K'NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster Construction Toy

by K'Nex

Product Features

• Build a giant dueling roller coaster with 1,029 pieces and over 32' of track.
• A motorized chain lift carries cars to the top.
• Features 2 separate tracks for exciting racing action.
• Spinning gates at the finish line indicates which car wins the race.
• Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 9 Years and Up.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0017UBR86
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,016 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

Build DoubleDare Dueling Coaster, the all-new coaster building set that's a head-to-head race to the finish! With over 32 feet of multi-colored track and 2 separate runs, DoubleDare combines the fun of thrill ride building with exhilarating racing performance. The set includes 1,054 colorful K'NEX pieces, flexible track system and 2 chrome-coated coaster cars that can race each other, or be combined into one train. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this exciting roller coaster step-by-step. Then switch the motor on to bring the model to life. The motorized chain lift quickly carries opposing cars on separate tracks to the top. As they crest the peak and pass through the starting gate, both cars accelerate through identical, opposing tracks that are full of twists, turns and loops. Spinners positioned at the end of each track indicate which speeding car passes through the finish line first to win the gold. Instructions for a smaller, alternate coaster are available at www.knex.com. DoubleDare is appropriate for builders and roller coaster enthusiasts ages 9 & up. Requires 2 AA batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Math Teacher who LOVES K'Nex for kids, March 5, 2009

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Tammy "Teacher" (Camden, NJ) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster Construction Toy (Toy)

I am a Middle School Math Teacher and I purchased some K'Nex projects for my students. Some of the reviews here about K'Nex seem to blame K'Nex because they and their 7-year-old couldn't get an "instant" toy to appear. My students worked on these projects over the course of weeks, exploring the directions and understanding the "engineering" dynamics of the project. These are more learning experiences than toys. I HIGHLY recommend them for the classroom setting. They definitely link students to higher levels of thinking. Keep up the great work K'Nex!!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars counter to last reviewer, February 7, 2009

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William Ulrich "Bill Ulrich" (Spring Hill, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster Construction Toy (Toy)

My 7 year old grandson put this together himself with no problems. It is correct that there are no extra pieces and we actually had to call Knex once and have them ship a missing piece, but everything fits together just fine. The instructions are a little confusing, but once you undertand that previously connected parts are shown in a washed out color, it is easy to concentrate on the construction being presented. He was proud of himself and I guess he should be, considering the last review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Liams dueling coaster, August 20, 2009

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Marion Colclough "liam's nana" (Quincy, MA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: K'NEX Double Dare Dueling Coaster Construction Toy (Toy)

I bought this as a birthday present for my 11 year old grandson.....He has done several of these before and I was amazed at the results.....He is very patient, despite his two cousins who are 2 and 4, constantly trying to impede the progress.......They are not cheap but they are very well made and worth the extra few dollars to see the outcome...............I have no problem ordering more of these if he still desires to make them.