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BOOM! Let’s blow open the mountain and drive on through with the 36044 Exploding Tunnel. This large mountain set with realistic stone-finish is a great addition to any BRIO world and conceals a hidden railway passage inside. Insert the TNT into the hole and watch as the mountain explodes to reveal the secret tunnel. Crafted from sturdy plastic and wooden pieces, this train tunnel interlocks easily with other BRIO World toys via the curved wooden track passing through it.

About BRIO World: BRIO World is our open-ended play system that grows with your child. All BRIO World toys work with each other to create an entirely customisable world that’s great for challenging growing minds. There are endless combinations of imaginative play waiting to be explored and this playset fits right in – just pick up a piece and start building your world.

36044 Exploding Tunnel includes 3 pieces: 1x Exploding Tunnel with detachable parts, 1x TNT Load, 1x Wagon.

You look "marble-ous!"

Introducing the Marble Run Stepped Hoist, the second in a series of Ugears modular marble runs. This fun and fascinating wooden marble run features an ingenious 3-stepped alternating lift mechanism and a set of new features to hold your attention as you watch the marbles make their cyclical journey. Multiple tracks and elements are packed into a compact space in this DIY marble run.

The model has a 3-stage alternating lift that hands the marbles back and forth as they climb to the top to embark on their amusement park adventures. Which marble will take which track, and which will make it down first? The Marble Run Stepped Hoist features a 3-marble accumulator in which the third ball opens the gates for the trapped first and second marbles, sending all three along their divergent paths. There are three tracks: the first consists of a 2-marble accumulator and serpentine run, the second is a hammer swing inside a C-shaped cradle, and the third has a whirlpool or funnel. All marbles eventually pass through the collection tray and into the seesaw lift. A rocker switch mechanism either sends the marbles back along the return track to the 3-stepped lift, or (and this is where it gets really exciting!) into another attached Ugears marble run.

We have designed the Ugears line of marble runs to be modular, that is, each model works as a standalone, or it can be connected frontally or laterally to other Ugears marble runs of the same or different design (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs, using the special connectors included in the kit). The rocker mechanism at the end of the run can send marbles in one direction or the other, or in both directions (depending on the attached weight), returning marbles to the original hoist or sending them to a different marble run. With adjoining marble runs you now have an amazing, complex system of interconnected elements, all powered by a single crank. It's like a miniature amusement park! Keep an eye on your favorite marble—who knows where it will end up, when it will return to its starting point, or what rides it will take along the way!

The Ugears Marble Run Stepped Hoist is an exciting combination of art and engineering. It is both a beautiful kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it entertains. As you build this ingenious wooden marble run, you will learn about the interplay of drive gears and driven gears and the function of counterweights. Turn the crank handle clockwise to set the machine in motion, and prepare to be mesmerized as the alternating stepped ladder collects, lifts, and passes the marbles back and forth until they reach the top of the machine to start their runs. Ugears marble runs are strong. Rigidity in the structure is achieved through a strong base and tightened frame parts. A muscular gear drive delivers power to both lifts: the main 3-stepped alternating lift and the auxiliary seesaw lift.

Kids (and adults!) enjoy watching marbles going up and down tracks, passing through various obstacles, and racing through a course. Marble tracks are fascinating, they grab our attention, and yet they're also relaxing. Marble runs and races have become an unexpected online video phenomenon, with thousands of videos racking up millions of views. You choose a marble to cheer for, you wonder which path it will take, you put yourself in the marble's place, imagining that you are going on a marvelous, unknown journey, with twists and turns and surprises around every corner. The thrill is even greater when you've built the marble track yourself—now you're not just passively watching a video, you're fully invested because you built a wondrous machine with your own hands.

Experience the satisfaction of building your own intriguing, 3D puzzle / kinetic sculpture / marble run from Ugears. Everything you need for this fun DIY project comes right in the box, including pre-cut wooden boards, 10 marbles, plus wax and sandpaper (for optimal gear function). Each Ugears model kit, 3D puzzle, or brain teaser comes with a set of detailed, illustrated instructions in 11 languages. The Marble Run Stepped Hoist has 355 pieces, is rated "Advanced" level, and has an estimated assembly time of 8 hours. If you break a piece during construction, don't panic! Ugears models each come with a few spare parts included. If it's a unique piece that's damaged or broken, just contact our customer service and we'll gladly send you a replacement part, free of charge.

You and your family will have hours of fun constructing this DIY kit together, without need of glue or special tools. And with Ugears, the fun doesn't stop with the build. When you build a Ugears marble run the fun is just beginning! You, your family and friends will have hours of enjoyment watching this ingenious machine send marbles through a serpentine course, swirling down a funnel, or flipping upside down in a hammer swing. Like all our models, brain teasers, and 3D puzzles, the Ugears Marble Run Stepped Hoist is a beautiful standalone, or it can form part of a growing collection of marble runs or other elegant, functional wooden mechanical models.

Looking for a unique addition to your home or office? The Marble Run Stepped Hoist (whether alone or as part of a larger system of Ugears marble runs) is an engaging way to relax your mind before getting back to work, whether that's studying for a test, answering an email, or gathering your thoughts for a call. Maybe you know some children who would love to help build this model and watch the marbles go on fantastic adventures. The Marble Run Stepped Hoist is a great gift idea for just about anyone on your list—why not buy three or four and have them on hand for birthday parties and holiday gifts?

