12078 Ferris Wheel

The Ferris Wheel is one of four Amusement Park series sets from 2008. Like other Amusement Park series sets, this one includes a motor to operate the ride. It is 1.5 feet tall, and 1.5 feet wide. The wheel's diameter is 17 inches.

Set Info:

Price: $20.99

Pieces: 478, using both standard K'NEX and bricks

Ages: 7+

Set# 12078

Batteries: 2 AA or LR6 batteries for 1 motor.

Building Steps: 25

Pages: 15

Year: 2008

The instruction booklet is 15 pages long, made on pages 11 inches tall and 12 inches wide for easy building.

When the motor is turned on, the Ferris Wheel spins in a complete circle. This motor can move the wheel clockwise or counter clockwise with a forward and reverse swtich.

The Ferris Wheel can seat up to 8 K'NEX figures, one per chair.

K'NEX website page for this item: http://www.knex.com/collect-and-build/ferris-wheel.php

Description: "Collect & Build the Ferris Wheel, #1 of 4 in the Amusement Park Series! This classic ride stands 1.5 feet tall, and is built with a colorful combination of 478 rods, connectors and bricks, including micro parts. A motor provides realistic thrill ride performance. And with this series, you can combine all four sets for a working amusement park right in your home! Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included. For ages 7+."

Features:
 * 1) 1 of 4 in the Amusement Park Series
 * 478 parts including motor
 * Stands 1.5 feet tall
 * Combine all four for a working amusement park
 * Each set sold separately
 * Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included
 * For ages 7+