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product_id: 356333854
title: "Thames & Kosmos | Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "€ 124.07"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/356333854-thames-and-kosmos-roller-coaster-engineering-stem-kit-design-build
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Build working roller coaster models 32-page full-color manual Durable, reusable plastic pieces Thames & Kosmos | Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** € 124.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎢 Engineer your thrill — where physics meets fun!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos | Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** € 124.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/356333854-thames-and-kosmos-roller-coaster-engineering-stem-kit-design-build)

## 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

- • **Hands-On STEM Mastery:** Design and build real roller coasters to explore physics in action.
- • **Modular & Reusable Design:** Durable plastic parts make endless custom coaster creations possible.
- • **Step-by-Step Expert Guidance:** Full-color manual with clear instructions and scientific insights.
- • **Screen-Free, Brain-Boosting Fun:** Engage critical thinking and problem-solving away from digital distractions.
- • **Challenge Your Engineering Genius:** Tackle creative building challenges like loops and tallest tracks.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit empowers kids aged 6+ to design, build, and experiment with working roller coaster models. Featuring a durable, easy-to-assemble plastic building system and a detailed 32-page manual, it offers hands-on lessons in physics concepts like force, energy, velocity, and motion. Perfect for fostering STEM skills through creative challenges and screen-free play.

## Description

Build and experiment with dozens of roller coaster models to make learning the physics of force, motion, and energy as fun as a day at the amusement park. Conduct an action-packed series of hands-on physics and engineering lessons with an easy, modular building system. Piece together the sturdy frame structures and then attach the flexible track to it to build and test endless roller coaster designs. Experiment by varying the weight of the cars and varying the slope, length, and direction of the track. Get a practical introduction to many physics principles including gravitation, potential energy, kinetic energy, free fall, projectile motion, friction, centripetal force, velocity, acceleration, and more. Conduct a series of engineering challenges: What is the tallest roller coaster you can build? How about the longest straightaway? Can you build a loop-de-loop? A large, full-color manual guides you through the model assembly and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Review: Great gift! - I got this for my grandson for his 12th birthday. He is very mechanically and mathematically gifted. He loved it!
Review: Fun for gifting - This is fantastic for engineering. Putting it together is fun to do together and takes time away from screens. Very nice for teaching in past, the engineering of a large scale item. It's a very large piece and will make a fantastic gift. Loads of fun and long battery life.

## Features

- Design and build your own working roller coaster models.
- Conduct fun, hands-on physics experiments to learn about force, motion, energy, and more.
- Complete challenges that require you to build roller coasters of all shapes and sizes.
- The plastic building system is durable, easy-to-assemble, and reusable.
- The 32-page, full-color manual guides building and experimentation with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08V16FFFC |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | No Battery required |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,398 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #162 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 509 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743015845 |
| Included Components | Plastic building pieces, roller coaster car |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 14.6 x 2.3 x 11.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Physics Science Kit |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 216.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 72.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 625417 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 625417 |
| Set Name | Roller Coaster Engineering |
| Size | Large |
| Sub Brand | thames |
| Theme | Engineering |
| UPC | 814743015845 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Set** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: are these compatible with legos?**
A: No, they are not.

**Q: Does the manual come in other languages like French?**
A: No, the manual for this kit is in English.

**Q: does this come with a car or something that runs on the track?**
A: This kit comes with a set of 2 cars to run on the track.

**Q: Does is not come with a small screwdriver for assembling the car? What size screwdriver is needed?**
A: It does not come with a screwdriver. You can use an eyeglass screwdriver, small phillips head or a screwdriver the size of 00x60mml

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift!
*by M***I on May 2, 2026*

I got this for my grandson for his 12th birthday. He is very mechanically and mathematically gifted. He loved it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun for gifting
*by S***Y on March 15, 2026*

This is fantastic for engineering. Putting it together is fun to do together and takes time away from screens. Very nice for teaching in past, the engineering of a large scale item. It's a very large piece and will make a fantastic gift. Loads of fun and long battery life.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great toy but needs some kinks worked out.
*by J***S on May 30, 2025*

As I tried to illustrate in the pictures, I didn't follow the typical building model. However, my complains are not caused by that. My biggest one is the track system on the "cars", they are not tight enough and tend to wobble around, reminding me of early hot wheels tracks that would create too much bouncing and movement in the structure to be sound and therefore stay together. The only other would be the consistency of the part fittings. Most fit together nicely and stay together, however you do run across those parts with loose fittings here and there which I salt with hot glue. Overall, this is a great product and much fun for kids.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-09*