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Marble Run is a project on LEGO CUUSOO created by PeterJ on October 30th, 2012. It seeks to bring the Marble Run toy into LEGO format. One problem facing this project is that it requires several new molds.
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For hi-res and more pictures check Flickr Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterjschmid/sets/72157631973180064/
For video check Flickr Video http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterjschmid/8171871463/in/set-72157631973180064
Idea and concept
The concept combines the creativity and flexibility the Lego system provides with the world of marble runs. All you need is a slope to set the marble in motion, straight tracks to bridge distance and curves to change direction. Not only building a Marble Run is fun but also playing afterwards.
Marble Run could be an own theme or part of the Games theme. It basically re-uses existing parts such as bricks, plates and wall elements. Only five new parts would be needed which could also be used for other models. Pillars are another key element since they could be theme based.
Basic sets
- Beginner: sloping bricks, curved plates/wall elements, marble, straight bricks/plates/wall elements, base plate 32x32
- Advanced: same parts as Beginner set but with more pieces, also includes some extension parts
- Expert: same parts as Advanced set but with more pieces and a bigger base plate
Extension sets
- Pillar: different kind of theme based pillars such as castle towers, skyscrapers, trees, rockets, giant mushrooms, etc.
- Add on: cross-way, jump, change of direction 90° and 180°, tube, funnel (to throw multiple marbles into), motorised elevator, etc.
- Color: colored and transparent parts
Further sets
- Combines parts of all sets
Main picture above
Example of an 'Advanced' set Marble Run model plus extension set 'Pillars'
Includes castle tower pillars and rock/cave pillar, cross-way, jump inclusive change of direction 180°, change of direction 90° included in the small tower
New parts: sloping bricks, curved plate 90°, curved wall elements 90°, marble
A selection of Add Ons - Back row: jump inclusive change of direction 180°, change of direction 90°
- Front row: cross-way, tube
Example of a 'Beginner' set Marble Run model
Example of an 'Advanced' set Marble Run model, double-tracked including special colored parts and cross-way
History
100 supporters - Oct 11, 2012
200 supporters - Dec 31, 2012 - Happy New Year!
300 supporters - March 23, 2013