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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – Construction Set with 15 Glow in The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive)
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- STURDY TIGHT-FIT PIECES – This construction kit is designed to fit together snuggly so your marble maze won’t fall apart while you play. With 5 sturdy bases, 15 exciting action pieces, and 45 clear smooth-run track pieces, our kit has countless imaginative configurations
- GLOW IN THE DARK MARBLES – The marble run kit includes 5 different colors of glow-in-the-dark glass marbles that shine bright as they zig-zag down the marble run. Also Includes UV light to quickly recharge the marbles
- CONVENIENT STORAGE – A large storage bag makes it easy to store all your marble run construction pieces and glow-in-the-dark marbles in one place
- GREAT STEM TOY – The learning guide inside teaches about the physics of motion and aerodynamics. It also includes marble run construction experiments
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Product Dimensions | 14.02 x 4.02 x 10 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
ASIN | B07R92KFZR |
Item model number | NGMRGID80 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Batteries | 3 LR41 batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,123 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2 in Marble Runs |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Release date | June 26, 2019 |
Language | English |
Department | girls |
Manufacturer | JMW Sales, Inc. |
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National Geographic 80-Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run
This 80-piece marble run set has everything you need to create incredible marble mazes that will have your glowing marbles racing toward the finish line!
A phenomenal and fun marble run construction activity kit for kids!
The National Geographic 80-Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run Construction Set has everything kids need to create incredible marble runs that will have their glowing marbles racing toward the finish line!
This Kit Includes: 15 glow-in-the-dark marbles; 1 UV light to help your marbles glow brighter, longer; 45 smooth-run tube pieces; 15 action pieces that fit securely together, so you can be sure that your marble run maze won’t fall apart when you play; 5 sturdy bases to build a stable structure; storage bag; and Learning Guide with instructions.
Configure the pieces in any design you’d like - the possibilities are endless! The detailed learning guide has lots of information about the physics of motion and gravity, so kids can learn while they play! And when they’re all done, a convenient storage bag is included so you can keep all the marble run pieces stored together.
The National Geographic 80-Piece Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run Set is a super-fun way to explore construction, engineering, and physics! Order today!
We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.





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Customers find the marble run provides hours of entertainment for one child, with glowing marbles that work well and encourage building creativity. The product is colorful and visually appealing, though customers disagree on its sturdiness and ease of assembly, with some reporting pieces falling apart easily and others finding it difficult to put together. While the functionality and color receive positive feedback, several customers report missing pieces in their sets.
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Customers find the marble track entertaining, with multiple reviews noting that children play with it for hours.
"...and component limited competitors, I’ve decided this kit is tons of fun and way better for kids’ attention span...." Read more
"...It’s also a great item for siblings and friends to use together and have to collaborate on constructing it...." Read more
"The kids (ages 4,6,8) love this marble run! It entertains them for hours and the glow in the dark marbles are so cool...." Read more
"...This toy keeps him entertained for literal hours (the first few days we played for a couple hours straight)...." Read more
Customers like the glow-in-the-dark feature of the marble run, particularly the light-up marbles that work well, with one customer noting that the UV light charges them quickly.
"...The marbles are glow in the dark. My wife informed me of this on day 2...." Read more
"...very fun to be able to see the marbles as they move and the glow in the dark aspect is an exciting bonus." Read more
"...It entertains them for hours and the glow in the dark marbles are so cool. Unfortunately two pieces were flawed, and we already threw away the box...." Read more
"...Note - marbles do not glow as strong as picture indicates, nor do they glow very long. That is disappointing versus the sales ad." Read more
Customers find the marble runner to be a fantastic set that works well.
"...In all honesty, this is a great set. Lots of pieces, peak interest in creativity, and I especially appreciate there were no published designs...." Read more
"This is a great marble set!..." Read more
"...Many varieties of twists, turns, drops and hills. Function great" Read more
"Good product and it's something different than the usual toys around." Read more
Customers appreciate the marble run's creativity, noting that it helps develop imagination and sparks learning, with one customer mentioning that their grandkids enjoy building and playing with it.
"...No need for instructions, most pieces you’ll figure out, and then for the pieces that look weird your wife will read the instructions and explain it..." Read more
"...additional set because she loves it so much and I love that it helps her be creative and use critical thinking to connect the pieces how she wants...." Read more
"...I like that this toy challenges my son to think outside the box and critically think...." Read more
"...Can build tall or long and wide. Helps use your outside the box thinking skills. It isn’t extremely noisy...." Read more
Customers love the glowing marbles of this marble run, finding them very colorful and cool-looking, and enjoy creating new designs with them.
