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Magformers Inspire

Magformers Inspire are padstel-colored version of classic Magformers sets with square and triangle magnetic frames. They are more “girly” than original Magformers, but, of course, anyone may build from them. These sets are good starter option for those who want to try Magformers. Also, you may add them to existing collection and use Inspire together with any other Magformers sets.

Magformers Inspire
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Clics Glitter Bucket Bus

Clics Glitter is a type of Clics with colorful plastic with glitter. This particular set, Clics Glitter Bucket, has 133 pieces and extra decorations, like stickers. It has wheel, so you can build cars and other vehicles, like from any other Clics set. Clics Glitter Bucket bus also shows some stickers from the set.

ClicsToys, a Belgian company established in 2001, operates its very own factory located in Kempen, where they craft the popular Clics building blocks. These building sets mostly have square pieces, all sharing identical form and shape. What sets Clics apart is their ability to connect smoothly at the edges, allowing flexible joint movements.

Using these plastic squares, the creative possibilities are endless, even though Clics sets tend to offer relatively few extra pieces and accessories. Some sets may include wheels and decorative panels, but few extra items. The true strength of Clics lies in the generous number of pieces in their sets, enabling you to make even biggest creations with ease.

The fundamental building blocks in Clics are square, which naturally leads to the formation of cubic or brick-like structures. However, the great advantage of these blocks is the ability to connect them at various angles, making diverse shapes. Careful assembly can even give you triangular or sloping figures. Nevertheless, the most robust and tough structures in Clics are cube-shaped. Additionally, you can create flat mosaics by combining pieces of different colors.

Clics Glitter Bucket Bus
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Qubits Parts Connection

This photo shows a possible connection of Qubits parts – edge to edge. Sadly, there is no way to connect pieces edge to edge and form a flat structure, these pieces will always form an angle. The only way to make a flat things is to use sockets in the pieces’ surfaces.

Qubits is a small toy brand making very interesting and unusual building sets. Qubits sets have only two types of pieces – rectangular planks and multi-triangular pieces.

The multi-triangular pieces look like they are made from many connected triangles. They can connect to each other with the matching holes and pegs in the triangles’ centers. Each of these pieces has the same shape, but, connecting and overlapping, they create strong, flexible openwork structures. They can create any shapes and forms, flat or 3D. However, triangular shapes are the most sturdy and resilient ones.

There are also rectangular pieces, that can connect with multi-triangular ones both with the edges and with the openings on their surfaces. These pieces can also connect to each other. Both shapes come in multiple colors, often random, colors. Together, these two shapes can create many surprising and fascinating crafts. Sadly, Qubits have no extra pieces like wheels, so the number of moving crafts and toys is somewhat limited.

Qubits are big enough to be safe even for toddlers. However, these sets can be confusing for the smaller children, so the recommended age is 6+.

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MAGNA-TILES DX Set

This is a very interesting and valuable set for any magnetic tile enthusiast. It has 48 pieces, both classic tiles like squares and triangles and unusual ones. These unusual pieces include big and small tiles with windows and a wide arch. This silly carriage shows different tiles this set has to offer.

MAGNA-TILES DX Set