{"product_id":"gecko-run-rapid-fire-expansion-thames-kosmos","title":"Gecko Run Rapid Fire Expansion - Thames \u0026 Kosmos","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLoad the Magazine. Press the Button. Launch Five Marbles. — Gecko Run Rapid Fire Expansion Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGecko Run Rapid Fire Expansion Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a \u003cstrong\u003esemi-automatic Rapid-Fire Launcher\u003c\/strong\u003e to your vertical Gecko Run marble run — press the button and send up to \u003cstrong\u003efive marbles onto the track in rapid succession\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two magazines are included: one loads into the launcher to fire, the other collects marbles at the end of the run for easy reloading. The pack also includes \u003cstrong\u003eover 20 additional track pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e to extend the reach of your run across more walls, doors, windows, and surfaces. Tracks are made from \u003cstrong\u003erenewable raw materials\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced in Germany. Requires the Gecko Run Starter Set or Big Box. Ages 8+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRapid-Fire Launcher\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-automatic; press the button to send up to 5 marbles onto the track in rapid succession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e2 magazines\u003c\/strong\u003e — one loads into the launcher to fire; the second collects marbles at the end of the run; swap and reload in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e20+ additional track pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — extend the reach of your existing Gecko Run build to cover more surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNano-adhesive pads\u003c\/strong\u003e — attach tracks to any smooth flat surface; no sticky residue; removable and repositionable without damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rapid Fire Launcher Changes the Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery other Gecko Run expansion adds a new movement type — a loop, a snake, a twister, a trampoline, spinner gears. The Rapid Fire Launcher adds something different: a \u003cstrong\u003enew way to start the run\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of placing one marble at the top and watching it descend, the launcher fires five marbles in quick sequence — which means five simultaneous descents, overtaking, interacting, and arriving at the collection magazine at the bottom in rapid succession. The dual-magazine system (fire from one, collect into the other) means the reload cycle is fast enough to keep up with the play pace. It’s the expansion that turns a marble run into a marble race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gecko Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGecko Run is Thames Kosmos’ vertical marble run system — tracks mount directly onto walls, windows, tiles, doors, or any smooth flat surface using nano-adhesive technology, keeping the run off the floor and easy to store when not in use. The system has no support structures, so tracks can go higher with fewer pieces. Every expansion pack integrates with the Starter Set and with each other, letting the marble run grow over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thames Kosmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires Gecko Run Starter Set or Big Box — not a standalone product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLauncher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-automatic, button-operated; fires up to 5 marbles in rapid succession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagazines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 included — one to launch, one to collect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nano-adhesive pads — no sticky residue, removable from smooth surfaces without damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracks from renewable raw materials; made in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the Starter Set first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Rapid Fire Expansion Pack requires the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-marble-run-starter-set-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGecko Run Starter Set\u003c\/a\u003e or the Gecko Run Big Box as the base. The expansion adds the launcher, magazines, and additional track sections on top of the existing system; it does not include the full track foundation needed to run a complete course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the launcher need batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the Rapid-Fire Launcher is a mechanical spring-loaded mechanism, not electronic. No batteries, no charging. Press the button to release the spring and fire the marble; the mechanism resets automatically for the next marble in the magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other Gecko Run expansion packs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all Gecko Run expansion packs are compatible with each other and with the Starter Set. The Rapid Fire Launcher works particularly well in a large combined build where the 20+ additional track pieces can be used to extend a run that already includes loops, snakes, twisters, or spinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Full Gecko Run Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-marble-run-starter-set-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGecko Run Starter Set\u003c\/a\u003e — start here; core tracks, marbles, and the nano-adhesive mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-marble-run-loop-expansion-pack-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoop Expansion Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — adds a full loop element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-snake-expansion-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnake Expansion Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — adds a weaving slalom element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-marble-run-twister-marble-run-expansion-pack-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwister Expansion Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — adds a spinning spiral descent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-marble-run-trampoline-expansion-pack-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrampoline Expansion Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — adds a bouncing trampoline element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-spinners-expansion-thames-kosmos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpinners Expansion Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — adds two interactive gear wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Fire Expansion Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — this pack; adds the semi-automatic Rapid-Fire Launcher and 20+ extra track pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thames Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62721279197265,"sku":"814743019904","price":38.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1737\/7873\/files\/71UwG2y_wjL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1790210484","url":"https:\/\/curiouskidzz.com.au\/products\/gecko-run-rapid-fire-expansion-thames-kosmos","provider":"CuriousKidzz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}