The Thames & Kosmos Gyroscope
Product ID: 444486992
🌀3-inch precision gyroscope spin
📏30-inch string for versatile tricks
🔄Clear sphere stand & storage case
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🌀 Spin into the future of physics — don’t just learn it, feel it!
The Thames & Kosmos Gyroscope is a compact, precision-balanced scientific instrument designed for hands-on exploration of physics principles like motion, forces, and gravity. Featuring a 3-inch diameter gyroscope, a 30-inch string, and a clear plastic sphere that doubles as a stand and storage case, it offers versatile play and learning modes. Perfectly suited for STEM education, this durable and affordable device comes with a detailed manual for guided experiments, making it an essential tool for curious minds aged 8 to 16 and beyond.
| ASIN | B0B2XCRQWF |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,435 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,006 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 290 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Exploratory Skills, STEM |
| Included Components | 3-inch diameter plastic and metal gyroscope, clear plastic sphere (also functions as a stand and a storage case), 30-inch string |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 4.2 x 4.2 x 4.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Science Tool |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 192.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 678002 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Number | 678002 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Size | 30 inches |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Physics |
| UPC | 814743016996 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
S**T
Great gyroscope for the price
I recently ordered a "precision" gyroscope costing three times as much and was disappointed in the accuracy and duration of the spin. This inexpensive model performs very well for the price with a very long, balanced spin. I would have liked a normal stand and extra winding string but those are quibbles. Buy this one - you won't be disappointed. To be fair, the plastic construction is a concern, and I have not used it long enough to evaluate that issue, but it seems to be solidly constructed. It also is made in China like everything else, but the English/German distributors apparently demand some reasonable level of quality control. I will be buying more for the other kids in my life.
T**.
A great intro to physics!
This is a great learning tool for students, whether they are interested in physics or not. It is well worth the purchase.
A**R
Gyroscope
Great toy to teach about gravity and balance, sometimes the string gets caught in the toy
L**Y
toys from the past
fun toy
G**Y
Gyroscope
Very good gryoscope, slows down quickly though. It also did not come with the string that it said it would come with. Otherwise, still works and is a cool toy.
R**H
Don't waste your money
Worked great until it fell a few feet onto a carpeted floor. Would not spin freely afterwards. Ended up in the trash. Complete waste of money.
K**T
great, economical gyroscope
I've bought several gyroscopes for STEM time for my 2nd and 3rd grade students. This model is the best, it is made of quality materials and, so far, has been resilient to drops on desks and floors.
C**C
Excellent gyroscope
I love giving gyroscopes to kids to play with so they can see and feel how the forces work but have always been frustrated with the cheap metal ones we all had as kids. This is an excellent alternative! It's very well balanced and spins for a very long time. The "hamster ball" as my kids call it is a nice addition as well. You can mount it inside the ball and spin it up and then roll the ball. Of course, due to the gyroscopic effect, the ball will only roll in a perfectly straight line. If you try to roll it 90 degrees off axis, it won't roll at all. I'm very glad to finally have found a good quality gyroscope that is priced at a level you can gift it as a toy.
A**R
Excellent
My son absolutely loves this
M**C
No viene la cuerda
Todo mal, el repartidor se lo deja en el vecino sin picar en mi casa y no trae la cuerda pese a que la caja dice que trae cuerda
P**N
Excelente
Excelente
A**S
It works perfectly
Not a cheap knockoff .. It is lots of fun and works as it should
L**A
Amusant
Amusant pour montrer à mes petits enfants. C'est comme une toupie
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