$39.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Race all 6 marbles towards the finish on a thrilling track that you design with 357 included pieces
- Keep track of all race outcomes using the included scorecard for added competition
- Enjoy 3 competitive events: Grand Cup, Time Rally, and Speedster Elimination for varied fun
- Race at any time with glow-in-the-dark track pieces, adding an extra element of excitement
- Offers hands-on learning about physics and engineering, perfect for curious minds aged 6 and up
- F.A.O. Schwarz®, celebrating the wonder of childhood since 1862
Description
Get ready, get set, race with the F.A.O. Schwarz® Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. This exciting set allows you to design your own thrilling, twisting track with 357 included pieces, and race all 6 marbles towards the finish. Keep track of all the race results with the included scorecard, making every race an exciting competition. The set offers three competitive events – the Grand Cup, Time Rally, and Speedster Elimination – adding variety and extra excitement to your races. Plus, with glow-in-the-dark track pieces, you can hold your racing events day or night. Beyond just fun, the Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set offers hands-on learning about physics and engineering, providing an educational aspect to playtime. Suitable for ages 6 and up, this set is perfect for encouraging STEM learning through play, making learning exciting and engaging. Prepare for endless fun and learning with the Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set.
Number of Pieces: 8
Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Fine Motor Skills
Includes: Tracks
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 87706796
UPC: 843479178807
Item Number (DPCI): 087-08-9953
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.82 inches length x 14.11 inches width x 15.13 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.963 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What size are the marbles? We bought this second hand with out the marbles. The standard size marbles do not fit.
submitted by Yenttirb - 8 months ago
A: The marbles are .5" in diameter. Thank you
submitted byMS Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Why does this picture only feature boys? Girls would like this too but the picture tells them it's not for them.
submitted by Fgr - 1 year ago
A: Thank you for your feedback on the current image selection, I will pass this along to the product development team.
submitted byMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This marble run toy offers a unique blend of creativity and engineering fun, making it an engaging activity for older children and adults alike. While many guests found the assembly process challenging and the instructions difficult to follow, those who persevered enjoyed the rewarding experience of building and racing marbles. The toy encourages STEM learning and imaginative play, making it a great gift for kids who love hands-on projects.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.1 out of 5 stars with 85 reviews
broad age appeal: 1.86 out of 5
length of play: 2.11 out of 5
quality: 2.07 out of 5
value: 1.89 out of 5
16% would recommend
36 recommendations
Hope you like it
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
You should buy it - 5 months ago
You are going to need your parents to put it together for you. A bad thing is I never touched it again
Seriously?
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Shawn - 6 months ago
This thing looks awesome on the picture but it's pretty much impossible to put together unless you have a magnifying glass or some special instructions that are secretive to get somewhere else. For some reason the pictures shown are so tiny and there's so much more room on the page which doesn't make any sense. I'd rather build an airplane then put this thing together. Don't waste your time!
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Dana825um - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Agree with all others. It was horrible and we gave up. I am an adult with a phd and to date it was the hardest thing I’ve ever unsuccessfully tried to complete. Big disappointment.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Lissa - 1 year ago
Buy this product if you hate yourself or want to loose your sanity. Instructions are useless.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
The creators of this toy, hate parents.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
tp - 1 year ago
If I could give it -10 stars I would. Complicated, poorly designed, and flimsy. Also didn’t even have the marbles (which are smaller than regular marbles) in the box, so can’t even use it. Spent hours putting it together. Please don’t waste your money. Lakeshore has a marble run that is much better and allows you to creat your own designs.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Aweful gift!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Barb - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Way to complicated. Was a total waste of money
Worst toy!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Blondie03n - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The instructions are HORRIBLE! None of the pieces are labeled. It is not worth it at all!! We will be returning ours!
High effort set up
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kimmer - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This was too much for my 9 YO to put together alone, we worked for about 2 hours to set it up, not particularly fun to do. It’s pretty neat once together, we raced the marbles about a dozen times then he was over it.
Worst product ever created
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Phillymom123 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My 6 year old was insistent that we figure out how to put this together. I like to think my husband and I are at least of average intelligence, but this thing is impossible. Hours of frustration ensued. Like the other review said best - "buy it if you hate yourself"
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Zero stars do not recommend
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I would give it zero stars if that was an option. Don’t waste your money. The instructions are so tiny it makes it difficult to read and the quality of the parts is so poor. I spend hours with my 8 year old son trying to put this together and he lost complete interest, which I was thankful for because this is so poorly designed. Do not buy it even if it’s on clearance, it’s a complete waste of money.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Don't Waste Your Money, Or Time! Big Disappointment
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
FarmMomOf3 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The pieces do not stay together so the track is constantly coming apart during the build process. Each time we play using the marbles on the track they either get stuck between pieces that are coming apart, or gravitational pull to keep the marbles rolling, they come to a complete stop throughout the track. We tried build option 3 and 1, same issues and problems with each design. Also, it syas it's for 6+ ages, even though pieces are expected to be asembled in a ABC - 123 style grid, the grid is not labeled on the bases, we used a pencil to mark them. Don't waste your time or money on this dissapointing toy!
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Buy it!! If you hate yourself.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
BeC - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I really hope that the person who designed this isn’t moving onto roller coasters. I love Legos and puzzles but this was just NOT fun in anyway. It took me two days to get to Step 21 on Build 3 and I haven’t finished it even with being that close. If you want to know how skilled you are at maintaining patience, this is a good test but don’t be mad if you gift this to a kid and they start throwing stuff and cussing because it surely will push them as close to that point as a person can get. The images are too small the writing is even smaller, I found I had to count out the sections to make sure I had the right piece and was putting it in the right place. Tedious does not even describe the process.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Too difficult
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Hannah - 1 year ago
Definitely not for 6 and up. As an adult, I found it difficult and gave up. It will be getting returned.
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Tween toy
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Aly - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It will be cool when it’s done. It just takes hours of assembly. I bought it for my 6-year-old son but I’d say it’s more for 9 and above.
Horrible!!!! Have a magnify glass ready
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Abc123 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
You can not see the letters and numbers to put together. The parts are not labeled so it's a guessing game of what is what. An hour and half in and we are on step 8 and it's not even right. Why put black grids and dark grey lettering?
1 reply from MS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team! Making sure that every aspect of using our products is easy and user-friendly is so important to us, so we're sorry to hear that didn't come through in your experience with our FAO Schwarz Marble Speedway Gravity Race Build Set. If you have anything else you'd like to share with our team regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-374-2744 or fill out a form at https://mscustomercare.com/.
Look fun but chard to build
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Drifter900 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
If you can this set built it would be so much fun. II didn’t get this set built as it’s too complicated
Gift
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Trainwatcher2008 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this as a Christmas gift, so I don’t know how the person likes it yet
Cool marble set
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ali M - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Pretty easy to setup and very sturdy!
Marble speedway
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Suedallas - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Hard to build. I took photos of the grid locations if it helps.
Good except for...
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mfrasca214 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Whole the set is nicely made and should be fun, the instructions are RIDICULOUSLY small. It is near impossible to see where the pieces go and being off by one space can throw off the whole set.