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product_id: 53213181
title: "Thames and Kosmos | 550020 | Rubber Band Racers | Make Cars Race and Planes Fly | Build Five Models Using Ultralight Parts | Powered by a Rubber Band Engine | 8+"
brand: "geek & co. science!"
price: "€ 134.70"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Geek & Co. Science!"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/53213181-thames-and-kosmos-550020-rubber-band-racers-make-cars-race
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# ultralight plastic & bamboo parts 5 buildable models rubber band powered engine Thames and Kosmos | 550020 | Rubber Band Racers | Make Cars Race and Planes Fly | Build Five Models Using Ultralight Parts | Powered by a Rubber Band Engine | 8+

**Brand:** geek & co. science!
**Price:** € 134.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Build, race, fly—unleash your inner engineer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames and Kosmos | 550020 | Rubber Band Racers | Make Cars Race and Planes Fly | Build Five Models Using Ultralight Parts | Powered by a Rubber Band Engine | 8+ by geek & co. science!
- **How much does it cost?** € 134.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/53213181-thames-and-kosmos-550020-rubber-band-racers-make-cars-race)

## Best For

- geek & co. science! enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted geek & co. science! brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Master STEM with Play:** Build 5 dynamic models—car, plane, boat, helicopter & catamaran—each powered by a rubber band engine for hands-on physics fun.
- • **No Batteries, All Power:** Purely mechanical rubber band propulsion means zero batteries, zero fuss—just pure kinetic energy.
- • **Eco-Friendly Engineering:** Crafted from ultralight plastic and sustainable bamboo, combining durability with a green touch.
- • **Learn Elastic Energy in Action:** Discover how elastic potential energy transforms into motion, making your creations race, fly, and float.
- • **Perfect Gift for Future Innovators:** Ideal for kids 8+, this kit sparks curiosity and creativity, blending retro charm with modern STEM learning.

## Overview

The Thames and Kosmos Rubber Band Racers kit lets kids 8+ build five different models powered by a rubber band engine using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts. This STEM-focused toy teaches elastic energy principles through hands-on assembly of cars, planes, boats, and more—no batteries required, just pure mechanical fun.

## Description

Thames and Kosmos | 550020 | Rubber Band Racers | Make Cars Race and Planes Fly | Build Five Models Using Ultralight Parts | Powered by a Rubber Band Engine | 8+ : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games

Review: Great gift - Bought as a gift so I can't mark it for sturdiness and quality etc, but the concept is exactly what I wanted for a retro toy loving Grandad to build with my little boys. Arrived well packaged and on time.
Review: Great fun - Great fun and learning

## Features

- Fly into physics fun with five models.
- Driven by an awesome rubber band powered propeller.
- Use ultralight plastic and bamboo parts.
- Build a helicopter, fan boat, airplane, car, and catamaran.
- Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then releases it to move the models.
- make cars race, boats motor and planes fly with rubber band power!
- build five models using ultralight parts and a rubber band powered engine
- suitable for children age 8+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TF8ZZV2 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 598,493 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 5,051 in Educational Science Kits 14,167 in Toy Building Sets |
| Colour | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (54) |
| Date First Available | 20 Mar. 2015 |
| Educational Objective(s) | STEM |
| Item model number | 550020 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 8 months |
| Material Type(s) | Acrylic |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 72 |
| Product Dimensions | 27.94 x 22.35 x 6.35 cm; 226.8 g |
| Release date | 15 July 2020 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Scale | 1/32 |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 8 years to 12 years
- **Brand:** Geek & Co. Science!
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 27.9 x 22.4 x 6.4 centimetres
- **Size:** Mittel
- **Theme:** Education

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift
*by R***Y on 26 December 2020*

Bought as a gift so I can't mark it for sturdiness and quality etc, but the concept is exactly what I wanted for a retro toy loving Grandad to build with my little boys. Arrived well packaged and on time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun
*by S***A on 8 May 2021*

Great fun and learning

### ⭐ Totally dissappointed, avoid!
*by L***T on 11 September 2017*

Nice box, exciting pictures, ideal project for my grandson, I thought! Truthfully it is a hopeless mess of bits that did not always fit properly but when they were assembled they kept falling apart and the only project that worked out of the 5 was the car and then only for 3m before it went wild and then fell to bits. He is capable of much more technical projects but had to request the assistance of elders (two engineers and one geek) to support the young lad we stood back in amazement at the disappointing failure of each of the five projects. What a waste of time and effort. I am embarrassed that I should have purchased this as a gift and could see the utter disappointment of my grandson.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*