This is a set of thick foam panels with magnet edges. They are not as robust as magnetic blocks or rods, but they are lightweight, pleasant to touch and fun to play with.
Edushape Magic Shapes Box
K’NEX Tank
A fantastic tank we made from K’Nex. The top structure won’t stand exactly straight, but it holds in place surprisingly well. Made from 100 model Knex kit.
K’Nex comes in two sizes: regular and mini K’Nex. It also includes both thick and thin rods, and some rods can connect the larger and smaller pieces together. Not all K’Nex sets include mini parts.
Like other K’Nex sets, this one features pieces that securely lock together. You can easily take apart your creations and use the pieces to build something new. Regular K’Nex pieces have stronger connections, making crafts sturdy even during active play. Mini K’Nex creations are a bit more delicate. 100 model Knex kit has only regular pieces.
Although the crafts you can make with K’Nex can be quite large, some of the pieces, especially the mini ones, are very small. This can make K’Nex sets risky for small babies who might accidentally swallow the pieces. These small parts can also be a bit challenging for younger kids to assemble correctly. That’s why it’s recommended for children aged 7 and older to use K’Nex sets.
It’s also worth noting that most K’Nex sets don’t provide detailed crafting instructions. Some packages may only show completed toys as examples. However, thanks to the versatility and creative possibilities K’Nex offers, this usually isn’t a significant issue.
Magneatos Magnetic Construction Set
Magneatos from Guidecraft. Magnetic construction set for kids Magneatos has in not only large multi-colored plastic balls with a diameter of 5 cm and magnetic rods 13 and 8 cm long (diameter 3 cm), but also panels. Triangular and square panels are equipped with special holders. And there is the top of magnetic creativity – corrugated tubes that can stretch to the desired distance. The structures are not very stable, since the pull of the magnet and the plastic ball is not strong enough. The stick not always fixes in the right place, unlike in the magnet-metal ball variant. But the idea is good.
Johny’s Shield
These magnetic pieces hold together in layers well enough to create this futuristic shield.
Waffle Blocks Spaceship
Waffle blocks are very popular type of plastic building blocks. In these sets, each piece have pegs and square holes, and you can connect pieces in multiple ways to build both 2D and 3D crafts. The bricks connect to each other seamlessly, almost like in a jigsaw puzzle, so you can make endless combinations in any order you want. There are many brands of waffle building blocks, Gakken and Plus Plus are the most popular and well-known ones. This, however, is rare building blocks set.
Blocks by different manufacturers may look different. In Plus Plus sets, for example, all blocks are exactly the same, the only difference is color. This old and rare building blocks set, however, has pieces of differnet shapes, and some extras, like figurines or wheels. There are also a number of long, bar-like pieces that help connect waffle blocks together. You can stack many waffles on one bar, which helps to create thick and solid crafts.
The waffle blocks themselves are small, each side of a block has only one or two pegs. Some blocks has H-shape and no pegs at all on some sides. This is a downside, because you can’t connect anything on these sides. Sometimes, however, these pieces are very handy, because you can stuck them in small openings to support the craft around it. It all other regards, it is a typical waffle block building kit with small pieces.
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.
People’s Japanese Magnetic Building Set For Kids – Multi-Colored
The construction set consists of bright plastic blocks of various shapes, very similar to the details of the American Magna-Tiles – Working Trucks set. The Japanese company People has released its magnetic construction kits under the general name Pythagoras.
Tegu + Edtoy – Locomotives
Happy Afonya (3 years old) and 2 locomotives. Both stand on wheelsets of the Korean Edtoy set. Both are strong and reliable. The right locomotive is made entirely from Edtoy Smart block Automobile parts, while the left one uses cubes and an orange Tegu plank. Tegu brought cubes and color to Edtoy crafts.
K’NEX Terrarium
A toy terrarium to hold toy turtles. This is a very basic craft, but kids enjoyed it very much. Made from 100 models Knex kit.
K’Nex comes in two sizes: regular and mini K’Nex. It also includes both thick and thin rods, and some rods can connect the larger and smaller pieces together. Some sets, like 100 models Knex kit, don’t have mini pieces.
Like other K’Nex sets, this one features pieces that securely lock together. You can easily take apart your creations and use the pieces to build something new. Regular K’Nex pieces have stronger connections, making crafts sturdy even during active play. Mini K’Nex creations are a bit more delicate.
Although the crafts you can make with K’Nex can be quite large, some of the pieces, especially the mini ones, are very small. This can make K’Nex sets risky for small babies who might accidentally swallow the pieces. These small parts can also be a bit challenging for younger kids to assemble correctly. That’s why it’s recommended for children aged 7 and older to use K’Nex sets.
It’s also worth noting that most K’Nex sets don’t provide detailed crafting instructions. Some packages may only show completed toys as examples. However, thanks to the versatility and creative possibilities K’Nex offers, this usually isn’t a significant issue.
Tegu Truck
A car made from the Tegu wooden constructor. We used parts from different kits. In the center there is an orange pillar prism from the Explorer Nelson set. Its huge minus the absence of magnets on the sides. The arrow shows that there is no connection between the cube and the orange pillar, they just fit snugly together. The car rolls well.
