Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab: May the Forces Be With You!
Gravity: It’s what keeps your feet on the ground, makes the planets in our solar system orbit the sun, and launches your stunt pig into space. Say what?! Nothing is too “out there” when it comes to the Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab by SmartLab Toys. Standing over two feet tall, this kit comes with 60 mix-and-match pieces, including tracks, ramps, funnels, cups, gears, and so much more, to build an endless array of contraptions, all relying on the forces of gravity, momentum, velocity – and a heavy dose of imagination – to achieve a desired end result … such as rocketing a tiny stunt pig into the air! Contraption Lab is different than most games because it has a vertical play surface. Kids can dream up the weirdest and wackiest combinations, then build and test them with the easy-to-construct Velcro®-like system. The included instruction sheet offers tips and tricks on how to best manipulate the kit’s components. It guides kids through five sample contraption designs while they learn how to predict the outcome of each. The top-selling Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab was recently named a Good Housekeeping Best Toy for 2011. It boasts full-circle skill building from prediction and planning to testing and experimentation. The possibilities – and hours of fun! – are unlimited! Bonus Contraption: Snails Pace Race! Already own a Contraption Lab? Then you probably already have a handle on gravity, mastered momentum, and learned the meaning of velocity. Now it’s time to slow things down and build a contraption that takes the longest amount of time for the ball to complete. Snails Pace Race is designed as a head-to-head competition, so grab a friend or your brother or sister, borrow a stopwatch, and download the complete activity sheet here. This free, bonus activity includes detailed instructions for three variations, a place to record your times, and how to keep score. The player with the longest time wins! For more fun free activities, check out the Free Zone at www.smartlabtoys.com! |
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