"...interest in creativity, and I especially appreciate there were no published designs. It forced us to be creative and design our own runs." Read more
"The kids (ages 4,6,8) love this marble run! It entertains them for hours and the glow in the dark marbles are so cool...." Read more
"...Lots of interesting shapes and pieces to use. The glowing marbles are very nice and you can also use regular glass marbles so that's a plus...." Read more
"8 year old loves it. The light up marbles are pretty cool too." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the marble track's sturdiness, with some finding the pieces well made and stable, while others report that they fall apart easily and are wobbly.
"...Now he has had it for a while, he loves it. It is flimsy and wobbly and takes time to make marble maze steady...." Read more
"...but over time he has gotten the hang of it and is able to create amazing tower set ups on his own. I definitely recommend this toy!" Read more
"...it but hard to put together (really gotta push em together) and it’s wobbly…...." Read more
"...I say "we" meaning me and my 7 yr old granddaughter. The pieces fit together snugly for the most part and the only problem with stability is using..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with assembling the marble track, with some finding it simple to put together and fun to set up, while others report it being difficult for kids to assemble and almost impossible to build.
"...No need for instructions, most pieces you’ll figure out, and then for the pieces that look weird your wife will read the instructions and explain it..." Read more
"When my grandson got it for Xmas he wasn't too excited. It was hard to set up amid all the Xmas wrapping and chaos...." Read more
"...The set is sturdy, easy to assemble, and allows for endless creativity—he loves building different designs and experimenting with how the marbles..." Read more
"...recommend more, my kid loves making all sorts of tracks - very easy for kids to do and great quality" Read more
Customers report issues with missing pieces in the marble track set, noting that the bases and marbles are frequently absent.
"There are not enough foot/base pieces to help support the marble run when it’s built up...." Read more
"...Unfortunately this set is missing pieces and has a few broken plastic arms that hold the flimsy "wheels" that attach to the flimsy product...." Read more
"...In all honesty, this is a great set. Lots of pieces, peak interest in creativity, and I especially appreciate there were no published designs...." Read more
"...Ours was missing one of the foot piece. And it’s not as sturdy as the ones I remember as a kid but then again nothing is these days." Read more
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Very fun & kids love it but a few unusable pieces
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024Style: Glowing MediumVerified PurchaseCongratulations! You’ve arrived at the Cadillac of marble runs. After buying some other difficult to assemble and component limited competitors, I’ve decided this kit is tons of fun and way better for kids’ attention span.
After opening this set up my daughter and I got to work making towers of exciting marble runs.
No need for instructions, most pieces you’ll figure out, and then for the pieces that look weird your wife will read the instructions and explain it to you later! The pieces are simple and connect easily, and you’ll fight your children for the “cool” pieces.
There are lots of support pieces and several unique pinwheel, looping, spiraling pieces. Some pieces branch in different directions so you can build multipath runs that go in different directions.
Yeah some of the connections maybe get a little unstable (there’s actually descent support bases) but we’re talking about building a marble run towers taller than my 6 year old. If it falls and crashes who cares, just rebuild a new one! They’ll only cry temporarily and you can re-acquire the “cool” pieces your kids wouldn’t share after the crash and barter them back for promises of baths and chores.
The marbles are glow in the dark. My wife informed me of this on day 2. So build your tower at dusk and then prepare for the spectacular marble light show extravaganza.
In all honesty, this is a great set. Lots of pieces, peak interest in creativity, and I especially appreciate there were no published designs. It forced us to be creative and design our own runs.
5.0 out of 5 starsCongratulations! You’ve arrived at the Cadillac of marble runs. After buying some other difficult to assemble and component limited competitors, I’ve decided this kit is tons of fun and way better for kids’ attention span.This is the marble run you want!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
After opening this set up my daughter and I got to work making towers of exciting marble runs.
No need for instructions, most pieces you’ll figure out, and then for the pieces that look weird your wife will read the instructions and explain it to you later! The pieces are simple and connect easily, and you’ll fight your children for the “cool” pieces.
There are lots of support pieces and several unique pinwheel, looping, spiraling pieces. Some pieces branch in different directions so you can build multipath runs that go in different directions.
