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product_id: 494890808
title: "Thames & Kosmos 2-ft Tall Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit | Build Toy Vending Machine with 10 Gravity & Motion Experiments | Coin Sorting Bank | Math & Engineering Lessons"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "KD 5.72"
currency: KWD
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reviews_count: 5
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# refillable candy & prize dispenser coin sorting & stacking mechanism 10 gravity & motion experiments Thames & Kosmos 2-ft Tall Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit | Build Toy Vending Machine with 10 Gravity & Motion Experiments | Coin Sorting Bank | Math & Engineering Lessons

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** KD 5.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍭 Turn STEM into sweet success with your own candy-powered vending machine!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos 2-ft Tall Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit | Build Toy Vending Machine with 10 Gravity & Motion Experiments | Coin Sorting Bank | Math & Engineering Lessons by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** KD 5.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/494890808-thames-and-kosmos-2-ft-tall-candy-vending-machine-stem)

## 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

- • **Interactive Coin Track:** Watch coins perform stunts, jumps, and ring bells, turning physics lessons into captivating play.
- • **Precision Coin Sorting:** Sorts quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies into neat stacks—perfect for learning math and money management.
- • **Master STEM with Every Turn:** Build a fully functional vending machine that teaches gears, forces, and motion through 10 hands-on experiments.
- • **Award-Winning Educational Toy:** 2022 ASTRA Best Toys and Toy of the Year finalist—trusted by parents and educators alike.
- • **Customizable Candy & Prize Dispenser:** Load your favorite treats or small prizes for endless fun and social bragging rights.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos 2-ft Tall Candy Vending Machine STEM Kit is an award-nominated educational toy that lets kids aged 8+ build a real vending machine. It features 10 gravity and motion experiments, a coin sorting and stacking system, and a refillable candy dispenser. Designed to teach physics, engineering, and math concepts through interactive play, this 1000-piece kit comes with a detailed manual and video support, making STEM learning irresistibly fun.

## Description

Product Description Ever dreamed of having a vending machine in your room? With this engineering kit, you can build and experiment with your own toy vending machine. First, follow the step-by-step instructions to assemble the machine. Then test and configure it to get it working perfectly. Load your vending machine with all kinds of small candies or prizes and you’re in business! Insert some coins and have fun watching them get sorted, perform stunts as they slide down the tracks, dispense prizes, and finally end up in the coin bank in the base of the machine.This awesome vending machine has four main interactive segments: First, you insert coins (quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies) into the slot at the top and turn a knob to sort the coins. Then, the coins fall into an interactive coin track area where they slide down ramps, make jumps, and ring bells. Next, the coins fall into a device that allows you to make your “purchase” with the push of a button. Finally, your prize pops out of the machine, and the coin falls into the bank, sorted into neat stacks by denomination.The vending machine can sit on a tabletop or hang on a wall. A small key allows you to access the vending machine compartments for refilling the prizes.Explore lessons in physics, math, and mechanical engineering as you build and play with the vending machine. Learn about gears and other simple machines, gravity, forces, motion, and collisions. Try some simple math lessons related to the coins and money. Directions 1. Assemble the machine following the step-by-step instructions. 2. Load the vending machine with small candies or prizes. 3. Insert coins into the slot at the top and turn the knob to sort the coins. 4. The coins fall into an interactive coin track area where they slide down ramps, make jumps, and ring bells. 5. Next, the coins fall into a device that allows you to make your 'purchase' with the push of a button. 6. Your prize pops out of the machine, and the coin falls into the bank, sorted into neat stacks by denomination. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Safety Warning WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. See more

Review: Product works great if following instructions exactly. Had a part break after normal use. Contacted support and they right away tried to send me the broken piece. Unfortunately, customs denied the package 3 times. So, Thames & Kosmos sent me a whole new set! Thanks for such great customer service.
Review: This ended up being a lot of fun for my eight-year-old. Really easy to put together for him, maybe took 30 minutes. I see a lot of complaints about it not working properly. It’s not rocket science. Make a few easy little adjustments and it will work great. For example, we kept having a problem with the coins falling out as they fell through the maze. Well, all you had to do is lean it back a millimeter or two and then it would work perfect. So we put a small dab of hot glue on the front of the white triangular stands. Works perfect. Sometimes things don’t work right out of the box and simple problem-solving needs to take place.

## Features

- Construct your own toy vending machine that sorts coins, dispenses candy or other small prizes, and doubles as a coin bank!
- Experiment to make the coins perform cool tricks and stunts in the customizable coin track area.
- Learn about gears, gravity, forces, motion, collisions, and more — even some simple math lessons with money.
- The machine can be refilled with your own treats and prizes for long-lasting fun.
- A 16-page, full-color step-by-step manual guides assembly and experiments and an assembly video is available via a QR code in the manual; For ages 8+ with help or 10+ for independent play
- A 2022 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids finalist
- A 2022 Toy of the Year Award finalist (Construction category)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09QH5SW1L |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Battery Description | Not Required |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (378) |
| Educational Objective | Exploratory Skills, STEM, Sorting Skill |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743016965 |
| Included Components | Plastic building pieces, chipboard pegboard, metal bells, cardboard sign, sticker sheet |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | STEM Experiment Kit |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550104 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 168.0 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 96.0 |
| Model Number | 550104 |
| Size | 11.5 inches tall, 13 inches long, 3.8 inches wide |
| Theme | Physics |
| UPC | 814743016965 |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33 x 9.7 x 29.2 centimetres
- **Size:** 11.5 inches tall, 13 inches long, 3.8 inches wide
- **Theme:** Physics

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***G on 8 May 2023*

Product works great if following instructions exactly. Had a part break after normal use. Contacted support and they right away tried to send me the broken piece. Unfortunately, customs denied the package 3 times. So, Thames & Kosmos sent me a whole new set! Thanks for such great customer service.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***. on 1 April 2025*

This ended up being a lot of fun for my eight-year-old. Really easy to put together for him, maybe took 30 minutes. I see a lot of complaints about it not working properly. It’s not rocket science. Make a few easy little adjustments and it will work great. For example, we kept having a problem with the coins falling out as they fell through the maze. Well, all you had to do is lean it back a millimeter or two and then it would work perfect. So we put a small dab of hot glue on the front of the white triangular stands. Works perfect. Sometimes things don’t work right out of the box and simple problem-solving needs to take place.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***L on 29 December 2025*

My box came with no shipping box around it and someone opened it. It was missing the candy, instructions and the billboard. Otherwise we were able to assemble it and the kids loved it! Amazon needs to make sure not to ship the box vulnerable like this. Either it opened in shipping or in the conveyor system and someone shoved by they thought belonged inside. Who knows. It was also missing a spring from factory. I used an old pen spring and stretched it out to match and it worked great. Assembly was easy but can be a bit flimsy on the obstacle course pieces. But it seems acceptable for what it is. I think it's worth the price though. Just not worth it if everyone is having parts fall out of the shipping box.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-11*