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Ugears Marble Run Stepped Hoist (Ugears UG-70157 | UG-70157)

Model: Ugears UG-70157
Dist. #: UG-70157   SKU: UG-70157

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Updated on Mar 29, 2024 03:15:15 AM

Marble Run Stepped Hoist...
 You look "marble-ous!"

Presenting the mechanical Marble Run Stepped Hoist, the 2nd in a series of Ugears modular marble runs. This fun and remarkable wood marble run features an innovative 3-stepped rotating lift mechanism and a set of brand-new functions to hold your attention as you watch the marbles make their cyclical journey. Multiple tracks and components are packed into a compact space in this do it yourself marble run.

The design has a 3-stage rotating lift that hands the marbles back and forth as they reach the leading to embark on their theme park experiences. Which marble will take which track, and which will make it down initially? The wood Marble Run Stepped Hoist features a 3-marble accumulator in which the third ball opens the gates for the trapped very first and 2nd marbles, sending out all three along their divergent paths. There are three tracks: the very first includes a 2-marble accumulator and serpentine run, the 2nd is a hammer swing inside a C-shaped cradle, and the third has a whirlpool or funnel. All marbles eventually go through the collection tray and into the seesaw lift. A rocker switch mechanism either sends the marbles back along the return track to the 3-stepped lift, or (and this is where it gets really amazing!) into another connected Ugears marble run.

We have designed the Ugears line of marble runs to be modular, that is, each design works as a standalone, or it can be linked frontally or laterally to other Ugears marble runs of the very same or various style (2 or 4 designs can be linked, in sets, using the unique connectors included in the package). The rocker mechanism at the end of the run can send out marbles in one direction or the other, or both directions (depending upon the connected weight), returning marbles to the original hoist or sending them to a different marble run. With adjacent marble runs you now have a remarkable, complex system of interconnected components, all powered by a single crank. It's like a miniature theme park! Watch on your favorite marble—who knows where it will end up when it will go back to its beginning point, or what rides it will take along the way!

The Ugears Marble Run Stepped Hoist is an amazing mix of art and engineering. It is both a beautiful kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it entertains. As you build this innovative wood marble run, you will learn about the interplay of drive gears and driven gears and the function of counterweights. Turn the crank handle clockwise to set the maker in movement, and prepare to be mesmerized as the rotating stepped ladder gathers, lifts, and passes the marbles back and forth up until they arrive of the maker to begin their runs. UGears marble runs are strong. Rigidity in the structure is accomplished through a strong base and tightened frame parts. A muscular gear drive delivers power to both lifts: the main 3-stepped rotating lift and the auxiliary seesaw lift.

Kids (and adults!) enjoy watching marbles going up and down tracks, passing through various obstacles, and racing through a course. Marble tracks are remarkable, they grab our attention, and yet they're also relaxing. Marble runs and races have ended up being an unanticipated online video phenomenon, with countless videos acquiring millions of views. You choose marble to cheer for, you question which path it will take, you put yourself in the marble's place, envisioning that you are going on a wonderful, unidentified journey, with twists and turns and surprises around every corner. The adventure is even higher when you have actually developed the marble track yourself—now you're not just passively watching a video, you're fully invested because you developed a fascinating maker with your own hands.

Experience the satisfaction of developing your own appealing, 3D puzzle / kinetic sculpture/marble run from Ugears. Everything you need for this fun do it yourself project comes right in package, consisting of pre-cut wood boards, 10 marbles, plus wax and sandpaper (for ideal gear function). Each Ugears design package, 3D puzzle, or brain teaser includes a set of detailed, detailed guidelines in 11 languages. The Marble Run Stepped Hoist has 355 pieces, is rated "Advanced" level, and has an estimated assembly time of 8 hours. If you break a piece during construction, do not panic! Ugears designs each included a couple of spare parts included. If it's a unique piece that's damaged or broken, just call our customer service and we'll happily send you a replacement part, without charge.

You and your family will have hours of fun constructing this do it yourself package together, without the requirement for glue or unique tools. And with Ugears, the fun does not stop with the build. When you build a Ugears marble run the fun is just beginning! You, your family, and pals will have hours of satisfaction watching this innovative maker send out marbles through a serpentine course, swirling down a funnel, or turning upside down in a hammer swing. Like all our designs, brainteasers, and 3D puzzles, the Ugears Marble Run Stepped Hoist is a beautiful standalone, or it can form part of a growing collection of marble runs or other elegant, functional wood mechanical models.

Looking for a unique addition to your office or home? The Marble Run Stepped Hoist (whether alone or as part of a bigger system of Ugears marble runs) is an appealing method to unwind your mind prior to getting back to work, whether that's studying for a test, responding to an e-mail, or gathering your ideas for a call. Perhaps you know some kids who would like to help build this design and watch the marbles go on wonderful experiences. The Marble Run Stepped Hoist is an excellent present concept for practically anyone on your list—why not buy three or 4 and have them on hand for birthday parties and holiday gifts?

Model Size: 11.6 x 10.6 x 10.8 in
Package size: 14.9 x 6.7 x 1.3 in
Variety of parts: 355
Level: Difficult
Assembly Time: 8 hours
Advised Age: 14+
Package weight: 2.28 pounds


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