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product_id: 606838245
title: "Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Set by Thames & Kosmos, Toy of The Year Winner - 63 Piece Vertical Marble Run, Flexible Tracks | Fast, No-Mess Setup, Residue-Free Nano-Adhesive Pads, Creative Play"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
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# Tracks from renewable materials 63-piece modular set 40 nano-adhesive pads, residue-free Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Set by Thames & Kosmos, Toy of The Year Winner - 63 Piece Vertical Marble Run, Flexible Tracks | Fast, No-Mess Setup, Residue-Free Nano-Adhesive Pads, Creative Play

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** 16.72 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your play—build higher, faster, smarter with Gecko Run!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Set by Thames & Kosmos, Toy of The Year Winner - 63 Piece Vertical Marble Run, Flexible Tracks | Fast, No-Mess Setup, Residue-Free Nano-Adhesive Pads, Creative Play by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** 16.72 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/606838245-gecko-run-marble-run-starter-set-by-thames-and-kosmos)

## 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

- • **Mess-Free Magic:** Nano-adhesive pads create strong, repositionable bonds without sticky residue or damage.
- • **Fast-Paced Thrills:** Bend, curve, and launch marbles at exhilarating speeds for dynamic, ever-changing runs.
- • **Endless Engineering Fun:** 63 pieces including levers and funnels spark creativity, problem-solving, and physics in action.
- • **Build Vertically, Build Boldly:** Flexible tracks cling to any smooth surface—windows, doors, shelves—no bulky supports needed.
- • **Sustainable Play, Smart Design:** Durable tracks crafted from renewable raw materials for eco-conscious families.

## Overview

The Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Set by Thames & Kosmos is a 63-piece award-winning vertical marble run featuring flexible tracks that attach to smooth surfaces using innovative, residue-free nano-adhesive pads. Designed for ages 8+, it encourages STEM learning through hands-on creativity and problem-solving, while its sustainable materials and mess-free setup make it a standout choice for modern families seeking engaging, eco-friendly play.

## Description

Gecko Run takes classic marble runs to the next level with new creative challenges and less restrictive building requirements. This innovative marble run uses a specially designed system of flexible tracks that does not require any support structures. Traditional marble runs require lots of pieces to create vertical height, but with Gecko Run, your doors, windows, cupboards, bookcases – virtually any smooth surface – become part of your track, allowing you to build higher with fewer pieces. Attach the tracks to surfaces with the help of clever nano pads, which work like nanoscopic suction cups, to create a strong, but temporary bond. Because the pads are not glue-based, they can be quickly and easily repositioned many times without any damaging adhesives or sticky residue. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth will keep your pads ready for action! The versatile tracks are made from renewable, durable, and sustainably sourced raw materials. Thanks to their wide range of motion and flexibility, you can create hills and jumps, and even turn corners to generate a limitless number of tricks and stunts. No two tracks are ever the same! Each unique configuration promotes hands-on experimentation, supports problem-solving through trial-and-error, develops motor skills, and encourages creativity for kids and their grownups! The Gecko Run Starter Set includes everything you need to zip, zag, bounce, skip, and hurdle into an awesome engineering adventure. A 16-page illustrated manual guides you through setting up your first runs and teaches you how all the different elements work. Witness physics in action! Use independently or combine with any of the expansion packs.

Review: 9 yr old & mom love it! - Only tried it on our window so far, but love it. Some review caution about the stick, but not a problem for us yet. I’m guessing it works better on some surfaces than others. We’ve repositioned again & again on window & no problems at all with the stick. When you open the box, it’s best to have an adult attach the nano-suction pads. After about 10 minute prep, you’re ready to go! We got this toy on sale and I’m thrilled with it. It was perfect to get my 9 yr old off electronics & into creative play on a boring snow day home from school. He refused to read instructions, but figured out most of the pieces/assembly on his own. We’ll have to explore the few levers/mystery pieces this weekend!
Review: um great....but READ the AGE RECOMMENDATION... wish desertcart would put it in the item name - edit: the 8 year olds I worked with ADORED this and the 5 year olds.... some were able to figure it out and found it really interesting!!! Others kind of struggled with how it worked and gave up and lost interest relatively quickly. And found another play choice in our space. I didn't have a ton of time to walk them through it and I didn't have that many track/etc/materials for each child but. But plenty loved this! The good: I have merely tried sticking 2 connectors, a track, and a catcher to my glass sliding door to my patio and it worked great! I was thrilled. It was kinda fun as a 31 year old assistant teacher and leader of an after school care program! The bad/surprising: I was absolutely NOT read for how FAST this marble run can potentially go if you curve the bendable tracks. It can go really, really fast. Maybe that's a benefit to some. Not really here. I work with ages 5 to 8, but MOSTLY at the 5ish age range... some kids can be really sensitive to stimulus and overwhelmed so the QUITE FAST and NOISY, as well, nature of this marble run was something I was not expecting and am not particularly pleased with. Also, something about the nature of this toy is pretty hard, honestly. Predicting where the potentially fast marble is going to go next and using your imagination and guessing to figure out where the next track goes is hard. Even for a grown adult. I'm going to try to put this out for some 5 year olds and the brighter and more mature of them but I have a feeling it won't go so good. I see a return of this product in my future. A shame I'll probably end up having to return it because as soon as I saw this thing I thought "Wow!" Because I'm always looking for toys with suction cups for glass doors. I was a pre-k teacher for ages. Kids love that type of toy beyond words and it also makes what was previously a ONE USE and almost useless part of a room (just a glassdoor for only exiting) in to a play space which is useful. Ugh. Hope this works out. Maybe I"ll update it. I could see a 12 year old losing his mind over this. But yeah. Probably not for young ones. Oh, and because it's so fast you could maybe lose marbles and even do so quickly, unfortunately. Ugh.