Yeah some of the connections maybe get a little unstable (there’s actually descent support bases) but we’re talking about building a marble run towers taller than my 6 year old. If it falls and crashes who cares, just rebuild a new one! They’ll only cry temporarily and you can re-acquire the “cool” pieces your kids wouldn’t share after the crash and barter them back for promises of baths and chores.
The marbles are glow in the dark. My wife informed me of this on day 2. So build your tower at dusk and then prepare for the spectacular marble light show extravaganza.
In all honesty, this is a great set. Lots of pieces, peak interest in creativity, and I especially appreciate there were no published designs. It forced us to be creative and design our own runs.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseThis is a great marble set! I got my daughter the smaller set as it was her first one but am planning to get her either the ad-ons or an additional set because she loves it so much and I love that it helps her be creative and use critical thinking to connect the pieces how she wants. It’s also a great item for siblings and friends to use together and have to collaborate on constructing it. It is very fun to be able to see the marbles as they move and the glow in the dark aspect is an exciting bonus.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseWhen my grandson got it for Xmas he wasn't too excited. It was hard to set up amid all the Xmas wrapping and chaos. Now he has had it for a while, he loves it. It is flimsy and wobbly and takes time to make marble maze steady. It also takes adult supervision to help so frustration levels stay in bounds if it is younger than 6. His little brother who just turned 3 needs help but likes to play as well. Now the oldest has the hang and we build with it everyday. He loves the "actuator" he calls it which makes the marbles glow in the dark. I will buy more to add to it for his birthday.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseThe kids (ages 4,6,8) love this marble run! It entertains them for hours and the glow in the dark marbles are so cool. Unfortunately two pieces were flawed, and we already threw away the box. I wish there was a way to get a few replacement pieces than return the whole set!
4.0 out of 5 starsThe kids (ages 4,6,8) love this marble run! It entertains them for hours and the glow in the dark marbles are so cool. Unfortunately two pieces were flawed, and we already threw away the box. I wish there was a way to get a few replacement pieces than return the whole set!Very fun & kids love it but a few unusable pieces
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseMy 3 year old son received this for Christmas and it is by far his favorite gift! This toy keeps him entertained for literal hours (the first few days we played for a couple hours straight). My husband and I enjoy building different marble run set ups with him. I like that this toy challenges my son to think outside the box and critically think. He needed a lot of assistance in the beginning when we were constructing new tower set ups, but over time he has gotten the hang of it and is able to create amazing tower set ups on his own. I definitely recommend this toy!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021Style: Glowing LargeVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseFun times to build in many different ways. Can build tall or long and wide. Helps use your outside the box thinking skills. It isn’t extremely noisy. Many varieties of twists, turns, drops and hills. Function great
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchasePerfect gift! I would say it's for kids aged 8+, otherwise you'll be putting it together constantly. It's great for older children to use their imaginations to create different setups. Setup instructions are not included.
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- DaniReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! Good value overall!
Style: Glowing MediumVerified PurchaseSo much fun! Some review mention plastic is not good quality, but my two children launch pieces all over the place and they’ve survived. If the towers are not supported they will fall easily, which can be frustrating if you are trying to amend a structure. We’ve built many runs! It was played with day after day at Christmas! We have no doubts it is the best value for money marble run! The glowing marbles are a bonus! The storage bag (draw string net) has stayed in tact but think it could rip quite easily if not cared for so we keep the bag in the original box for storage or you could buy a storage box instead of using bag. One part has broken as it was one of two fragile parts and stood on! The little yellow pointy diverted clips on two parts are painful if they come off and get stood on! We still love it!
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Mariana RamirezReviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Increible juego STEM para niños
Style: Glowing MediumVerified PurchaseEs un juego STEM increible para los niños, se entretienen mucho armando y las canicas brillan en la obscuridad.
- MeiReviewed in Singapore on August 11, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseGood quality made with thick and smooth plastics. No rough or sharp edges and everything works wonderful. The luminous marbles are amazing too! My two kids 7 and 9 yo totally enjoying themselves playing with it. May consider getting more to extend their structure and creativity to build more complex structures
- billchowReviewed in Australia on May 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
Style: Glowing MediumVerified PurchaseForget about the user manual, which is only for early introduction. Do whatever you can and build a great track and enjoy the super marble run.
- Catherine RyanReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
Style: Glowing SmallVerified PurchaseBeautiful toy! My niece loves it & glows really well in the dark! Hours of fun!