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Film Canister Rocket Launcher

Clear tubes to launch your film canister rockets

  • Package of 5
    Item #: WCRL-005

    $6.99 In Stock

  • Package of 15
    Item #: WCRL-015

    $15.99 In Stock

  • Package of 30
    Item #: WCRL-030

    $28.99 In Stock

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Recommend for 6 to 7 years with adult supervision.

Since the introduction of our Flying Film Canisters, you have been asking for a way to buy the clear plastic launchers. After consulting with NASA and performing numerous tests on the surface of the moon, we have what you want! These clear plastic tubes are exactly like the tube that comes with the Flying Film Canister Activity Pack. That means this see-through tube makes a perfect launcher for these film canister rockets.

Our incredible Flying Film Canisters aren't included with the Film Canister Rocket Launchers, so if you want to get the most out of your canister launching experience, pick the Flying Film Canisters up here.

What's included?

  • 5-pack
    • 5 individual launchers
  • 15-pack
    • 15 individual launchers
  • 30-pack
    • 30 individual launchers

Flying Film Canisters sold separately.

How does it work?

Use these canister launchers along with our Flying Film Canisters. The exploding alka-seltzer in the film canister shoots it through the open end of the tube, making this the coolest thing you can do with a clear tube and a film canister.

What does it teach?

The combination of the Film Canister Rocket Launchers and Flying Film Canisters is a great way to teach about force, motion, and Newton's Laws. A canister at rest will stay at rest until‚ POP!

Worth purchasing

Carla    -  December 4, 2012

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Purchased these with the film canisters and it was a hit at my son's 9th birthday party.

It made launching the film canisters fun and more importantly safe.

The boys loved it, the adults did too!

Worked Well

Melanie Kost    -  September 18, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


These did not come with any instructions, and I was unable to find any online. We just loaded the film canister and inserted it upside-down into the tube and it worked very well. The kids loved them!

No instructions

Bonnie Kelly    -  August 18, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


When I purchased the film canisters, it was recommended I buy these. Figured they somehow would make a good addition to the party I was throwing. They arrived and didnt have any sort of instructions on what the heck to do with them. I had to search out online for some instructions. Once we figured out, they were AWESOME and super fun!

Perfect!!!

Amanda    -  November 7, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


These were exactly what I was looking for to have more than 1 canister going at a time!

Thank you!

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