Discovery Toys MARBLEWORKS® Marble Run Ultra Deluxe Set | Kid-Powered Learning | STEM Educational Building Block Toy Learning & Childhood Development 5 Years Old and Up

I bought Marble Works by Discovery Toys for my kids over 35 years ago. The pieces from that set are still in pretty good shape. Because I now have 19 grandchildren, I felt the need to increase my supply of Marble Works sets, but could not find any. I tried other Marble sets, but they were difficult to set up and many pieces were broken within a year. I am so happy that Discovery Toys decided to manufacture this excellent product again. The purchase is more than well worth the money for looks and durability and is so easy to assemble. Believe me, if you have tried sets from other companies, you will know that nothing compares in quality to Marble Works by Discovery Toys.

I wish this was the first marble run we purchased! It will definitely be the last as I expect it to provide endless fun for years to come. After purchasing a Marbulous set and having a lot of disappointment Christmas morning, I began looking for other options. This is the same maker as my husband's run from his childhood in the 80's (which we still use at grandma's house). It is even better than the original.PROS:The plastic is not flimsy and is quite durable. The pieces fit snugly together. Once you set it up it is VERY stable in comparison to Marbulous. After helping my 3 year old design the set, I could let him play without fear of it completely coming apart. The whole family had fun all day long and with all the pieces we have, the possibility for designs is endless. So much fun and definitely worth the cost.CONS: It does take really small marbles and does not use normal sized marbles. That being said, it came with plenty for us to use and we can purchase more on Amazon. Also, the marbles could be easily swallowed so be careful with little ones.

I bought this set as a Christmas present for my 4 year old son and it has quickly become one of his most favorite toys. It has become a permanent fixture in our living room as it hasn't been put away since December 26th (almost 2 months ago), not because we don't clean but because our efforts would be futile since we play with this set daily. And yes, you read that correctly...I said we because it has become a family affair. This toy is so much fun that my husband and I love to get in on the action. We’re seriously considering getting a second set so we can make the runs bigger longer.In regards to durability, this set has stood up to daily use in our household. It is also the go-to set at my son’s daycare. They have a couple different sets but the Discovery Toys set is definitely the best as the pieces fit together well, the connectors don’t crack under pressure and the marbles glide easily. This set is a little pricier than others but I can honestly say that it was worth it. That being said, I think I’ll just suck it up and go buy a second set.

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For some reason, when I got these, they didn't seem as sturdy as the Marbleworks set that I had as a child 25 or so years ago. I got this set when my daughter was three, and it wasn't something she could really do on her own at that age--which is alright, it was a toy we played together with. Now, she's 5 1/2 and getting the hang of building with this set on her own. 5+ really seems like the perfect age for this toy. This set comes with plenty of fun and basic pieces, and none of the pieces have broken in two years of use, so maybe they're sturdier than I thought initially. My mom was a Discovery Toys salesperson when I was a kid, and I have really fond memories of playing with this toy alone and with my siblings. I think my daughter enjoys it, too.

I had the same set as a kid and was so excited they still make this. High quality and sturdy. I have a 6 and 3 year old and they love racing the marbles. This will be in our family for a long time.

Listen, I played with discovery toys Marbleworks when I was little and still have them to this day, the original set. Nothing wrong, nothing broken. I bought some more for my kids knowing that they would love them and last forever. Do NOT waste your money on OTHER marbleruns. They are small, flimsy and unstable. When I tell you that you can play with marble works in your yard with a stiff breeze with no issues of it blowing over I am not kidding. Well worth the money.

The marbles I have do not fit these ramps. This whole toy is dull and boring for an adult. It is better for little kids.