The Tractor Wins

Assemble me. Be proud of me!

There's strong, and then there's farmer strong. Celebrate the strength and courage of the Ukrainian farmer with The Tractor Wins model from Ugears. In the early days of russia's February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, photographs and video began to circulate on the web of Ukrainian farmers towing russian tanks, trucks and personnel carriers with their tractors. Some of the armored vehicles had been destroyed or damaged by Ukraine's armed forces, but in other cases they had simply run out of gas or been abandoned by conscripts whose hearts weren't in the fight. The brave Ukrainian farmers, helping to defend their homeland, spirited away fully operational, high-grade military equipment from the invading army to give to their own armed forces. The images of this strange, courageous, and humorous harvest exploded on news sites around the world, becoming a meme and an enduring image of the war.

Now you can honor the heroism of these farmers with The Tractor Wins model from Ugears. The model is a two-in-one: a strong, spring-driven wooden tractor, with signature Ugears elegant design and mechanics, and a folding paper tank that can be towed behind the tractor with a tow line. This handsome, powerful tractor is the successor of our original, vintage tractor model (https://ugearsmodels.com/tractor.html) and a companion piece, or "big brother" of our Brave UA Tractor mini-model from the "Age of Bravery" series, celebrating Ukrainian defenders throughout history and highlighting some of the standout episodes and stories of the current war.

The wooden Tractor's spring is wound using a key on the underside. A lever in the tractor cab serves as a start/stop switch. When the lever is lowered the force of the spring is transmitted to the rubberized wheels through the gear system, which includes a pendulum to regulate speed. The rear wheels of the Tractor have an overrunning clutch that allows for tighter turns. The Tractor's hatch, doors, and hood can all be opened, while the steering angle of the wheels can be changed by turning them manually. Laser-engraved design features include cool tire sidewall markings and a trident on the Tractor's flag, a symbol of Ukraine's strength, freedom and indomitable spirit, as seen on the Ukrainian coat of arms.

As for the cardboard tank, this can be folded and assembled quite easily, without glue. One advantage of the flimsy material (a first in our collection) used for the tank is you can poke holes or damage your tank in any way you see fit. You can also color your Tractor and tank in colors of your choosing.

The Tractor Wins model kit has 272 parts, including wooden Tractor pieces, cardboard tank pieces, and tow string. Everything you need for assembly comes right in the kit. As with all Ugears DIY models and 3D puzzles you won't need glue or special tools, just assemble the pieces following our illustrated step-by-step instructions in 11 languages (English, Ukrainian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean). The Tractor Wins is an Intermediate level model, so good for those with a bit of modeling experience, and promises approximately 7 hours of enjoyable assembly time. You'll have many more hours of enjoyable playtime as you reenact for your friends and family, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or neighborhood children, the story of brave Ukrainian farmers getting the better of a superpower's professional military.

We hope that The Tractor Wins model serves as an inspiration, and a reminder that everyone can be strong, everyone can be brave and stand up to a bully, it just takes heart. In the fight for Ukrainian independence, it's not just professional soldiers but the entire Ukrainian people who have bravely stood against the foe. Do you know anyone who is going through a major life challenge, or a difficult time? Why not send them a kit or a completed model you built yourself of The Tractor Wins, with the message, "Be brave!" or "You got this!"

From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for supporting Ukraine in its time of need, and we remind our fans around the world that part of the proceeds from each model purchased on our international website https://ugearsmodels.com/ua/ will be donated to Ukrainian relief. We know the day will soon come when Ukrainian farmers can return to their most important work, which is feeding the world. Until then, Glory to the defenders! Glory to the farmers!

Specification

• Tractor size: 8.7*6.5*4.5 in (22*16.5*11.5 cm)
• Tank size: 13.2*5.5*3.4 in (33.5*14*8.5 cm)
• Package size: 14.9*6.7*1.4 in (37.8*17*3.6 cm)
• Number of components: 272
• Estimated time of assembly: 7 hours
• Level: Medium

The very essence of Steampunk Clock from Ugears is here to remind you of the true spirit of this unique style combining art, science, and amazing mechanics.

This model is a miniature imitation of a clock with a delicate carved body and a clever mechanism that sets its gears in motion and gets the hands of the clock moving. Beautiful lace-like ornaments of the Steampunk Clock include floral designs, the Sun, stars, and the Moon.

Features

• Beautiful gearing of the model includes an original 90-degree angle coupling you can observe when the mechanism is working. Along with a smart gears connection, Ugears engineers implemented another interesting feature: the unsynchronised clock hands sitting on the same axle. Each of them moves at its own pace.
• The Steampunk Clock is easy to assemble which makes it a perfect model to start with if you are new to the fascinating world of Ugears. Still, in case you have been with us for some time, you will definitely want this outstanding model for your collection.
• Ugears has created this 3D puzzle with great care and perfection. It is made of attractive, high quality wooden material. All parts are pre-cut into plywood boards and are easily removed for assembly.

Specification

• Number of parts: 43
  
• Assembly time: 1-3 hour
  
• Level: Easy
  
• Model size: 5.3*7.8*12.5 cm