kids I would love that….It looks so much fun x
I must admit, I think I love it just as much as them!
Looks SO much fun!
It really is great
Wow this looks excellent…hours of fun! #triedandtested
It kept us busy for hours!
Wow totally want this!! I’ve been looking for a Marble Run for a while!
Thanks for linking up this week
#TriedTested
Ooh, get one, it’s so worth it!
This looks like such fun! Great photos too. Thanks so much for linking up to the Mad Mid-Week Blog Hop! xx
Thank you x
This looks amazing! I used to love marbles as a child but I never had anything half as good as this x
It is amazing, I would recommend it. x