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K'Nex Lava Launch Coaster
 
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K'Nex Lava Launch Coaster

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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Features

  • Includes over 1200 pieces
  • Builds over 4¿ high
  • Motorized blaster
  • 20+ feet of track
  • Color-coded instructions

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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 36 x 54 x 32 inches ; 4.8 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B0024H7JJM
  • California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
  • Item model number: 50050
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 9 years and up
  • Batteries: 3 C batteries required.
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,076 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. not for children under 3 years.

Product Description

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Be the engineer of a towering, monstrous model roller coaster with the K'NEX Lava Launch Coaster building set. Containing over 1200 colorful plastic pieces that click into place, this set includes a motorized blaster that shoots a miniature car up the volcano-shaped structure and through 20 feet of spirals, twists, and loops. Color-coded instructions make assembly easy for kids nine years and older. This exciting ride is sure to get their hearts racing!


Lava Launch Coaster
    Ages: 9+

    Requires:
  • 3 "C" batteries (not included)
  • Screwdriver to replace batteries
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The Good: Motorized blaster shoots a miniature coaster car along 20 feet of track.

The Bad: Improperly connected track pieces may snag coaster car.

In a Nutshell: Kids will be excited to watch coaster car speed along the tracks they constructed.



At 4 feet in height, the Lava Launch Coaster makes for a blistering ride. View larger.
Build Your Own Volcano-Shaped Model Coaster
Fans of amusement park rides will be thrilled by the size of this Lava Launch Coaster. The structure's 20 feet of track rise to a height of four feet, then plunge down a dizzying series of upside-down turns, twists, and sudden drops. With over 1200 plastic pieces, the task of building this monstrosity may be daunting, but the payoff-- blasting a coaster car up, down, and around the perilous ride-- is well worth the long assembly time.

While assembly is part of the fun, it certainly doesn't hurt that the instructions include over sixty pages of colorful, detailed illustrations. The color-coded plastic assembly pieces are easy to identify and each clicks nicely into place so that kids can build with confidence. The motorized blaster requires three "C" batteries (not included) that must be installed with the help of a screwdriver. Otherwise, the only tools required are a nimble pair of hands.

1200 Color-Coded Pieces that Click Together
While prior experience with model kits is not required to construct this K'NEX coaster, dedication is a must! Assembly time ranges from three hours to several afternoons. Kids can choose to build on their own with the help of the easy-to-follow instructions, or they can invite friends to join in the fun. Once the coaster is complete, kids will be proud of their work and excited by the ride that awaits.

Five graphic panels provide a final decorative flourish to the volcano-shaped structure. Then, it's blast-off time! Kids should wait a few seconds after turning on the motorized blaster to allow it to spool up. After gently pushing the coaster car into place, kids can watch in awe as the car blasts to a height of four feet.

If the track pieces have been properly connected, the car will race along the entire length of the 20-foot track. Otherwise, if the car gets hung up, the assembly instructions make it easy for kids to identify design flaws in the track and make the necessary corrections.

Optional Turbo Booster Coaster for Added Excitement!
The fun doesn't end with the completion of the Lava Launch Coaster. Kids will find additional instructions on the K'NEX Web site to build a second model, the Turbo Booster Coaster, using the same building set. Additionally, separately sold K'NEX building sets allow kids to add more rides like a Ferris Wheel or Octopus Whirl to create their very own model amusement park.

What's in the Box
1300 K'NEX pieces for assembly, five graphic panels, one coaster car, one motorized blaster, instruction manual. (Batteries not included.)




Instructions for a second thrilling coaster are available at knex.com.

Product Description

50050 Create motorized, spinning amusement park rides with one of our featured building sets from the K'Nex Thrill Ride Collection. Combine all eight models for a realistic and exciting amusement park! Color coded instructions are easy for children to learn and play. Features: -Lava Launch Coaster Building Set. -Thrill Rides collection. -1,200 colorful K'Nex pieces, including a motorized blaster, roller coaster car, and over 20 feet of track. -Build over 4 feet high. -Motorized blaster. -Easy to learn and play. -Ages 9 and up. -Requires 3 'C' batteries.

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5.0 out of 5 stars K'nex are awesome, August 20, 2010
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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okay, so im 21 and got bored so i bought this. its pretty fun to put together and play with. I havn't played with K'nex in years and i put this together in a few hours. The only problem i have is that im colorblind and some of the parts are blue and some are purple and they look the same to me, that messed me up a few times. but ive had it together for a day or two and i havn't had any problems with it. It doesn't come with any extra peices so i suggest not loseing any peices.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Knex roller coaster...EVER!!, August 5, 2010
By mom of 3 "mom of 3" (Fuquay-Varina, NC United States) - See all my reviews
Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 
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By Mom of 3's 10 year old son:
When I bought this toy and waited for it to come, I was jummping out of my pants!! It took me about 5 hours to build, but it looked awsome half way through. By the end it looked even better. I love knex, but this made me love knex even more. Its toataly worth the money. If you're looking for a good knex toy, this is the toy to get.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Long assembly time but very cool, July 11, 2010
Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 
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This thing took over a month to put together (working on it for an hour at a time off and on). Once we got it put together it was very cool and the kids loved it. Certain minor parts of the assembly did not hold together well but this could be user error. The instructions are a bit tough to manage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing gizmo
We purchased this for our 11 year old grandson and he had it assembled in about a week. He loves it. It's amazing how sturdy it is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Laura J. Siegel

5.0 out of 5 stars K'Nex are great learning toys, good value
My son (Age 8) has built both of the roller coasters included in the instructions. This is a great learning toy to encourage exploration of basic physics and engineering: why... Read more
Published 6 months ago by James S. Janosky

3.0 out of 5 stars Loopy
Makes for a real family activity. We all had a part in its construction. We have done many of these before.
Published 7 months ago by Laurie A. Viscusi

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent toy
Great toy to challenge my son. He has a vision and will create it. He uses Knex to build his own after building the toy as instructed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J &B

3.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical K'Nex project
We have an almost nine year old who builds with EVERYTHING from K'Nex to Uberstixx to all types of lego's. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Manchester

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