## Features

- Innovative: Design your own vertical marble runs with this specially designed system of flexible tracks that does not require any support structures, allowing you to build higher with fewer pieces.
- Intuitive & Mess-free: Tracks attach to smooth surfaces with the help of clever nano-adhesive pads that create a strong but temporary bond; the pads are not glue-based and can be quickly and easily repositioned without leaving behind damage or sticky residue.
- Open-ended & Educational: Combine different configurations and environments for endless possibilities; develop engineering and problem-solving skills and see physics in action.
- Tracks are made from renewable raw materials.
- What’s Included: The Starter Set comes with over 60 pieces, including 12 tracks, 7 marbles, 40 nano-adhesive pads, levers, a funnel, and more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CRCKNN51 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,061 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #22 in Marble Runs |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (479) |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 550201 |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 9.9 x 2.6 x 11.2 inches |
| Release date | February 1, 2024 |

## Images

![Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Set by Thames & Kosmos, Toy of The Year Winner - 63 Piece Vertical Marble Run, Flexible Tracks | Fast, No-Mess Setup, Residue-Free Nano-Adhesive Pads, Creative Play - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QmsYdK-aL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9 yr old & mom love it!
*by G***D on January 17, 2026*

Only tried it on our window so far, but love it. Some review caution about the stick, but not a problem for us yet. I’m guessing it works better on some surfaces than others. We’ve repositioned again & again on window & no problems at all with the stick. When you open the box, it’s best to have an adult attach the nano-suction pads. After about 10 minute prep, you’re ready to go! We got this toy on sale and I’m thrilled with it. It was perfect to get my 9 yr old off electronics & into creative play on a boring snow day home from school. He refused to read instructions, but figured out most of the pieces/assembly on his own. We’ll have to explore the few levers/mystery pieces this weekend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ um great....but READ the AGE RECOMMENDATION... wish Amazon would put it in the item name
*by C***R on February 10, 2025*

edit: the 8 year olds I worked with ADORED this and the 5 year olds.... some were able to figure it out and found it really interesting!!! Others kind of struggled with how it worked and gave up and lost interest relatively quickly. And found another play choice in our space. I didn't have a ton of time to walk them through it and I didn't have that many track/etc/materials for each child but. But plenty loved this! The good: I have merely tried sticking 2 connectors, a track, and a catcher to my glass sliding door to my patio and it worked great! I was thrilled. It was kinda fun as a 31 year old assistant teacher and leader of an after school care program! The bad/surprising: I was absolutely NOT read for how FAST this marble run can potentially go if you curve the bendable tracks. It can go really, really fast. Maybe that's a benefit to some. Not really here. I work with ages 5 to 8, but MOSTLY at the 5ish age range... some kids can be really sensitive to stimulus and overwhelmed so the QUITE FAST and NOISY, as well, nature of this marble run was something I was not expecting and am not particularly pleased with. Also, something about the nature of this toy is pretty hard, honestly. Predicting where the potentially fast marble is going to go next and using your imagination and guessing to figure out where the next track goes is hard. Even for a grown adult. I'm going to try to put this out for some 5 year olds and the brighter and more mature of them but I have a feeling it won't go so good. I see a return of this product in my future. A shame I'll probably end up having to return it because as soon as I saw this thing I thought "Wow!" Because I'm always looking for toys with suction cups for glass doors. I was a pre-k teacher for ages. Kids love that type of toy beyond words and it also makes what was previously a ONE USE and almost useless part of a room (just a glassdoor for only exiting) in to a play space which is useful. Ugh. Hope this works out. Maybe I"ll update it. I could see a 12 year old losing his mind over this. But yeah. Probably not for young ones. Oh, and because it's so fast you could maybe lose marbles and even do so quickly, unfortunately. Ugh.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Concept but Not Perfect
*by L***N on January 12, 2025*

My kids love the magnetic runs at the children’s museums, so I thought this would be fun. I guess I didn’t read and thought they were suction cups. They are sticky… which is fine… but I can’t see them lasting long, especially when you have to peel them off a few times to get the placement perfect. If there are other backing options, like suction cups or magnets, I think this would be a home run. My kid lost interest quickly because adjusting them because a burden. We used our back sliding glass door, but I can’t think of anywhere else we could use it.

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