---
product_id: 381196976
title: "Roller Coaster Engineering"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "$190"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/381196976-roller-coaster-engineering
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 330-piece modular build Full-color step-by-step manual Hands-on physics experiments Roller Coaster Engineering

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** $190
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎢 Engineer your own adrenaline rush—where science meets thrill!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Roller Coaster Engineering by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** $190 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/381196976-roller-coaster-engineering)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Learn by Doing:** Step-by-step illustrated manual ensures smooth assembly and deep scientific understanding for ages 6 to 18.
- • **Physics in Action:** Explore core principles like kinetic & potential energy, friction, and centripetal force through immersive experiments.
- • **Challenge Accepted:** Push your engineering limits with creative challenges—tallest coaster, longest track, and loop-de-loops await.
- • **Endless Replay Value:** Reusable components let you redesign and test new coaster layouts again and again—never a dull moment.
- • **Build Your Own Thrills:** Design and assemble working roller coaster models with a durable, easy-to-use plastic system.

## Overview

Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering is a 330-piece modular building kit that lets users design and build functional roller coaster models. It combines hands-on physics experiments with engineering challenges to teach concepts like force, motion, energy, and acceleration. Suitable for ages 6-18, it includes a full-color manual with step-by-step instructions, requires no batteries, and encourages endless creative learning through reusable plastic components.

## Description

Build and experiment with dozens of roller coaster models to make learning the physics of force, motion, and energy as fun as a day at the amusement park. Conduct an action-packed series of hands-on physics and engineering lessons with an easy, modular building system. Piece together the sturdy frame structures and then attach the flexible track to it to build and test endless roller coaster designs. Experiment by varying the weight of the cars and varying the slope, length, and direction of the track. Get a practical introduction to many physics principles including gravitation, potential energy, kinetic energy, free fall, projectile motion, friction, centripetal force, velocity, acceleration, and more. Conduct a series of engineering challenges: What is the tallest roller coaster you can build? How about the longest straightaway? Can you build a loop-de-loop? A large, full-color manual guides you through the model assembly and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions. + Design and build your own working roller coaster models. + Conduct hands-on physics experiments to learn about force, motion, and energy. + Complete challenges that require you to build roller coasters of all shapes and sizes. + Plastic building system is durable, easy-to-assemble, and reusable. + Full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations

Review: I got this for my 10 year old who developed an interest in bridge building after a school assignment. Some of the string projects needed adult assistance but overall he had fun building the structures and learning some engineering basics.
Review: Bought for my nephew. Absolutely loves it. Hours of fun!.

## Features

- Design and build your own working roller coaster models.
- Conduct fun, hands-on physics experiments to learn about force, motion, energy, and more.
- Complete challenges that require you to build roller coasters of all shapes and sizes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08V16FFFC |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,351 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #434 in Educational Science Kits |
| Color | multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,625) |
| Date First Available | 18 August 2021 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Physical experimentation |
| Item model number | 625417 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 - 18 years |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 1pc |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 330 |
| Product Dimensions | 37.08 x 7.87 x 29.21 cm; 907.18 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No Battery required |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 6+
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 37.1 x 7.9 x 29.2 centimeters
- **Size:** L
- **Theme:** Physics

## Images

![Roller Coaster Engineering - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81foNtOInML.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: are these compatible with legos?**
A: No, they are not.

**Q: Does the manual come in other languages like French?**
A: No, the manual for this kit is in English.

**Q: does this come with a car or something that runs on the track?**
A: This kit comes with a set of 2 cars to run on the track.

**Q: Does is not come with a small screwdriver for assembling the car? What size screwdriver is needed?**
A: It does not come with a screwdriver. You can use an eyeglass screwdriver, small phillips head or a screwdriver the size of 00x60mml

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***D on 6 September 2021*

I got this for my 10 year old who developed an interest in bridge building after a school assignment. Some of the string projects needed adult assistance but overall he had fun building the structures and learning some engineering basics.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***K on 8 September 2025*

Bought for my nephew. Absolutely loves it. Hours of fun!.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***V on 16 November 2025*

12 year old grandson, who wants to be an architectural engineer, loved it! He said it’s challenging but enjoys it nonetheless. I wouldn’t give it to a child who’s not already hooked on architecture.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*