K'Nex Double Ferris Wheel

by K'Nex

Product Features

• Build a giant double-wheel ferris wheel over three feet high!
• Rewarding Building Challenges Combined with Exciting Motorized Performance!
• Includes 977 pieces
• Includes instructions for 2 models, and has unlimited fun!
• It's fun to build this motorized toy!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000GH2SG6
• Item model number: B000GH2SG6
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 years and up
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,222 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Reviews

The K'NEX double ferris wheel fully constructed.

K'NEX has always been pushing the boundaries of construction toys, and they have created award-winning products in the process. They aim to inspire creativity, build self-confidence, and encourage interaction among children and parents.

The K'NEX double ferris wheel has two spinning wheels rotating in opposite directions.

In their Thrill Rides line, the K'NEX double ferris wheel puts the "amusement" back into amusement park. Build a towering ferris wheel constructed with 977 K'NEX bricks and Micro-K'NEX pieces. Reaching three feet tall, the gigantic gyrating wheels reward determination and imagination.

Construct the base and build the two star-shaped rotating wheels. Pivoting on one of K'NEX's most powerful motors, the double ferris wheel will spin the brightly colored star wheels in opposite directions. The double ferris wheel takes the traditional puzzle, makes it three dimensional, and adds interactive play.

If you have had some experience with K'NEX toys, then construction is fairly straightforward, but even without prior use, little time is needed to get acquainted. Patience is important, and a child that is determined to finish puzzles will take to this toy. The double ferris wheel provides hours of fun for the little builder in your life, however, with many small plastic pieces the manufacturer recommends this toy for ages eight and up. The motor requires two AA batteries to rotate, and these are not included. --Scott Teal

Product Description

K'NEX Double Ferris Wheel Building Set #13076

Imagine the fun you will have building a double wheel ferris wheel, over 3 feet tall!

The motorized star-shaped wheels spin in opposite directions.

The rods, gears, connectors and accessories are in a variety of bright colors.

Instructions included for 2 models.

977 Pieces

Ages 8 and up

Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids who love to build things, January 12, 2008

By 

A. Clark - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'Nex Double Ferris Wheel (Toy)

I bought this for my 7-year-old son for Christmas and he loved it. He couldn't wait to dive into the box and start building. He put it together all by himself. The two ferris wheels spin in opposite directions and the motor is strong enough to put a few small toys (he used imaginext knights)in the seats and watch them go around. The ferris wheel is huge though, so when left together, it takes up a lot of space.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the kids, but the motor has issues, January 1, 2008

By 

Eric D. Honaker (Burnsville, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'Nex Double Ferris Wheel (Toy)

I got this toy for my daughter for Christmas. She really likes it. I consider it educational in the way that all building toys are - it teaches about structural integrity and mechanical linkages.

The motor has some issues, however. I think it's to high speed and too low-torque. It has a tendency to spin the gears against each other rather than turn the ferris wheel smoothly. It also goes VERY fast once it gets started, so it doesn't look much like any ferris wheel I'd want to ride.

All in all, I am pleased, but see room for improvement.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent toy for careful children, July 20, 2008

A Kid's Review

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: K'Nex Double Ferris Wheel (Toy)

This toy is like a puzzle. You do it the first time and it takes you time and you have a lot of fun. The secound time you do it much faster and the fun doesn't last so long. Plus if you haven't been careful with the tinny pieces, you won't be able to finish it because there is almost exactly the number of pieces you need.