A toy roller coaster can occupy your child for hours. Some toys in this genre are sets to be constructed from parts, making them best for older children. A few of these projects are quite large and complete and the end results are huge in scale. Some are designed for smaller children and simply operate as pre-constructed toys. There is a toy roller coaster available to suit your child’s level of interest, ability, and age which you’ll find at affordable prices. Of course, price tends to relate to the size and complexity of the toy roller coaster.
1. Step 2′s Up and Down Roller Coaster
Step 2′s Up and Down Roller Coaster is great for young children, ages two to five. It is a real roller coaster which the child can really ride. There are three track pieces which are easily snapped together by an older person and a high backed car containing handrail and foot rests is placed on the safely designed track for an exciting ride. Because this is a very real roller coaster, it is a rather high-end product, but your little one will truly enjoy it, making it worth every penny. The younger can’t tip the car out of the track because it has raised edges which create a retainer wall. When parts are unsnapped, the toy roller coaster can be stored easily.
2. Knex Education Roller Coaster
For children eight and up, the Knex Education Roller Coaster Physics 2,039 piece set is a great toy roller coaster. This complex set allows creative children to investigate physics and other concepts which will help them in their learning. The completed roller coaster is eight feet in height and has a lopper incline and plane lab stations. There’s not just one roller coaster in this package; your child can build 11 different models as they learn physical sciences and math without even realizing they are learning. The set comes with three large compartmentalized storage cases with lids that snap securely on so no parts will be misplaced. This toy roller coaster can be great for school projects, allowing six to eight children to form a team. A curriculum is included and the toy meets Grade 10 through 12 State and National Education Standards.
3. Quercetti Skyrail Roller Coaster
Quercetti Skyrail Roller Coaster 150 piece set is designed for children age 6 years and up. With 27 feet of track, two different designs can be build from the instructions or your child can create a design all their own. The track glows in the dark for added fun. There are detailed instructions included and four marbles which “ride” the toy roller coaster.
There are dozens of other great toy roller coasters available for every age group and every budget. Your child will enjoy hours and hours of fun playing with a roller coaster toy.