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PIXIO

PIXIO is a popular brand known for its magnetic building kits that consist of cube-shaped parts. In each PIXIO set, all the pieces are identical, with the only variation being the colors. The only difference between different PIXIO sets is the number of pieces and the colors included.

Although the magnetic cubes in PIXIO sets are smaller than those found in most magnetic building kits, measuring only 8mm each, they are still remarkably strong. They have the ability to keep rather big toys together once assembled. These cubes are designed to be used as “pixels” in both 2D and 3D sculptures and toys. They can be easily assembled, played with, and then reassembled again, offering endless creative possibilities.

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Play Brainy 101 Pieces Magnetic Building Blocks Set

Play Brainy brand’s magnetic building kit. This set includes 101 relatively large pieces of various shapes, such as cubes, arches, and cylinders. All the pieces are translucent and come in different colors. The great thing about these pieces is that they can be assembled in any direction, and the magnets are strong enough to keep the assembled toys together even while children move them around.

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CLICS GIANT PLANE

A Clics giant plane. Willy learned that he should take picture of everything he builds and that he also should be in the photo, so this photo has his… legs.

ClicsToys is a Belgian company that was founded in 2001. They operate their own factory located in Kempen, where they manufacture the well-known Clics building blocks. These building sets consist of square pieces, all of which share the same form and shape. They easily connect at their edges, forming joints that can be moved.
Since the fundamental components of Clics are square, the basic forms you can build are typically cubic or brick-like. Nevertheless, thanks to the movable joints, you can connect them at various angles, resulting in diverse shapes. With careful assembly, it’s even possible to create triangular or sloping figures. However, the cubes remain the most robust and dependable structures this set can offer. Additionally, you can explore the option of crafting flat mosaics by combining pieces of different colors.
Using these plastic squares, you can construct flat surfaces and transform them into 3D shapes. Despite having relatively few extra pieces and accessories, Clics offer limitless creative possibilities. Some sets may include wheels and decorative panels, but these are the primary add-ons. On the plus side, Clics sets generally contain numerous pieces, enabling you to create complex structures with a single set.

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CLICS PUPPY

Another Clics mozaic – puppy on a blue background.

ClicsToys is a Belgian company that was founded in 2001. They operate their own factory located in Kempen, where they manufacture the well-known Clics building blocks. These building sets consist of square pieces, all of which share the same form and shape. They easily connect at their edges, forming joints that can be moved.
Since the fundamental components of Clics are square, the basic forms you can build are typically cubic or brick-like. Nevertheless, thanks to the movable joints, you can connect them at various angles, resulting in diverse shapes. With careful assembly, it’s even possible to create triangular or sloping figures. However, the cubes remain the most robust and dependable structures this set can offer. Additionally, you can explore the option of crafting flat mosaics by combining pieces of different colors.
Using these plastic squares, you can construct flat surfaces and transform them into 3D shapes. Despite having relatively few extra pieces and accessories, Clics offer limitless creative possibilities. Some sets may include wheels and decorative panels, but these are the primary add-ons. On the plus side, Clics sets generally contain numerous pieces, enabling you to create complex structures with a single set.

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Plastwood – Piccoli Mondi – Castle And Dragon

We assembled the front wall from gray and middle bronze parts, as well as a drawbridge. The balls for connection to the side walls and windows were installed by the manufacturer. There are also two red towers. You place them on top of a special cross-shaped ledge, but they fall off very easily. Since the walls are held together by only four magnets (two on each side), this entire structure falls apart into five parts under attack (3 walls and two towers). There was also a large cardboard box, which did not survive to this day.
The set also included little people and animals. I don’t know how many there were originally, because we bought few new pieces later. Read more about the structure of a figurines below.
There is also a horse and a dragon (torso, four legs, head, tail). Plus, there is a saddle (again, it is not magnetic). Moreover, in the case of a dragon, the saddle and the wings are one piece, so the dragon is either wingless or saddled. Of course, you can change bodies, heads and legs, but ypu can’t remove the helmets from the head of the knights. All this holds together well, you can move it back and forth, even lift it by the head, nothing falls off, however, sometimes the legs part.

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Plastwood – Magnetic Characters

The little people consist of a torso with arms (they spin but do not detach), a head and legs/skirt. There is one magnet in the head near the neck, two in the legs/skirt, and 4 in the torso. In the torso, there are two magnets on the bottom, for the legs, one on top and one for some reason on the stomach (apparently for creativity). There are a lot of extra pieces (sword, broom, cloak, crown, hat), but they are not on magnets, you simply insert them or put on.

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