Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run

This is an engaging, stimulating and versatile toy that all 3 of my children have loved for years. We have had two sets, each coming with a damaged piece. Each set also has included a piece with a weaker magnetic backing. Overall, they stick well. The set includes idea cards that my kids have never used, but I find to be fun. The ball can roll down really fast when they are slanted enough, little ones get really excited about it!

Very fun!

My 4 year old loves it. Trying to build a future civil engineer!

My 4 year old loves it. Trying to build a future civil engineer!

Painted and area on my wall using magnetic paint and it worked great, my kids love it.

Painted and area on my wall using magnetic paint and it worked great, my kids love it.

We have used this product about 10 times as a self-directed center for 3-5 year old preschoolers. The clear plastic that holds the marble in is pulling away from the foam. The students naturally pull at it when moving the pieces around. It needs to be attached better or made as one piece. Other than that, we have very much enjoyed the challenge and excitement of this product.

I was surpised as the size of these... larger than I anticipated. The magnets work well, and the kids love the challenge. Takes some practice for my little ones to figure these out, but that's actually what I love about this product... it stretches their brain, it's engaging, and fosters problem solving skills and cooperative play. Might have to get a second set... would be fun once they master using it, to bring out another set for them to make a "HUGE" marble run. ;) I can see that being a big hit! And.. it's NOT A SCREEN!! It's hands on learning. I'll take that every time.

I was surpised as the size of these... larger than I anticipated. The magnets work well, and the kids love the challenge. Takes some practice for my little ones to figure these out, but that's actually what I love about this product... it stretches their brain, it's engaging, and fosters problem solving skills and cooperative play. Might have to get a second set... would be fun once they master using it, to bring out another set for them to make a "HUGE" marble run. ;) I can see that being a big hit! And.. it's NOT A SCREEN!! It's hands on learning. I'll take that every time.

My 5 year old loves playing with his Tumble Trax. Only issue I had was I ordered one set - received one confirmation email for my order and one shipping notification for my order - however, I received two separate sets and was billed twice. :(

My 5 year old loves playing with his Tumble Trax. Only issue I had was I ordered one set - received one confirmation email for my order and one shipping notification for my order - however, I received two separate sets and was billed twice. :(

I bought this set to play at my house with my 5-year-old granddaughter, and she loved it! The cards give us good ideas for track design, but she also feels free to try her hand at her own designs. I can see us playing with this marble run for many years.

I bought this set to play at my house with my 5-year-old granddaughter, and she loved it! The cards give us good ideas for track design, but she also feels free to try her hand at her own designs. I can see us playing with this marble run for many years.

My son loves this toy and I love it's simplicity. Demonstrations of gravity, friction and a few other simple physics lessons are a great start toward a scientific mind. Only 4 stars because I'd like the quality to be a little higher, but themselves the ropes sometimes.

My son loves this toy and I love it's simplicity. Demonstrations of gravity, friction and a few other simple physics lessons are a great start toward a scientific mind. Only 4 stars because I'd like the quality to be a little higher, but themselves the ropes sometimes.

It's good

It's good

This is a good idea, but they fall apart very easily. I had it as a center choice for K-2nd grade, and about half of the clear plastic fronts have fallen off after just a few days. This is what actually keeps the marble in. It looks like the magnets are stronger than the adhesive. I guess it would work if you supervised carefully to make sure they didn't pull by the plastic...but who can do that?

This is a good idea, but they fall apart very easily. I had it as a center choice for K-2nd grade, and about half of the clear plastic fronts have fallen off after just a few days. This is what actually keeps the marble in. It looks like the magnets are stronger than the adhesive. I guess it would work if you supervised carefully to make sure they didn't pull by the plastic...but who can do that?

This is a brilliant marble race which children love. I like the fact it can stick to the fridge and be changed for extra learning potential. Excellent product.