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Magnetic Stick N Stack – Wheels Mounting

Inconvenient mounting. We have already got used to wheel pairs in magnetic construction sets, where the wheels are permanently fixed on a magnetic piece, which is much better for construction. This way mounting wheels is for older children,. Meanwhile, with wheeled rods or bases, even a 2-year-old child can build simple cars or locomotives on their own.

Wheels are also can used as a design element in crafts along with the eyes, headlights, motors, etc. Putting the wheels on the rods/axles may be tough. The wheels are made of silver plastic.

Magnetic Stick N Stack - Wheels Mounting
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K’NEX Air Balloon

We made this balloon by the scheme. To make the balloon rise and fall smoothly, we throw the rope several times over the cornice and clamped the ballon on a pin threaded into the motor. We haven’t yet figured out how to secure the motor, so someone have to hold it in their hand and tilt it down a little.
My daugter made the sun using the same principle – in the morning it rises to the ceiling, and in the evening it goes down.

K'NEX Air Balloon
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Playmags Building Board

This is not a building kit, but rather a very useful accessory. It is basically a giant magnetic tile, which you can use as a baseplate to build sculptures on. This makes any structure more sturdy and strong, and you will be able to carry it around with ease.

Also, magnets in Playmag kits are strong enough to hold this big board as an actual part of a building, such as the roof.

Playmags Building Board