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Tube Tinkers EVO fan unit with foam balls and a tube build behind it
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Build it. Watch it fly.

Tube Tinkers® EVO is the new, compact air-powered building set. Snap the tubes together, turn the dial, and watch foam balls shoot through whatever they dreamed up.

  • 45+ pieces, including 20 big foam balls
  • Smaller fan, same air power as the original
  • Rechargeable, with a 15-minute auto shut-off
  • Works with every Tube Tinkers accessory already out there
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD · Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Why parents keep buying it

The toy they'll play with. The kind of toy you hoped for.

Every holiday it's the same trade-off. The educational toy sits in the closet, and the fun one is a screen.

Tube Tinkers sits right in the middle. Kids connect clear tubes, corners and a funnel to a small fan unit, flip it on, and foam balls race through the track and pop out the top. Then they want to rebuild it bigger.

“A problem-solving set disguised as a toy. They won't even realize it's an educational toy.”

Nobody hands them a manual. Every loop and dead end is something to fix, and the ball shows them right away whether the fix worked. With thousands of ways to build, the only limit is what they can imagine.

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Kids and parents on the living room floor building a giant Tube Tinkers track
How it works

Three steps, then they take over.

Build it, change the airflow, and watch the physics happen.

A hand pushing a clear tube into an orange corner piece

Snap a track together

Tubes, corners, a T-piece and a funnel push-fit together. No tools, no tiny screws, and they're easy for small hands.

A finger pressing the EVO's airflow lights and dial

Turn the dial

Five airflow levels. Low lets balls float, high sends them flying. Kids find out for themselves what changes when they change the speed.

Foam balls shooting out of the top of a vertical tube

Drop a ball and watch it fly

Drop a ball in the funnel or the fan's top port and it rides the air through the whole track. Then they knock it down and build a new one.

What to expect

A toy that grows with them.

Day 1

First build straight from the box. Mostly they'll be shooting balls at the ceiling and at you.

Week 1

They start designing their own routes and testing which loops need more air.

Month 1

The track goes under the table, over the couch and across the hallway.

Year 1+

Still in rotation. Add more Tube Tinkers pieces and the builds get bigger.

What parents are saying

“You won't regret it.”

Shop the EVO
A boy hitting foam balls with a toy bat as they launch from an Tube Tinkers tube
Today's build requires a baseball bat.
Parent creatorVideo review
Their build: batting practice tee
We've had our Tube Tinkers for over a year, so I was super interested to see how the new EVO would compare. Honestly, I'm seriously impressed. It's more affordable, so much more compact, and works with all the accessories already made for the original.
Parent creator · owns OG + EVOVideo review
Verdict: “One of the best STEM toys out there. It'll grow with your kids for years.”
It's a little bit smaller, but it works just as well. Such a great Christmas gift.
Parent creator · mom of a boyVideo review
Result: “My son plays with his all the time.”
This fan motor is adjustable and rechargeable, and great for small hands. It's honestly the best compromise between an educational toy and a really fun one.
Parent creatorVideo review
Favorite part: “The only limit is their imagination.”
The new EVO has a smaller, more compact air blower, and the company says it has just as much power. We love our Tube Tinkers.
Parent creatorVideo review
Pick: “A great win for Christmas.”
Two parents holding the Tube Tinkers EVO and the original Tube Tinkers side by side
EVO vs the original

Same air power. Smaller fan unit. Lower price.

If you held off on Tube Tinkers because of the price or the size, the EVO is the one to get. It also works with all the original pieces, so you can add to it later.

FeatureTube Tinkers EVOOriginal Tube TinkersTypical drill & build STEM set
Balls actually move through what they build
Adjustable airflow
Compact fan unitLarger—
Works with all Tube Tinkers accessories
Builds that cross a whole room
Pieces in the box45+40+Varies
Price$129.95Higher$32–$70
A child's hand holding a large purple foam ball The EVO fan unit charging from a wall outlet Clear tubes and orange connectors
Built for real families

Designed with safety first.

  • Grate over the fanLittle fingers stay out of the fan.
  • Won't run while chargingIt's off the cord whenever it's in play.
  • 15-minute auto shut-offIf it gets forgotten mid-build, it turns itself off.
  • Big, soft foam ballsThey bounce off walls, the TV and siblings without leaving a mark.
Endless builds

Loops, towers, and tracks under the table.

The tubes and connectors go together any way they can imagine. These are five of thousands.

Build with a loop and a funnel tower
The loop-de-loop
Build with a zigzag track
The zigzag
Build shaped like a tall arch
The high arch
Long build with a square loop and two launch towers
The double launcher
Build with a round loop under a staircase of tubes
The staircase
Everything in the box: fan unit, charging cord, T-piece, funnel, 6 corners, 6 tubes, 12 connectors and 20 foam balls
What's in the box

Everything to build on day one.

1
Rechargeable fan unit + charging cord
6
Clear tubes
12
Push-fit connectors
6
Corner pieces
2
T-piece and funnel
20
Large foam balls in four colors
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FAQ

Good questions.

What ages is it for?

Ages 3 to adult. Toddlers drop balls in the funnel, older kids design routes, and grown-ups tend to join in. It contains small parts, so it isn't for children under 3.

What's the difference between EVO and the original Tube Tinkers?

The EVO fan unit is smaller and more compact, but it has the same air power, and it costs less. The pieces are compatible, so all Tube Tinkers accessories work with the EVO.

How does charging work?

The fan is rechargeable and comes with its charging cord. For safety it won't run while it's plugged in, and it shuts itself off after 15 minutes of play.

Is this the genuine Tube Tinkers EVO?

Yes. It's the genuine Tube Tinkers EVO by Fat Brain Toy Co., in the original retail box. We're an independent retailer.

When will it arrive?

Orders ship within 1–2 business days with tracking. See our shipping policy for delivery times.

What if they don't love it?

Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Details are in our refund policy.

Add it to the list

Put it on their Christmas list. You won't regret it.

Set it up on the living room floor and see how long they play.

EVO fan unit on a wood floor with foam balls