Thames & Kosmos 2-Ft Tall Candy Vending Machine Stem Kit

Name: Thames & Kosmos 2-Ft Tall Candy Vending Machine Stem Kit | Build Toy Vending Machine With 10 Gravity & Motion Experiments | Coin
Brand: Thames & Kosmos
Price: 42.41 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

Ever Dreamed Of Having A Vending Machine In Your Room? With This Engineering Kit, You Can Build And Experiment With Your Own Toy Vending Machine. First, Follow The Step-By-Step Instructions To Assemble The Machine. Then Test And Configure It To Get It Working Perfectly. Load Your Vending Machine With All Kinds Of Small Candies Or Prizes And Youre In Business! Insert Some Coins And Have Fun Watching Them Get Sorted, Perform Stunts As They Slide Down The Tracks, Dispense Prizes, And Finally End Up In The Coin Bank In The Base Of The Machine.This Awesome Vending Machine Has Four Main Interactive Segments: First, You Insert Coins (Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, And Pennies) Into The Slot At The Top And Turn A Knob To Sort The Coins. Then, The Coins Fall Into An Interactive Coin Track Area Where They Slide Down Ramps, Make Jumps, And Ring Bells. Next, The Coins Fall Into A Device That Allows You To Make Your Purchase With The Push Of A Button. Finally, Your Prize Pops Out Of The Machine, And The Coin Falls Into The Bank, Sorted Into Neat Stacks By Denomination.The Vending Machine Can Sit On A Tabletop Or Hang On A Wall. A Small Key Allows You To Access The Vending Machine Compartments For Refilling The Prizes.Explore Lessons In Physics, Math, And Mechanical Engineering As You Build And Play With The Vending Machine. Learn About Gears And Other Simple Machines, Gravity, Forces, Motion, And Collisions. Try Some Simple Math Lessons Related To The Coins And Money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Thames & Kosmos Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit is suitable for ages 8 and up with adult assistance, or for independent play for children aged 10 and older.

The vending machine is primarily made of plastic, ensuring durability while remaining lightweight for easy handling.

You can perform various experiments related to gravity and motion, including sorting coins, making them slide down tracks, and learning about gears and mechanical engineering principles.

Yes, the kit includes a 16-page, full-color manual that provides step-by-step instructions for assembly and experiments, along with a QR code linking to an assembly video.

Yes, you can use real coins such as quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies to operate the vending machine and observe the sorting mechanism in action.

The vending machine can be refilled by accessing the compartments with a small key provided in the kit, allowing you to add your own candies or small prizes.

This kit teaches fundamental concepts in physics, math, and mechanical engineering, including topics like gears, forces, motion, gravity, collisions, and basic math with money.

Yes, the vending machine is designed to be versatile; it can either sit on a tabletop or be hung on a wall to save space.

Yes, this STEM kit is an excellent gift for children interested in science and engineering, and it promotes hands-on learning and creativity.

The Thames & Kosmos Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit was a finalist for the 2022 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids and the 2022 Toy of the Year Award in the Construction category.