My son may struggle with his reading and writing but when it comes to construction projects he gets an A star from me. I’m really keen for him to know that education isn’t just about tests meeting certain criteria, it’s about so much more. We’ve been having so much fun with the new Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch recently and he’s learned through play, which to my mind is the best way forward.
We’re big fans of Geomag and their range of STEM focussed construction sets. The Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch is part of their Mechanics Gravity series which works with the invisible forces of gravity and magnetism as children build different structures. This particular set is aimed at children aged 7 years and over and comes with 243 pieces and two instruction leaflets.
Not only can you build a range of structures, but you can make them move using magnets. The set even includes a gravity motor that doesn’t need an electric motor or batteries to work. I can see this set coming in very useful in the years to come as a way of augmenting what my son is learning in school in a practical way.
The first instruction booklet talks you through six different builds which all then help you to complete the main Shoot and Catch construction featured in the second booklet.
As well as using the different polarities on the magnetic rods to make the magnetic transmission turn, it’s just as fun to twist it round manually.
The step by step instructions are easy to follow and the pieces fit together easily.
The plastic track pieces click into place and once you’ve fitted the first piece in place it’s clear how you join them together to make up the various tracks.
My son has had so much fun putting together the various options in the Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch set, and seeing how each element works. It the perfect activity for a rainy day, and one that we’ll be revisiting a lot in the months ahead I think.
Once you’ve got to grips with the various elements of book one, you can move onto the Shoot and Catch structure. It definitely makes sense to build the items in the first book initially so children can get used to the build technique and understand what the are constructing before attempting the big build.
We did find it tricky at times to keep the ball bearings within the grooves of the gravity motor as it turned up or down but other than that my son had little issue with the Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch set, and once you’ve set up the Shoot and Catch structure you can just keep playing.
Priced at £70.00 the Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch set would make a great present, it provides hours of fun with educational value too and we can thoroughly recommend it. I’ve included my Amazon Affiliate link below for your reference. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review
I’m thrilled to be able to offer one lucky reader the chance to with the Geomag Mechanics Gravity Shoot and Catch set worth £70 for themselves. Just complete the Gleam form below for your chance to win. Good luck!
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My son would have hours of fun with this set!
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A great set from a friends daughter who likes science
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My two eldest grandsons will enjoy playing with this and Grandad too!
I think this set will challenge them and get them using their brains!
My older granddaughter – she wants to be a mechanical engineer when she grows up, and she’d have a wonderful time with this.
Jane Willis
My son Jeremiah, he would find it interesting, we’d have a lot of fun together
my mate`s youg son will enjoy this I`m sure as he`s into anything interactive that he can put together
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my son Joseph and I love these and he makes animals out of the standard set
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My niece because she wants to be an engineer when she’s older!
with my daughter, it looks fun x
Who will you enjoy using this this set with and why? . . . . my grandson as he loves intricate ‘toys’, he would find this eductional
I’d love to play this with my daughter and nephews. It looks great fun with an educational twist.
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my son would love this as he loves anything to do with construction and engineering
MY SON BECAUSE HE IS AMAZING AT PLAYING WITH COMPLEX SETS AND MANAGING TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS REFUSING HELP MOST OF THE TIME
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My son would love to win this prize he loves to build and create
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My nephew, he loves to create and build things
my son Logan!
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Kelly Glen.
One of my many nieces or nephews…will have to decide who the lucky recipient would be at Christmas! Most likely the one who is more likely to share with me and let me play it
ive four nephews who love to build things x
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my cousins son (my 2nd cousin)
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My grandchildren
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My grand-daughter loves all things engineering.
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Something new for my grandaughter and i to play with together when she visits, lovely thanks
My nephew loves to build things
My godson
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my nephews !
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I would with my grandchildren, hopefully no falling out
sister as she loves sets
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I cant decide if I would have more fun with it or if my son would lol
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i would give it to my nephews
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With these things you’re only limited by your imagination .
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The children would have countless hours of fun with this.
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With my nephew
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My son would love these there so different to other building sets too which is a bonus
Darn it – didn’t read it properly so I’ve put my answer in the name box.
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all my grandkids would love this, the girls as well as the boys
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id love to play this with my son. he loves geomags.
my nephew Max–as this is just his sort of toy
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I’d love to play this with my children.
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i think my nephew would enough this set alot as he loves building things
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My niece would love this x
My nephew, because he loves building things! (Commenting as Jacqui Rushton)
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with my nephew as he loves to make things
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With my son Rafferty as he’s just love this . Thanks for the chance to be your lucky winner
I would share this with my two children they would both really enjoy this. Its a bit different