Kids not just love to ride on the roller coaster – but would love to build their very own to enjoy right at home. These roller coaster sets by K’NEX and other fine toy makers are certainly a great challenge and favorite amongst kids 7 and older. With easy to understand instructions, they could build themselves their own roller coaster sets and even watch it in action. Many come with an attached motor that actually functions with an included roller coaster car. So they can create the structure and watch it function – just like in the theme parks! Take a look below to find some fun roller coaster sets that would entertain your child for hours while teaching them a lot about the world of building and riding on roller coasters.
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Top Roller Coaster Building Sets
K’NEX Amazin’ 8 Coaster Building Set
K’NEX Crossfire Chaos Roller Coaster Building Set Amazon ExclusiveK’nex Typhoon Frenzy Roller Coaster Building Set
These gifts are great for kids who love to construct and build things all day long. These roller coaster sets look so cool and awesome that they would be proud of themselves when they are done building it. You would love the look of pride and accomplishment in their eyes as they watch their roller coaster car speed through their very own roller coaster set that is right at their home. While these sets look very complex, their good set of instructions and some patience would certainly let any kid get through building them with little or no help.
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Everyone would also love these adventurous roller coaster sets as they are a great way to introduce physics to children as they play. The motor shows them the power of some electrical power. The speed and way that the roller coaster car goes teaches them how potential energy is built and converted to kinetic energy. They also see the marvels of gravitational energy right on their very own creation. These amazingly simple yet important concepts can be introduced and instilled into their open minds even before they go for their first Physics lesson! The marvels of learning through play!!
What do you think of these innovative roller coaster sets that kids and adults can enjoy together? Have you tried any of these roller coaster construction sets? Which one is your favorite?